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Better Business Bureau serving West Florida: New Board Chair announcement
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Mark Vernick - Board Chair (Mark Vernick)
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) of West Florida is pleased to introduce Mark Vernick as its new Chair. Vernick, a seasoned board member for 23 years and former Chair from 2009 to 2014, brings a wealth of experience to the role. He is the founder and principal of Vernick Financial, an investment management firm established in 1995. His professional journey includes earning the Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) accreditation in 1997 after graduating from Eckerd College and achieving the Accredited Investment Fiduciary (AIF) designation in 2015.
Finishing his term, outgoing BBB Chair, Steven Klein, Vice President with Klein & Heuchan Inc. was recently recognized for his excellence in leadership and service to the organization. As Past Chair, Steven will remain on the board where he has been a dedicated member since 2002.
"Steven Klein and Mark Vernick have both played pivotal roles in our growth and success over the years," said Karen Nalven Nalven, President and CEO of the BBB of West Florida. "We are honored to have such dedicated and valued members of our board".
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