Jocip Sarmiento
MBA – Mortgage banker and realtor at Regal Real Estate and Financial Services
Lany Snyder
Lany is a dedicated community leader and business owner, committed to promoting Filipino heritage and supporting local businesses, As the owner of Palai Lifestyle, LLC, she provides high-quality native products from the Philippines, fostering cultural appreciation and supporting Filipino artisans. Lany’s entrepreneurial spirit is also evident in her role as Vice President of One Fil-Am Market, Ltd., where she plays a pivotal role in promoting Filipino-American businesses and cultural heritage.
Since relocating to Colorado in 2021, Lany has been an active participant in the Filipino business community, regularly attending and supporting various vendor and fundraising events. Her involvement has strengthened ties within the community and contributed to the growth and visibility of Filipino enterprises.
Lany previously served as a fundraising partner for the Filipino-American Association of the Kaiserslautern Military Community in Germany, contributing to various initiatives that benefited Filipino-American families. Her dedication to community service extends to personally organizing multiple community service events in the Philippines, including student backpack drives for underserved elementary schools in the Davao Region, strengthening Lany’s commitment to education and community development.
Caleb Stevens
With nearly a decade in banking as a personal banker and mortgage loan officer at BB&T and SunTrust (now Truist), CALEB STEVENS brings a strong foundation in financial services and studied finance at Ohio State University. A Sarasota resident for 15 years, he has developed contacts within the county and city halls. Caleb co-owns, and with his spouse, operates TLC Homecare, a home healthcare agency, for the past five years. He is also dedicated to community service, having volunteered with The Salvation Army’s food pantry and mentoring with Big Brothers Big Sisters. Originally from Portsmouth, Ohio, Caleb is happily married to his Filipino American wife, Nora, and is a proud father of three sons, ages 24, 11, and 7. His priorities are faith, family, and community.
Arianne Symmes
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