2026 - 2026 Board of Governors
 Chair Jay Noles Jay has spent his career helping people and organizations get healthier in the last several years helping run the council that brings that work to the First Coast. He joined FCWWC as Treasurer, served 2 years as Vice Chair, and now serves as Chair. By day, he's a Regional Manager for Florida Blue’s Better You Team in Northeast Florida, leading wellness professionals who serve more than 100 First Coast employer groups. He holds an MBA in healthcare management and is a Chapman Institute Certified Worksite Wellness Program consultant (CWWPC), the program's top-level credential. Outside work Jay enjoys time with his wife, two kids, and two dogs at the lake or on a mountain trail. Connect with Jay |
vice Chair Mary Mullahey Mary Mullahey brings 20+ years of wellness leadership to her role as Vice Chair. As an Exercise Physiologist, Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist and Health Educator at Florida Blue, she guides wellness strategy for a major enterprise account and leads cross-functional teams to drive real health outcomes. Her experience spans multi-site operations, large-scale program implementation, and team development. Beyond her professional work, Mary is deeply committed to advancing wellness within communities. She champions employee wellness culture as a LiveWell Champion, directs Run WellFest, a signature community wellness event, and served on the Atlantic Beach Cultural Arts and Recreation Board. Mary excels at translating organizational needs into actionable strategies and brings contagious energy to all she does. Her collaborative approach, entrepreneurial mindset, and passion for wellness make her a natural leader. Connect with Mary | .png) Secretary Meghan Ackerman Meghan Ackerman is a Benefits Administrator II at The Haskell Company, an international construction, engineering, and architecture firm headquartered in Jacksonville, FL. With over 8 years of expertise in benefits administration, Meghan manages a robust benefits program that spans both domestic and international operations. Her responsibilities include overseeing the company’s 401k, analyzing benefit data, and developing/updating policies and procedures to ensure optimal employee satisfaction and retention. She is dedicated to enhancing team member wellness through initiatives such as biometric screenings, health fairs, webinars, and more. Meghan’s career began in accounts payable, but her passion for benefits and wellness led her to specialize in this dynamic field. Committed to professional growth, she is currently pursuing her CBP (Certified Benefits Professional) certification and furthering her education in benefits and wellness management. Residing in Jacksonville Beach with her husband, Greg, Meghan enjoys supporting college football (Go Vols!), attending Jaguars games, exploring local breweries, gardening, and spending quality time with family and friends. Connect with Meghan |
 Treasurer Brandon Norman Brandon has been a part of our local worksite wellness community for nearly the past decade. As a Jacksonville native, graduate from the University of North Florida and a nine-year employee at the Jacksonville Port Authority, Brandon has been able to contribute to the community in different roles – the most recent being his position as Chair of the Wellness Committee at JAXPORT in recent years. His connection and involvement with local, regional and national communities has afforded the ability to understand and address the unique wellness needs of individuals in the public and corporate workforce. Brandon contributes to the Council several years of public accounting and finance experience as well as industry best practices for promoting safe, inclusive, engaging and rewarding Corporate Well-Being programs. Outside of the office, you can find Brandon at a community event or at the beach, tennis courts, or spending time with family and friends. Connect with Brandon |
membership Christian Ludlam Christian Ludlam is an HR Generalist with the City of Atlantic Beach, where she supports wellness, benefits administration, payroll, workers’ compensation, onboarding, employee relations, and HRIS management. She is passionate about creating a positive employee experience and serves as the primary liaison between employees and the City’s insurance providers, helping them navigate benefits and wellness resources. As the City’s Wellness Coordinator, Christian leads employee wellness initiatives including the Wellness Warriors program, Lunch & Learns, wellness challenges, their annual health fair, and participation in local 5K events. She also co-chairs the City’s Employee Appreciation and Safety Committees, helping foster a culture of recognition, engagement, and workplace well-being. Christian earned her bachelor’s degree in Communications from the University of North Florida. As an advocate of LIFE/work balance, Christian thrives through her community — where she was proudly born and raised. Whether that’s with her Wednesday Walkie&Talkie group hitting 10,000 steps, chanting DUUUVAL with her husband cheering for the Jacksonville Jaguars, or by supporting her favorite local coffee shops with an iced shaken espresso in hand! Connect with Christian |
Sponsorship David Sneed David is an Employee Benefits Consultant for Brown & Brown, serving in the industry since 2013. He remains in close contact with his clients throughout the year to ensure a maximum level of attention and service. He is grounded in the belief that doing the right thing is always the best idea, and the right thing is serving people. He maintains a gold-standard in continuing education with a special interest in the latest trends and technologies affecting self-funded clients. Along with the resources provided to him with Brown & Brown, David’s promise is that if there is a discount, service, or plan to be found he will turn over every stone to identify those cost saving opportunities. David also takes particular pride in ensuring that the pressures on today’s Human Resource professionals are alleviated by providing them the level of white glove support they need to stay focused on any company’s most important asset: its people. Originally from Houston, TX, David has made his home in Jacksonville since 2003 where he resides with his wife Katherine and their two children. David is highly involved in the local not for profit community, serving as the President of the Board for a nonprofit providing clothes, books, and hygiene products to unhoused children in the Duval County Public School System. He also volunteers with his church’s animal ministry as well as with Feeding Northeast Florida. Connect with David |
healthiest companies awards Airen Payne Born and raised in the Sunshine State, Airen has a deep passion for guiding people toward their full potential and building stronger, more resilient relationships. With over 15 years of experience in the public health field, she has brought that dedication to her role as the Coordinator of Health and Wellness for Clay County District Schools for the past nine years, following her role as the Chronic Disease Prevention Coordinator for the YMCA of Florida’s First Coast. A Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES), Airen earned her Health Science undergraduate degree as a student-athlete at the University of North Florida before going on to complete her Master's in Health Administration. Outside the office, Airen loves the outdoors—whether catching concerts, spending time by the river, having bonfires, or spending quality time with her fiancée, Kevin, and dachshund, Jerry. Connect with David |
events Dustin Arceneaux Dustin J. Arceneaux is a public health leader with over a decade of experience in health education, advocacy, and program management across Florida. As Area Director at CivCom since 2021, he directs a portfolio spanning media advocacy, coalition building, and leading a team of policy managers across five counties. He previously served as Program Director for AmeriCorps' National Health Corps Florida at the Northeast Florida Healthy Start Coalition, overseeing a leadership development program and held regional leadership roles at Planned Parenthood of South, East, and North Florida. Dustin co-developed a physician training toolkit adopted by the Florida Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics. He is passionate about worksite wellness and is an active member of the First Coast Worksite Wellness Council and Society of Human Resource Managers (SHRM). He holds an MS in Health Education & Behavior from the University of Florida and a BA from the University of Central Florida, and is currently pursuing an MBA at Boston University. Connect with Dustin |
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event planning Kristin Spinner Kristin Spinner is a Certified Corporate Wellness Specialist (CHWA) who is passionate about helping organizations build healthier, more connected workplaces through a people-first approach to well-being. She believes that the most successful wellness programs meet employees where they are and inspire meaningful, lasting behavior change. By combining creativity, strategy, and data-driven decision-making, Kristin enjoys helping organizations achieve their goals through engaging programs that support both employees and organizational success. With more than a decade of experience in corporate wellness, Kristin has led the development of employee well-being strategies, population health initiatives, wellness events, and engagement programs for organizations of all sizes. She is passionate about creating opportunities that empower people to live healthier lives while fostering workplace cultures where employees can truly thrive. Outside of work, Kristin is a proud soccer mom who enjoys spending time with her family. One of her favorite places is New York's Adirondack Park, where she loves visiting family, exploring the mountains and lakes, and appreciating everything nature has to offer. Connect with Kristin |
Lead and Advisor Roles
 Event lead Melanie Wood Melanie has proudly served as a Corporate Health Coach with PATH for the past 10 years, helping individuals and organizations build healthier, more energized lives. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Health Education from the University of Florida and is a Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES). Melanie is passionate about making wellness practical, engaging, and sustainable through one-on-one health coaching, speaking engagements, and collaborating with her team to bring engaging wellness activities, events, and programs to the workplace. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with family and friends, serving in her church, and encouraging others to become the healthiest version of themselves. One of her greatest professional goals is to help create healthier workplaces by empowering people to thrive at work, at home, and in their communities. Connect with Melanie |
senior advisor, Membership Gina Gonnella Gina Gonnella is the Chief Operating Officer of Nutrition Factors, where she leads operations, business development, and sales strategy while overseeing the Health & Wellness Coaching Academy, an NBHWC accredited school that prepares future health professionals. As a Licensed Behavior Specialist, National Board Certified Health & Wellness Coach, and Certified Wellness Program Manager, Gina brings expertise in behavior change, wellness program design, and workforce well-being. She serves on the local First Coast Worksite Wellness Council and the national Wellness Advisory Council, an affiliate of the International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans (IFEBP). She is also an Adjunct Professor of Integrated Health at Walden University. Gina believes that wellness should not only be taught, but lived and integrated into how we live, work, and play. In her free time, Gina enjoys traveling, hiking, kickboxing, exploring new recipes, and spending quality time with her family, friends, and pets. Connect with Gina |
Legal & Compliance Michael Clouser Michael is a partner at Quintairos Prieto Wood & Boyer P.A., a large national law firm based in Florida. Michael leads the firm's Business Transactions and M&A group as well as the Sports & Entertainment group. He has spent the last twenty years working as corporate general counsel within Fortune 500 companies in the insurance and financial services industry. Earlier in his career, Michael built a successful sports agency practice where he represented numerous National Football League players in contract negotiations with NFL teams. He was recognized and quoted in the Wall Street Journal as one of the top NFL player agents for negotiating record setting deals on behalf of his NFL clients. He has earned professional designations as a Chartered Property and Casualty Underwriter (CPCU) and Certified International Privacy Professional (CIPP). Michael graduated with honors in Accounting from the College of William & Mary and earned his J.D. from the University of Miami School of Law where he served as Managing Editor of the Law Review. Connect with Michael |
senior advisor Carly McKimm Carly McKimm is a Wellness Manager on the Health Designs team, where she supports employers nationwide in creating healthier, happier, more productive workplaces through corporate wellness initiatives – including biometric screening, wellbeing coaching, and ongoing programming. Carly began her professional career in health administration, but her true passion has always been to serve and empower others to live their healthiest, happiest lives, through health education. She believes that knowledge is truly the power that allows us to unlock limitless potential and achieve amazing outcomes. She earned her Master’s in Public Health from the University of North Florida and is certified in public health by the NBPHE. She continues to pursue further education in the wellness field. Carly enjoys spending time on the water, reading a good book, and cheering on the Jags with her husband and daughter. Connect with Carly |
senior advisor Cassie Bruce CWWS, CWPCCassie helps organizations cultivate a workplace that engages, empowers and elevates employees. In her role as Director of Corporate Health at Baptist Health, a 16,000-employee health system in Jacksonville, Florida, she drives strategic growth with area employers and leads a team that provides external wellness solutions designed to improve employee health, well-being and productivity. Additionally, Cassie enjoys connecting with audiences as a keynote speaker and trainer focusing on topics surrounding employee engagement, wellness and leadership development within the lens of well-being. Cassie is a Gallup-Certified Strengths Coach, Certified Worksite Wellness Specialist (CWWS), Certified Wellness Program Coordinator (CWPC), Certified Personal Trainer and Certified Health Coach. Outside of the office, you’ll find her chasing new adventures with her husband and two young kids, traveling whenever they can, and sneaking in time for playing golf and beach volleyball. Connect with Cassie |
senior advisor Kimberlee Flynn Kimberlee Flynn has over 20 years of experience in delivering employer health and benefit services. Throughout this time, she trained team members responsible for service delivery and customer sales and provided account management to group agents. As a Wellness Consultant, she works collaboratively with employers to design, implement, and evaluate well-being solutions to fit their unique needs. She supports employers in the development of strategic wellness plans, identify population health risks, and interventions to improve health outcomes. Her passion for helping people take an active role in their health is evident in the way she helps put employee wellbeing at the center of an employer’s workplace culture and create meaningful employee experiences. Connect with Kimberlee |
senior advisor Tori SnowTori Snow is a Jacksonville native, dedicated to helping others in her community to live healthier and happier lives. Tori earned a degree in Public Health from The University of North Florida and has been gaining valuable experience in the industry since 2016. Currently, she serves as a Manager of Client Engagement for PATH, where she leads a team that helps companies create programs to help employees to achieve their health and wellness goals. In her time outside of work, Tori enjoys teaching yoga, walking her dog, and all outdoor activities including paddle boarding, camping, and hiking. Connect with Tori |
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