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Community Association Management on Palm Island
Providing Services To:
5 Condominium Association
1 Land Condominium Association
2 Homeowner Association
1 Timeshare Association
 
Community Association Management outside of the Resort Community
1 Condominium Association
1 Homeowner Association
1 Co-Op Association
1 Not-for-Profit Corporation
 
Welcome to Island Harbor Resort Management, Inc.
Our Team of Experts
 
Community Association Manager
 
Holly Carr
Palm Island Resort Community Association Manager
Florida License: CAM54675
 
Holly has been in some form of management most of her life. She and her husband had their own successful business supplying certified reinspected fasteners to GM, Chrysler, and Ford. We employed over 100 people at one time. Throughout Holly’s career, she has held a Real Estate Sales License in Michigan for over eight (8) years until moving down to Florida with her family. Holly went on to get her Community Association Manager License (CAML). and has been working in HOA and multi-family for (7) years. She has accrued multiple skills regarding management and the day-to-day functions of a successful business. She looks forward to working with Island Harbor Resort Management, Inc. along with all of its members.
 
 
Robert Brown
Palm Island Resort General Manager
Florida License: CAM57790
 
Robert brings over 30 years of experience in club and resort management. A Certified Club Manager (CCM) and active member of the Club Managers Association of America (CMAA), he has a proven track record in developing and implementing operational budgets, overseeing all resort departments, and excelling in managing homeowner-controlled communities. A Certified Community Association Manager (CAM) Robert is always available to assist and contribute to all of the associations needs when needed.
 
Notably, Robert contributed to the operations at Augusta National Golf Club during the 2002 Masters Tournament. Additionally, while working with WCI Communities, one of the properties he managed was honored with the 2009 WCI Communities Amenities of the Year award, recognizing it as the best-managed club in the company.
 
As a visible leader who is deeply committed to both ownership and his team, Robert is dedicated to being a valuable asset to Palm Island Resort. He takes great pride in serving his staff and customers while fostering relationships that will ensure the resort’s continued success for years to come.
 
Rick Brunette
Vice President, Island Harbor Resort Management, Inc.
 
Florida License:
  • CAM38638 and BK3306396
Experience: 
  • Twelve (12) Years in Community Association Management
  • Thirty-Three (33) Years in  Hotel/Resort Operations
  • Eighteen (18) Years Real Estate Related    
Hobbies:
  • Cooking, International Travel, Hiking & Fly Fishing
Original Home State:
  • Missouri
Throughout Rick’s professional career, he has sought after opportunities where he may continue making meaningful contributions through the use of his talents and skill sets from experience in hotel/resort/facility management and his real estate brokerage. He thrives on interacting with a dedicated team of others with the objective to enhance not only the company, but the lives of those that he leads and mentors with a positive influence to the community in which we all work and reside.
 
Skill sets include the ability to be analytical while balancing assumptions and facts. He is experienced in developing operational strategies through research and listening. His decision making is to enhance synergy within a group or committee while prioritizing between times for leadership and when to provide support to others.
 
Community contributions include being the Executive Director of The Civic Association of Palm Island, a participant on the Steering Committee of Knight, Don Pedro & Palm Island Roads & Bridges, member of Charlotte County Tourism Development Council, Warren Loranger YMCA Englewood Tropical Nights, Charlotte County Beaches & Shores and on the committee for Charlotte County’s 1% Optional Sales Tax Committee and the Knight, Don Pedro & Palm Island Fire Protection Committee.
 
He is a graduate with a Bachelor of Science Degree from Cornell University, has worked in cities from San Francisco, Chicago, Fort Worth and Washington DC, and worked in resorts from Lanai’, Hawaii, Nantucket, Montana, the Caribbean and United Kingdom. He and his wife, Jonmi, presently reside in Rotonda Heights with one very cute mini golden-doodle, Kiki.
Karin Caccavale
Association Finance
Adrianna Stickler
Association Administrative Assistant
 
Adrianna is a Florida native born and raised with a strong background in customer service. She started her career with Palm Island Resort starting in Guest Services right after Hurricane Ian in January of 2023. Her reliability, consistency and attention to detail was apparent in all her tasks and she quickly became the Guest Services Manager. Her eagerness to learn about Palm Island Resort opened the door for additional opportunities. Beginning of December 2023 she started in Association Management as the Administrative Assistant. With a career spanning several years, she has honed many skills in providing exceptional service and ensuring customer satisfaction. Her experience has taught the importance of effective communication, problem-solving, and maintaining a positive attitude in all interactions. Alongside her professional pursuits, she is also a dedicated parent to two beautiful children. A 3-year-old daughter and a 5-month-old son. Balancing the responsibilities of parenthood with her career has instilled a sense of adaptability, time management, and resilience. Adrianna is committed to continuous growth and learning, always seeking opportunities to expand her knowledge and skills. With a passion for delivering excellence in customer service, Adrianna is eager to contribute her expertise and make a positive impact in any professional environment.
Kathryn Clifford
Financial Controller, Island Harbor Resort Management, Inc.
 
Experience:             Two (2) Years CFO of a Long-term Care and Rehabilitative Facility
                              Five (5) Years in Medical Product Distribution
                              Ten (10) Years in Medical Office Management
                              Ten (10) Years in Light and Heavy-Duty Manufacturing
 
Hobbies:                 Muscle Cars
                              Knitting
 
Original Home State: Pennsylvania
 
Kathryn began her career in accounting and business in the medical field ranging from medical office management in cardiology and urgent care offices.  She went on to be the CFO of a long-term care facility with assisted memory care and rehabilitative services. Kathryn also spent time working in the distribution of medical supplies and working with government contract fulfillment.
 
Kathryn’s most recent experience and been in manufacturing. She spent a significant amount of time with the industrial manufacturing of various water treatment equipment, ranging from small enough to fit under a kitchen sink to equipment being placed on U.S. Naval ships. Additionally, she has experience in the manufacturing of a variety of health and wellness products.
 
Kathryn obtained her Bachelor of Arts and a dual Masters Degree at Saint Leo University. Kathryn and her husband Todd reside in Englewood where they are on the lookout for their next muscle car restoration project.  They recently completed a complete restoration of a 1963 Dodge Polara.
Ron Harris
Outside Certified Public Accountant, Welker Harris & Company