Pat is a conscientious developer, master builder and visionary leader of Neal Communities. He is the third generation in his family to be a builder/developer. A graduate of the Wharton School of Finance at the University of Pennsylvania, he was a member of the Florida Legislature for 12 years, serving our community in the House of Representatives and the Senate, where he was appointed Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee.
During this time, he was honored with every one of Florida’s top environmental awards. Since 1970, Pat has built more than 20,000 homes with integrity and commitment in the finest communities, and the awards he has earned in his builder developer career continue to complement his political accomplishments. He is a respected leader and inspirational philanthropist.
Charlene is a nationally acclaimed designer who uses her talented vision to bring a home to life. She is the leader in establishing the look and ambiance of the model homes and had a major role as the lead designer in the new 6,500-square-foot Design Gallery created solely for Neal customers. Staying up-to-date on the latest design trends worldwide, Charlene makes sure every home is on the cutting edge while staying true to the Neal design philosophy of a traditional style with the Florida flair. She is a graduate from University of Mississippi with a bachelor’s degree in political science. Charlene has been in the building and design business for over 30 years, crafting more than 100 models for Neal Communities, beginning with the enormously successful Players Club in 1978. From there, she has been the leader in ensuring that each home is delivered with the style and panache that each customer deserves.
Tim brings over 30 years of experience in the home building industry to Neal Communities. Before being named President, he served Neal Communities as Vice President of Construction, where he provided field leadership for all construction activities including hiring, training, managing and motivating the construction team. Tim made significant advancements in operational excellence and positive impacts to training, safety and customer service. Prior to joining Neal Communities, Tim served in top level positions for home builders throughout Southwest Florida. He has a general contractor and residential contractor license as well as a Florida Green Building certification. Tim holds a Master’s Degree in business administration from Florida Gulf Coast University and a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Florida Southern College.
Nancy brings over 25 years of national homebuilder experience to Neal Communities at the Divisional, Regional, and Corporate level, driving positive business outcomes through strategic management of the accounting and finance functions. The role of CFO at Neal goes beyond managing the company’s finances and operations. Nancy is a seasoned strategist who thinks tactically and holistically and has played a critical role in the company’s growth. Nancy is a graduate of the University of South Florida, Tampa and a CPA.
As Chief Human Resources Officer, Tashara Carmichael provides executive leadership and strategic direction for all human resources functions across Neal Communities. She is responsible for the development, implementation, and oversight of human resources strategy, policies, and programs that support the company’s business objectives, organizational growth, and commitment to a high-performance culture.
Tashara has enterprise-wide responsibility for employment practices, talent management, compensation and benefits, organizational development, compliance, and workforce planning across all company divisions. She works closely with the CEO and executive leadership team to ensure the consistent application of company standards and alignment between business strategy and the organization’s people initiatives.
Tashara holds the PHR and SHRM-CP professional designations and has completed advanced professional certifications in human resources and leadership through Cornell University and SHRM. She is committed to continuous improvement and to advancing strong, compliant, and forward-thinking human resources practices that support Neal Communities’ employees, leadership, and long-term success.
Jason is originally from Tampa and has over 15 years of land acquisition experience, including procurement for a national homebuilder and a commercial developer. In his current role, Jason is responsible for acquiring land and home sites to supply Neal’s home building business. Previously, Jason was a consultant in Hong Kong, Chengdu and Shanghai, China, where he lived for 5 years. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Asian Studies from Northwestern University.
