Dave Lawrence, President and Chief Executive
Officer, has directed the management of SunStream Inc. since its inception
in 1986. He orchestrates the long-term financial and strategic planning for
the company, and supervises budgeting, internal control systems, and key
construction projects. With a strong background in residential, commercial
and industrial properties, he has been instrumental in the development and
management of several high-end properties throughout Southwest Florida
Dave and his wife, Sharon, have three children, and
reside in both Naples, Florida and Hastings, Minnesota.
Mary Anne Baker
Vice President
Mary Anne Baker, Vice President of SunStream, is
responsible for all facets of the company's operation and oversees
Hospitality, Real Estate and Development divisions. She started with the
company in 1986, and during her tenure has served as General Manager of both
Pointe Estero Beach Resort and Park Shore Resort, as well as Director Of
Operations for SunStream Hotels & Resorts.
A graduate of the University of Toledo with a degree in Business
Administration, Mary Anne is also a licensed Florida Real Estate Broker. She
enjoys spending time with her husband and three children traveling RV-style
to the mountains for rest, relaxation and whitewater rafting.
"A positive attitude may not solve all your problems, but it will annoy
enough people to make it worth the effort." -- Herm Albright (1876-1944)
Monica Flowers
Director of Corporate Operations
Monica Flowers,
Director of Corporate Operations, enjoys the longest tenure with the
company, having started in March of 1986. Truly having learned the business
from the ground floor up, she's held over a dozen positions in operations,
finance, and human resources on both the property and corporate levels.
Currently, she's responsible for assisting the President and Vice President
with administrative and new business matters, as well as overseeing the
Human Resource department and Realty division administration. She is also
instrumental in orchestrating the work of the company's Strategic Planning
Committee, Corporate Safety Committee, Retention Committee and Emergency
Management Team.
Her family resides in Indiana, where her parents still
live, as well as here in Florida, where she enjoys her time with her
significant other and his two wonderful children. Monica's favorite
addiction is gardening, so you'll often find her happiest right in her own
backyard.
"Life is what you make it." -- Penny Irvin
Randy Kares
Director of Development
Randy Kares, Director of
Development, oversees all construction and operational development of new
projects, as well as large maintenance projects. With the company since
1990, he is well-acquainted with the portfolio of SunStream properties,
having held General Manager and Project Manager positions at Pointe Estero
Beach Resort, Park Shore Resort, DiamondHead Beach Resort, GullWing Beach
Resort and Bellasera Hotel.
Prior to moving to Southwest Florida, he flexed his
culinary skills at restaurants in the Pensacola area. Today, he cooks with
his wife and enjoys dining with friends, as well as biking, tennis, golf and
travel.
"In everything, do your best. Live for today for
tomorrow it will be history."
Gary Locke
Director of Hospitality Operations
Gary Locke,
Director of Operations, oversees the day-to-day operations of all SunStream
resort properties, including services, revenue development, quality
assurance and cost control. He is also responsible for evaluating new
opportunities for potential revenue growth. Starting with the company in
1999, he has also held the positions of Food and Beverage Director, as well
as General Manager at both Santa Maria Harbour Resort and GullWing Beach
Resort.
A graduate of the Southeastern Institute of Culinary
Arts, Gary was formerly the Food and Beverage Director at the Marco Beach
Radisson Hotel and the Assistant Food and Beverage Director at South Seas
Plantation. A devoted father to his two children, he enjoys spending time
with them "off the clock," as well as getting in as much boating and golfing
as he can.
"There's a way to do it better. Find it." --
Thomas Edison
Sharie Mortenson
Director of
Finance
Sharie Mortenson, Director of Finance,
is responsible for the direction and oversight of the financial operations
for SunStream, Inc., its affiliated companies and its managed properties.
With the company since 1991, Sharie has learned the financial architecture
of the company through a progression of various property, restaurant and
corporate accounting positions, most recently as Corporate Controller.
Prior to SunStream, Sharie worked at 'Tween Waters Inn on
Captiva Island in the Food and Beverage division. She attended Ohio
University in Athens, Ohio. Nowadays, Sharie is a steadfast Florida girl,
and enjoys playing tennis, bike riding, attending sporting events and
"hanging out" with her husband, son and daughter.
"We spend too many hours of our lives at work not to
enjoy what we do." -- Sharie Mortenson
Jennifer Seaborn
Director of
Sales and Marketing
Jennifer Seaborn,
Director of Sales & Marketing, oversees the strategic placement of SunStream
properties in the marketplace through sales and marketing efforts. With the
company since early 2003, she has held a number of key roles in the sales
organization and has been responsible for increasing market share both
domestically and internationally.
Jenn is a true Florida Native, having been born and
raised in Southwest Florida. After graduating from the University of Florida
with a major in Advertising and PR, she learned the ropes in the "Tour &
Travel biz" on Sanibel Island before joining the SunStream team. These days,
her favorite mode of "island hopping" is by boat, as she and her family
frequently explore the waters and uninhabited islands around the area on
weekends, hoping to instill her love of travel and adventure to her
two-year-old daughter, Emily.
"Life is not measured by the number of breaths we
take, but by the moments that take our breath away." -- Dr. Bob Moorhead