Board of Directors

The Emerge Broward Board of Directors consists of Emerge Broward alumni members who are committed to ensuring the success and longevity of the organization. If you are interested in learning more about serving on our board, please contact us.

EB Board of Directors

Andrew Caksackkar
Product Manager

President

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Avesta Shaygannik

Vice President

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John Xanthos
Executive Director of Finance (954)643-2879

Treasurer

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Maggie Gunther
Vice President - Marketing & Communications

Immediate Past President

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Nicole Almeida
AutoNation

Director

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Lesli Franco
Vice President (954)592-9108

Director

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Prahasi Kacham
Senior Product Manager

Director

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Chase Kulp
Senior Associate (954)673-5678

Director

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Shawn Oden
Managing Director & Market Leader

Director

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Kaya Suarez
Director (917)407-5323

Director

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Ian Thurston
Director, Beverage Innovation (646)256-5084

Director

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Luckson Abraham
Real Estate Advisor (786)910-9120

Leadership Team Co-Chair

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Daniel Mazloum
Commercial Banker (561)809-0212

Leadership Team Co-Chair

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Jene Kapela
President (305)332-6688

EB Program Director

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