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Meet Our Board Members

Alex Manero

Andrew Bermender

Andrew Bermender

Years in the Community: 11

Years on the Board: 2

 Alex has been a resident of The Hammocks since 2014. He graduated from USF with a degree in Finance and spent 5 years working in retail banking. For the past 8 years, he has worked in wealth management and is currently a Senior Manager for a large Weatlh Management firm.

Alex serves on the CD

Years in the Community: 11

Years on the Board: 2

 Alex has been a resident of The Hammocks since 2014. He graduated from USF with a degree in Finance and spent 5 years working in retail banking. For the past 8 years, he has worked in wealth management and is currently a Senior Manager for a large Weatlh Management firm.

Alex serves on the CDD and the HOA board. He joined the board with the goal of leveraging his financial experience to better the community and delivering more value to home owners.

When he is not working or handling HOA business, you will likely find him traveling, watching sports, or skiing. He is passionate about serving residents and making the community a place everyone is proud to call home.

Andrew Bermender

Andrew Bermender

Andrew Bermender

Years in the Community: 4.5

Years of the Board: ~1

Andrew serves as Secretary on the board and cares deeply about keeping The Hammocks a beautiful, safe, and thriving community for our owners and renters who call it home. He believes this comes through communication, engaging with others and listening to their concerns, providing both help 

Years in the Community: 4.5

Years of the Board: ~1

Andrew serves as Secretary on the board and cares deeply about keeping The Hammocks a beautiful, safe, and thriving community for our owners and renters who call it home. He believes this comes through communication, engaging with others and listening to their concerns, providing both help and empathy in times of need, and building a sense of community for all who live here.

Andrew has spent 30 years in the IT industry, with many awards, publications, and distinctions for his work in the field. He has a deep focus on solving problems, being efficient, and allocating resources where they are most needed. 

Andrew enjoys spending time with his wife, Penny, and their blended family consisting of five adult children. He enjoys fishing off the Gulf Coast of Florida and the warm ocean waters for sportfish. He is also a cigar aficionado and an active member of the cigar community here in the Tampa area. 

Ayesha Johnson

Andrew Bermender

Ayesha Johnson

Years in the Community: 4

Years on the Board: ~1

Ayesha is a Board member who cares about keeping The Hammocks a beautiful, safe and thriving community for all who call it home. She believes this comes through clear communication and accountability. She is an Associate Professor at USF where she serves as a research methodologist and she al

Years in the Community: 4

Years on the Board: ~1

Ayesha is a Board member who cares about keeping The Hammocks a beautiful, safe and thriving community for all who call it home. She believes this comes through clear communication and accountability. She is an Associate Professor at USF where she serves as a research methodologist and she also teaches statistics and epidemiology to PhD and DNP nursing students. 

Richard Paone

Penny Bermender

Ayesha Johnson

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Richard currently serves as Vice President on the board.

Penny Bermender

Penny Bermender

Penny Bermender

Years in the Community: 4.5

Years on the Board: ~1

Penny is a Board member who  plans on living within the Hammocks community for many, many years. Her interest in maintaining its prosperity is a top priority. She wishes to keep our neighborhood safe and continue its reputation of having beautiful grounds and appealing amenities. 

Penny work

Years in the Community: 4.5

Years on the Board: ~1

Penny is a Board member who  plans on living within the Hammocks community for many, many years. Her interest in maintaining its prosperity is a top priority. She wishes to keep our neighborhood safe and continue its reputation of having beautiful grounds and appealing amenities. 

Penny worked as a middle school teacher for over 28 years, a track & field coach for 16 years, and as a committee chair for Cub/Boy Scouts for nine years. She has dedicated her life not only to her own children, but to thousands of others. Her teaching and coaching experiences has always been about getting the very best out of the students/athletes, while making learning and training as enjoyable as possible.  Part of this is through building personal relationships. The more you get to know someone, the easier it is to understand their needs and work with them to build a better community and future.

Keiton Best

Penny Bermender

Penny Bermender

Years in the Community: 1

Years on the Board: 1

Keiton serves on the board with a commitment to strengthening communication and unity within The Hammocks. As a licensed barber and business owner, he has built his career on consistency, professionalism, and community relationships. He joined the board to bring that same dedication to his nei

Years in the Community: 1

Years on the Board: 1

Keiton serves on the board with a commitment to strengthening communication and unity within The Hammocks. As a licensed barber and business owner, he has built his career on consistency, professionalism, and community relationships. He joined the board to bring that same dedication to his neighborhood, focusing on problem-solving, supporting residents, and helping The Hammocks continue to grow as a safe and welcoming place to live.

Melissa Angel

Melissa Angel

Melissa Angel

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Melissa is a Board member 

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