Governance & Communication

Board & Contact

Your elected board and how to reach us

About Deerwood

Deerwood was established in June 1960 on land that was part of the original Skinner family business. The Skinners established a Florida corporation known as The Deerwood Club, Inc. to develop their vision of a gated community with unusually high standards. Their ideas have been perpetuated through deed restrictions and the formal documents we refer to as the Covenants and Restrictions.

Its residents, who purchased the community from the developer in August 1999, own Deerwood. The community consists of 977 residences, ranging from 5-acre estate homes to garden homes and townhouses. The governing body is Deerwood Improvement Association. Eleven residents are elected to staggered three-year terms on the Board of Directors, whose responsibility is to manage the development in accordance with the twenty-one separate Covenants and Restrictions.

If you need more information than found here, please feel free to contact the Community Association Manager.

We are a beautiful community for those who love to work and play. Come on in and make yourself at home!

Board of Directors

The Deerwood Improvement Association is governed by an elected Board of Directors. Board members serve voluntarily and are elected by the community. The Board meets regularly throughout the year to manage community operations and address resident concerns.

President
Beth Jennison
Liaison: ARC Committee District 8 · Term ends Apr 2029
beth.jennison@deerwoodjax.com
Vice President
Don McClintock
Liaison: Communications District 4 · Term ends Apr 2027
don.mcclintock@deerwoodjax.com
Secretary
Gideon Williams
Liaison: Parks Committee District 3 · Term ends Apr 2029
gideon.williams@deerwoodjax.com
Treasurer
Brennan Merrell
Liaison: Finance Committee District 6 · Term ends Apr 2028
brennan.merrell@deerwoodjax.com
Director · At-Large
Gianni Arcaini
Liaison: Access & Safety Committee Term ends Apr 2028
gianni.arcaini@deerwoodjax.com
Director · District 1
Brian Jackson
Liaison pending... Term ends Apr 2027
brian.jackson@deerwoodjax.com
Director · District 5
Rick Copley
Liaison: Roads, Lakes & Drainage Term ends Apr 2029
rick.copley@deerwoodjax.com
Director · At-Large
Fran Hickinbotham
Liaison: Landscape Committee Term ends Apr 2029
fran.hickinbotham@deerwoodjax.com
Director · At-Large
Maxine Person
Liaison: ARC Committee Term ends Apr 2027
maxine.person@deerwoodjax.com
Director · District 2
Christine Solomon
Liaison: Maintenance Committee Term ends Apr 2028
christine.solomon@deerwoodjax.com
Director · District 7
Woodie Westbrook
  Term ends Apr 2028
woodie.westbrook@deerwoodjax.com

Sub-community associations

Several condominium and villa communities within Deerwood operate their own associations alongside the DIA. Each has its own Board of Directors and, in some cases, its own management company. For matters specific to these communities, contact their association directly.

Fairways of Deerwood
Condominium Association
Richard Hugo, Board President
RiverLane Management Company
Deerwood Villas 1
Condominium Association
Mike Slagle, Board President
Self Managed
Deerwood Point 1
Condominium Association
Suzanne Plesha, Board President
Marsh Landing Management
Deerwood Point 2
Condominium Association
Pete Devita, Board President
First Coast Association Management
Deerwood Point 3
Condominium Association
Jim Kerkvliet, Board President
Stellar Properties of North Florida

Contact the Association

How to reach us

The Board of Directors welcomes questions, concerns, and suggestions from residents. For account-related matters — payments, maintenance requests — please use the Resident Portal. For gate access and guest registration, use the EIQ Connect app. For governance and community questions, contact the board directly.

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General Inquiries board@deerwoodjax.com
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Account, Payments & Service Requests Resident Portal (CINC)
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DIA Management Office in the Deerwood Community 8410 Holly Ridge Rd., Jacksonville, FL 32256
Right behind the Pavilion at the playground
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Our Community Manager Patty Truax-Stewart — First Coast Association Management
7785 Baymeadows Way, Suite 210, Jacksonville, FL 32256
Phone: (904) 833-8124  ·  Email: patty@firstcoastam.com
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Access Control & Security Steve Tutson, Account Manager — First Coast Security
Cell: (904) 952-1920  ·  Email: stutson@fcssecurity.us
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Gatehouses Baymeadows Gate: (904) 642-1633
Southside Gate: (904) 329-2458

Board Meetings

The Board of Directors meets regularly throughout the year. Meeting dates, agendas, and minutes are posted in the Resident Portal. Residents are welcome to attend open sessions — contact the Property Manager for the current meeting schedule.

Manage your account

Payments, architectural requests, maintenance reports, and resident-only documents are handled through the Resident Portal. Gate access and guest registration are managed separately through the EIQ Connect app. If you haven't registered your account yet, your account number appears on your assessment statement.

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