Board of Directors
Joe Garrison
Professional Experience
CEO/Owner
- Garrison Property Services, Inc.: 2008
- Garrison Land Management, Inc.: 2001
- Embroidery Place: 2024
- Responsible for overseeing operations, strategic planning, and business development for all companies.
- Implemented effective management practices that have contributed to business growth and client satisfaction.
- MG Citrus – Farmer/citrus grower
Licenses and Certifications
- Licensed CAM Firm: State of Florida
- Community Association Manager: State of Florida
- Certified Pest Control Operator: State of Florida
- Certified Horticulture Professional: State of Florida
- Licensed Pest Control Contractor: State of Florida
- Licensed Irrigation Contractor: Polk County
- Emergency Medical Technician (EMT): State of Florida (14 years)
- Firefighter: State of Florida (34 years)
Government and Community Service
- Mayor of Dundee: Currently
- Dundee City Commission: Served for two years
- Chairman, Polk County Soil & Water Conservation Board: Elected position
- AFCD Executive Board, 2nd Vice President: Leadership role in advancing conservation efforts
Fire and Emergency Services
- Former Assistant Chief, Dundee Fire Department
- Polk County EMT: 14 years of service
- Dundee Fire Department: 34 years of service
Professional Affiliations
- Member, Auburndale Chamber of Commerce
- Member, Bartow Chamber of Commerce
- Member, Haines City Chamber of Commerce
- Member, Lakeland Chamber of Commerce
- Member, Kissimmee Chamber of Commerce
- Member, Winter Haven Chamber of Commerce
- Member, Winter Haven Rotary
