Central Florida

Entryway Central Florida is proud to be included in the Spring 2024 Multifamily Florida Magazine! Read Entryway Helps Fill Jobs, Lift Lives to learn more about our participants, our program and how you can get involved.

Entryway’s offices in Florida serve the entire central Florida area, including Seminole, Orange, Brevard, Lake, Volusia, and Osceola counties, as well as Pinellas, Hillsborough, and surrounding counties in the Tampa Bay area. We offer training, job preparation, placement, and employment assistance for those interested in a career in the multi-family and real estate industry.

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Upcoming Events

Central Florida Entryway to Excellence

  On October 24, over 200 leaders in the multifamily apartment industry will gather to celebrate the success of Entryway Central Florida participants who, along with their families, have been lifted out of situational homelessness thanks to the Entryway program. EVENT LINK – reserve your tickets today! Contact Central Florida Executive Director Jessica Corton for […]

Volunteer with Entryway Central Florida

Entryway relies on volunteers to support program activities that are mission critical. Examples of volunteer opportunities include:

  • Resume writing and interview coaching
  • Mentoring
  • Assisting at local events
  • Providing professional services such as
    photography, videography, administration, PR or marketing
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Your Donation Makes a Difference

Participants need your support. Your donations help us provide career training, employment, and housing so individuals can find stability and economic independence for themselves and their families. Donate today or set up your own digital fundraising page to make an even bigger impact.

Thank You to Our Market Sponsors

Executive Director

Jessica Corton

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Central Florida Advisory Board

  • Kara Bonzheim, CAB Chair, VP of Business Development, Essential Staffing Solutions
  • Heather Alzate, Vice President of Education, Apartment Association of Greater Orlando
  • Joelis Barandica-Rodriguez, Founder, Latinas in Property Management
  • Tyler Christiansen, CEO. Funnel Leasing
  • Alex Colasuonno, Vice President, Bridge Property Management
  • Nick Finotti, Principal/Sales, Winsupply West Orange
  • Shawn Geddes, Business Development Manager, First Onsite Property Restoration
  • Matt Gladden, Founder/Partner, Community Concierge Services
  • Tyler Goss, Regional Director – Florida, OneApp Guarantee
  • Julia Hayden, Regional Manager, Middleburg Communities
  • Bryce Heath, Account Executive, Real Floors
  • Nicole Johns, Director of Multifamily Sales, Tempest Roofing
  • Erin Kagan, Manager of National Accounts, Multifamily, Ferguson Enterprises
  • Melissa Miller, SVP, Property Management, Allegiant-Carter
  • Seth Otey, Vice President, ZRS Management
  • Ashlee Partin, Sr. Regional Account Executive, Affinity Waste Solutions
  • Pam Pederson, Chief Narrative Architect, Enthusiastically Consulting
  • Joseph Pinkert, Owner, Apex Plumbing
  • Kara Rice, VP of Education, Swift Bunny
  • Lee Rogers, Vice President, Asset Living
  • Tami Swanson, Division Vice President of Multi Family, Massey Services
  • Amanda Torres, Property Ops Associate, Richman Property Services
  • Lori Trainer, National Account Manager, WeDoTrash
  • Christina Vaughan, SE Project Manager, Tri-Star Roofing & Construction
  • Kara Young, Regional Operations Manager, Wendover

Referring Partners

  • 2nd Chance University
  • Angels of Mercy Ministries
  • Aspire Health Partners
  • Domestic Abuse Council
  • Families in Need, Orange County Public Schools
  • Families in Need, Seminole County Public Schools
  • Family Promise of Greater Orlando
  • Foundations to Freedom
  • Hand in Hand Recovery
  • Home Builders Institute
  • Homeless Leadership Alliance
  • Hope Florida
  • Jobs Partnership
  • Matthew’s Hope
  • Metropolitan Ministries
  • The Neighborhood Center
  • Orlando Union Rescue Mission
  • Recovery Connections of Central Florida
  • Recovery House
  • Rescue Outreach Mission
  • SafeHouse
  • Seminole State College, Seminole Commits
  • St Vincent de Paul
  • Tampa Hillsborough Homeless Initiative
  • Salvation Army
  • The Sharing Center
  • Steadfast Recovery
  • United Against Poverty
  • United Way Suncoast
  • Valencia College

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