Chief Executive Officer

It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something morMr. Ruotolo has extensive experience in the development, construction and management of all facets of multi-family residential as well as commercial properties. He has been directly involved in real estate development since the early 1970's. Since that time period, he has created a substantial and diverse portfolio of residential, commercial and retail properties throughout Maine, New Hampshire and Florida. Mr. Ruotolo's past civic involvement includes serving on the Town of Scarborough's Conservation Committee, assisting in the creation of the Scarborough Chamber of Commerce, membership on the Greater Portland Regional Chamber Traffic and Infrastructure Committee as well as sponsorship of several educational and athletic activities throughout Southern Maine.

President

Mr. DeTurris is a graduate of Pace University and began his working career with the Carnation/Nestle Food Company in 1965. His career there spanned 35 years in areas of marketing, sales and new product development and distribution. After retiring from Carnation/Nestle he became Vice President of Marketing and Sales of an internet company (DEXI.com) in south Florida. After moving to Vero Beach he became one of the founding members of XETREAM, Inc. a company involved in X-Ray systems that could detect many hazardous materials. After leaving that company (real retirement) he was a Board member of the South Beach Property Owners Association and was also active in several committee functions with The Moorings Yacht & Country Club.

Vice President

Mr. Sulcer has over 38 years of advertising, sales management, marketing and entrepreneurial experience in the healthcare, pharmaceutical and real estate industries. After working in various advertising and marketing firms, in 1984 he launched his entrepreneurial career with the purchase and subsequent revitalization of New Jersey's oldest and largest marina located in Point Pleasant, NJ. In addition, Mr. Sulcer is the founder of First Choice Marketing, LLC, a sports marketing sponsorship agency. Mr. Sulcer holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree from Williams College and is a veteran of the U.S. Air Force.

Secretary & Treasurer

Mrs. Gregg joins her husband, Jim, as the most recent addition to the Wheels and Keels Board. Having lived in Vero Beach for over 40 years,

Mrs. Gregg has served on a board or as a volunteer for numerous community projects. From the Creative Playground project in the mid-1990s, where she met her husband, to Parent Associations, Sports Associations, Professional Organizations, HOA Boards, to her current meal delivery position with Meals on Wheels. Commencing her career as a primary art teacher in the US Virgin Islands, Mrs. Gregg expanded her talents and resume in Vero including as a partner in a design/marketing firm, a construction project assistant, real estate renovator, and VP/GM of a high-end boutique shotgun firm. Retired for over six years, the Greggs love to travel, play golf, and volunteer where needed. Mrs. Gregg is originally from Michigan, where she graduated from Wayne State University.

Director

Mr. Gagliano attended technical communications schools in Washington, D.C. and Chicago. He served in the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam conflict and attended several Armament Electronics training schools. After the military, he worked for 20 years for a Fortune 100 computer company, spending the last 10 years in senior product management. In 1991 Mr. Gagliano founded MidWare Technologies Inc. developing software that easily migrated proprietary mid-range computer systems to "open" systems and personal computers. He retired from MidWare after 17 years to pursue his many personal interests. In the early 1970s he became involved with the Antique Automobile Club of America (AACA) and several local auto clubs and enjoyed many restoration projects, mentoring young people, shows and tours. He also founded the Boston AACA Region. Mr. Gagliano has a strong interest in Mercury cars, especially 1940/50s vintage. He currently works with the Early Ford V8 Club creating a 1949-1951 Mercury authenticity manual to be used as a restoration and judging reference.

Director

Mrs. Ford moved to Vero Beach with her family in 1989. She began her career in development at Saint Edward’s School in 1990 where she worked on numerous major events. Following Saint Edward’s, she became the Executive Director of Dollars for Scholars. Mrs. Ford finished her career at Riverside Theatre working as the Associate Director of Development. Since retirement Mrs. Ford served on the Board of Walking Mountains Science Center in Edwards, Colorado and has volunteered for numerous committees and community organizations. Mrs. Ford is a graduate of Fairfield University.

Director

Mr. Soukup and his wife Cynthia have been splitting their time between Vero Beach and Boulder Colorado since 2019. Mr. Soukup had a varied career with 17 years in banking as the controller of the largest bank in Colorado ultimately leading the investment banking group to become the third largest issuer of housing revenue bonds in the nation. He followed that with owning his own import/retail service company, which serviced over 10,000 retail locations across the nation. The final 10 years of his career he created a company that constructed and developed 450 affordable homes overseas. Mr. Soukup now spends his time golfing, playing tennis and spending time with family and friends. Mr. Soukup is currently on the board of Boulder Country Club, Treasurer of his Boulder HOA, Treasurer of Trinity Episcopal Church in Vero Beach, and on the board of Wheels and Keels.