Candidate: Jackie Espinosa

Candidate's Statement

Jackie Espinosa, born and raised  in North Jersey. Relocated to Central Florida in 1991. 

I became a licensed real estate professional in 1986.  In 1989 I obtained my first degree in legal studies which later allowed me to pursue a career as a law firm's senior real estate paralegal.

My first year in Florida was dedicated to education and networking. I obtained my Title Insurance Agent license,  Real Estate Broker license,  Mortgage Broker License and  State Educator’s license for Chapter 494 NMLS (educator and course provider since 2005). 

My first job was in Kissimmee (1992) at the First Bank of Osceola as a title agent. I later became  the branch manager at the Park Place Gulf Atlantic Title Branch(1993).  

My husband (of 31 years), Jorge Espinosa and I decided it was then time to live the dreams and goals of entreprenurship. We opened our first of several successful businesses in 1995.  Professional Mortgage Services and Florida Mortgage Academy became the foundation of our journey,  As time prevailed, we developed a love and a deep connection with the community we've served since 1991. 

Throughout our tenure in Kissimmee, we became stewards  of  several businesses all located in the heart of Downtown Kissimmee's Historic District. 

Accomplishments:  "My biggest accomplishments" are not the businesses we serve as a family, my biggest accomplishment is understanding the vision of our future and knowing wholeheartedly I have raised two amazing young women. They are my reason, they are my WHY.  When I think of them and our grandchildren, I see the vision clearly.  We are destined to leave a better world for them and the generations to follow.

Businesses:

1. Florida Mortgage Pros 1995  & The Mortgage Academy 2005
2. The Real Estate Gallery 1998   Jaslene Residential & Commercial Division 1993
3. Adanse, LLC. 2008
4. Chandeliers Ballroom & Event Center  2008
5. Kissimmee Diner  2017
6. Matador Taco and Tapas Restaurant  2018
7. Kissimmee Marina by Lake Toho 2021

Serving:

• Executive Board - Secretary for The Transition House - Osceola 2019-present
• Planning Advisory Board member - City of Kissimmee since 2017
• Chair for Kissimmee Main Street 2018-2019
• City of Kissimmee Planning Advisory Board 2017-present
• City of Kissimmee – Affordable Housing Committee 2018-present
• Osceola County - Affordable Housing Committee 2020-present
• Osceola County Charter Review Committee  2021-present
• Member of Florida MBA  1995 -2022
• Member of NAMB  1995 -2022
• Member of NDCA 2008-2022