EWLC Ambassador Program Chair
Christine Maricic
First Vice-President
South Florida market Growth
Valley Bank
Christine Maricic is a transformational leader with a proven track record of building high-performing teams, developing talent, and driving sustainable growth. Throughout Christine Maricic’s career, success has been defined not only by business results, but by a commitment to empowering people and creating meaningful impact within the communities served.
EWLC Ambassador Program Co-Chair
Cory B. Kravit
Florida Managing Principal
KSN Law
Cory Kravit is the Managing Principal for Kovitz Shifrin Nesbit’s Florida office (KSN) and also the Managing Broker of Spanish River Realty. Recognized as one of the leading attorneys in community association law and real estate, Cory Kravit has spent his career advising condominium associations, homeowners associations, developers, investors, property managers, and owners on some of the industry’s most significant legal, operational, and governance matters.
EWLC Ambassador
Christopher Lavin
Founder and President
Xtreme Polishing Systems (XPS)
Christopher Lavin is a visionary entrepreneur, industry disruptor, and the Founder and President of Xtreme Polishing Systems (XPS). With over two decades of experience in the surface preparation and concrete industry, Christopher has transformed a grassroots venture into a multi-million-dollar global brand. Headquartered in Pompano Beach, Florida, XPS operates as a premier turnkey business opportunity provider, supplying state-of-the-art machinery, equipment, and epoxy coatings to flooring professionals worldwide.
EWLC Ambassador
Jillian Maricic
Project Manager, Entrepreneurial Strategist
Xtreme Polishing Systems (XPS)
Jillian Maricic is a dynamic Project Manager, Flooring Consultant, and Entrepreneurial Strategist at Xtreme Polishing Systems (XPS). Bringing over 31 years of distinguished experience in client relations, customer service, and fast-paced operational environments, Jillian plays a vital role in driving client success and educational outreach within the XPS ecosystem.
EWLC Ambassador
Derek Nier
Founder & CEO, Real Estate Investor
Whale Roofing & Construction
A South Florida entrepreneur with more than a decade of experience building businesses across real estate and construction, Derek earned his degree from the University of Florida in 2012 and began his entrepreneurial journey in 2014 with Whale Estate, where he focused on acquiring distressed properties, managing full-scale renovations, and developing and reselling residential properties. Over the years, Derek and his team successfully completed more than 50 residential projects across Florida, giving him a valuable, hands-on understanding of real estate investment, development, construction, and project management.