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
Managing Principal, Florida Office, Kovitz Shifrin Nesbit (KSN) | Managing Broker, Spanish River Realty
Cory Kravit is a distinguished attorney, entrepreneur, and business leader whose career reflects strategic vision, sound judgment, and a commitment to making a meaningful impact. Recognized as one of the leading attorneys in community association law and real estate, Cory serves as Managing Principal of Kovitz Shifrin Nesbit’s Florida office and Managing Broker of Spanish River Realty.
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
Brandon Arnold
Founder and CEO
Greenfield Companies
Brandon is an accomplished entrepreneur, investor, operator, and growth strategist whose career has been defined by building businesses, creating value, and helping organizations navigate complex stages of growth. With more than 15 years of direct investing and operating experience across real estate and lower-middle-market companies, he brings a unique perspective that bridges entrepreneurship, investment, finance, and strategic leadership
EWLC Ambassador
Kimberly Riesgo
Head of Business Development
Greenfield Companies
As Head of Business Development at Greenfield Companies, Kimberly Riesgo is a leader who brings together strategic thinking, operational expertise, and a genuine commitment to helping businesses and communities thrive. With more than 20 years of experience in operations and customer service and a background spanning landscape management, national accounts, and business development, she understands how strong relationships, thoughtful solutions, and consistent execution contribute to sustainable growth.
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.
EWLC Ambassador
Dean Friedland
President
Sam The Concrete Man- Palm Beach Central
Dean Friedland is an accomplished multi-disciplinary entrepreneur, executive strategist, and the Managing Director of Sam The Concrete Man – Palm Beach Central, a premier commercial and residential infrastructure enterprise serving South Florida. With a career spanning over two decades at the intersection of law, technology, and corporate operations, Friedland brings a rare tier of governance and systems-driven optimization to the construction and concrete asset management sectors.