Nona Festival Committee

Your pets are more than friends; they are part of your family!    My desire is to capture your pets in portrait wall art, to give you smiles and lasting memories of the special spaces our pets hold in our hearts. 

Heart of the Image ~ from my heart hounds to the pets of your heart!   I have been a lifelong pet owner - cats and dogs.   Currently I share my home with Piper, an Irish Wolfhound and registered pet thereapy dog.  I interact with your pets to make them comfortable, having fun, and thus, allowing me to capture their seriousness and their playfulness.  I also do head shots for Humans, Event Photography, Business Marketing and Social Media stock images.  Contact me to set up a consultation to discuss your photographic needs.  

GuideWell Innovation Center Director of Operations. Provides the Operational leadership for all facilities, IT requirements and membership, event and venue support for the Innovation CoRE (Collaborative Resource Ecosystem) business services. A retired Naval Commander, held various leadership positions and was responsible for strategic planning for US Naval operations throughout career. In the business sector, as a Project Management Professional, led several IT projects during tenure with Florida Blue, and was responsible for starting a Mechanical Division of a successful Jacksonville based business.

Currently President & Chief Executive Officer at RP Consulting Group LLC based in Orlando, Florida. At SIMCOM Aviation Training, he is the maintenance site manager in charge of the technical supervision of 28 simulators. An enthusiastic aviation professional with over 16 years of aviation management and technical experience, proven skills and education. He has worked with multiple organizations throughout his career such as the United States Navy, Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation, Avidyne Corporation and SIMCOM Aviation Training. His experience allowed him to work with military contracts, private organizations, and general aviation enthusiasts. 

American Balloon Decor (ABD) provides a Unique Balloon Service to the Central Florida and Greater Orlando Area. We also service large corporations such as The Orlando Magic, Office Depot, Hyatt Regency (Peabody Orlando), HD Supply, Holler Auto Group, Mercedes of South Orlando, Disney, YMCA, Florida Blue, Petco, Boniface Heirs Chrysler-Dodge-Jeep, Ritz Carlton Hotels, and many other corporations coming to Orlando Conventions, Trade Shows and Local Events.

Connie Steinwart is the Area Director of Sales for the Tavistock Hotel Collection. While overseeing the Courtyard, Residence Inn, and SpringHill Suites Orlando/Lake Nona, she is responsible for the sales vision, financial growth, and performance of these Marriott branded hotels. 
As a seasoned hospitality professional with 20+ years of experience; Connie is known for providing excellent customer service, care and satisfaction.  Poised, resourceful, and an adaptable professional committed to active collaboration with stakeholders, colleagues and community members.
Organized and reliable with strong training and motivational Skills. Experienced in Business Management and Public Relations,
 
Outside of work, Connie also Volunteered with Feed the Children setting up fund raisers and food distribution, Ronald McDonald House providing family meals, and Family Promise where she volunteered making meals, setting up housing within the church, and fundraising.
 

Orlando Event Planners is a family owned and operated Event Planning Business which have  been established since 2013, and even today makes amazing memories to couples on their special day,. We continue to grow as a company and  only accept the top vendors, venues , and caterers to be part of our family. There is no function to big or small for us to handle and we can guarantee our customer service skills and attention to even the smallest detail will be second to none. 

Hello, my name is Rashad Davis, I am a Firefighter Paramedic. I first started in the transportation industry driving semi-tractor trailer trucks. Later, I became a firefighter because I always had a passion for protecting and serving my community. By combining the two things I enjoy the most I created Dumpster Medic, which is a dumpster rental company.  We operate in the Central Florida and the surrounding areas. We provide affordable dumpster rental options for waste that is created from various projects such as: remodeling, building, house cleanouts, or any similar projects. We believe in providing service with integrity that builds relationships. We offer our services to both residents and businesses. 

We are a boutique law firm focusing on the small business owner who needs comprehensive planning for their business and personal needs -- including business organization, corporate compliance, complex estate planning, real estate matters, employment matters, and other issues as they arise. 

We also specialize in individual estate planning and probate matters. We understand that planning for end of life and taking care of a loved ones matters after death are difficult times to navigate. We extend patience and understanding to help you resolve those matters. 

I am currently a junior at the University of Central Florida studying International Politics. Previously, I earned experience in anything ranging from US Congress election campaigns to pharmacy to managing a boutique. Although mid-Bachelor's Degree now, I hold an Associate in Arts degree from Valencia College.

Hello my name is Teresa Loomis.  I am a retired Healthcare Executive with a passion for IDignity.  IDignity is a not for profit that assists people in recovering their legal IDentification so that they may be active in life once again.  Without an ID you can not have a bank account, enroll your child in school, obtain housing, a job and many, many other things in life.
As a former board member, and current ambassador, it is my hope that everyone legally deserving of an ID ....has one.  Through IDignity, the volunteers and staff actively participate in awareness initiatives that assist in ensuring immigration laws are withheld. We become more aware of signs of human and sex trafficking so that we can aid in the diminishing of this heinous act. 
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Please walk side by side with me and support IDignity who assist all people in maintaining and re-establishing their dignity.
Teresa Loomis

Kim Gordon grew up in Rochester, Minnesota. She is a graduate from Drake University with a Bachelor's degree in Biology and from Mayo Clinic with her Master's degree in Physical Therapy. Kim practiced physical therapy for over 16 years. 

In 2017, Kim was inspired to change her career path. She needed a change from the health care profession and still was committed to helping people. Kim found her passion in real estate. She loves that she is able to develop a relationship with her clients and is able to continue to help people, just in a different way.  In 2019, her family decided they had enough of the cold Minnesota weather and returned to Florida to live, work and play. Kim is passionate about helping families find their roots in Orlando and investing in the community.

In her down time, Kim is an avid runner, completing several half and full marathons. She and her family are Disney and Universal fans and love spending time there! Kim is also a Minnesota Vikings and Minnesota Wild fan.  She has two children and is excited to become a Seminole fan now as her oldest will be attending school there.