Michael Balanky is a third-generation Jacksonville native with strong ties to the area’s business, governmental and non-profit communities. Mr. Balanky has a strong track record in land development, land acquisition, entitlements, construction, and environmental remediation. He has shaped Chase into a company that succeeds by carefully selecting only premier development locations. In addition to his real estate activities, Michael serves on the board of directors of several of Jacksonville’s most notable companies and is very active in the non-profit sector. He is also a founding member of the Jacksonville Chapter of the Urban Land Institute.

More than twenty years of consistent quality project delivery have made Chase one of Jacksonville’s leading real estate companies. With a number of award-winning properties to its credit, Chase Properties continues to innovate and redefine quality. A recognized development authority, the firm’s staff is composed of dedicated, collaborative professionals who work with the best architectural, engineering and construction firms to create great places. Chase specializes in high-profile, mixed-use projects including transit-oriented developments (TODs) and public-private partnerships, with an emphasis on urban-infill incorporating healthy living initiatives.

Kellie Humphries is a board certified, full-service commercial construction attorney who co-leads Gunster's Construction Law practice. She advises clients participating in a multitude of project delivery methods and across industry sectors including corporate owners, design-builders, EPC contractors, joint ventures and general contractors. Her typical cases range from contract drafting/negotiation to project consulting and pre-suit dispute resolution through trial/final hearing.

Kellie’s services include simplifying complex agreements and training project teams on risk identification and mitigation. She also has extensive experience prosecuting and defending payment/change order claims, delay actions, construction defects, and related issues.

Kellie is dedicated to an advocacy style that is both calculated and “big picture” driven, while striving to advise clients on strategies to best serve their interests, both legal and financial.

Jon Paul (“JP”) brings nearly 20 years of experience to his role as Director of Architecture for Ryan A+E’s Southeast Region. Serving as the design and project director, he is responsible for managing a talented team of designers and helping to lead the project from its initial idea through execution.

While JP is well-versed across project types, he has devoted much of his professional career to healthcare. Creating a space that is comforting at some of our most vulnerable times in life, a place that welcomes children into the world, that houses systems and infrastructure to save lives and is operationally efficient has not only rewarding to him but has fostered and developed many of the skill sets that are applicable to every type of building project he works on. He is passionate about great design, problem solving and working with our clients and their team members to create great spaces.

Affiliations & Memberships

The American Institute of Architects (AIA)

LEED Accredited Professional

Evidence-Based Design Accreditation and Certification (EDAC)

Board of Regents, American College of Healthcare Architects (ACHA)

Founding Board Member South Florida U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC)

Former Board Member Societa Dante Alighieri Miami

Advisory Board Member The Institute for Patient Centered Design

Joshua Pardue is the founder of JPRE Development, a real estate investment, development, and advisory firm based in Tampa, Florida, with projects spanning the United States. With expertise across multiple asset classes, the firm specializes in urban, mixed-use, historical, adaptive reuse, distressed acquisitions, and net lease investments in more than 25 states. While maintaining a national presence, JPRE Development is deeply committed to Florida, focusing on urban projects that drive economic growth and revitalization. In Jacksonville, the firm is managing the development of the former Jacksonville Jewish Center into Springfield Lofts at 205 N. 3rd St. In addition to Springfield Lofts, the firm is leading several adaptive-reuse and mixed-use revitalization projects including The Village at Springfield and the Phoenix Arts District, that are helping to transform historic neighborhoods into vibrant live-work communities. These developments blend restored landmarks like the Karpeles Grand and Beulah Beal Schoolhouse with modern creative spaces, underscoring the company’s commitment to thoughtful urban renewal.

Prior to founding JPRE Development and other ventures, Pardue held positions with firms including PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) and Colliers International. He was integral in the launch of the New York office of Stan Johnson Company, a national capital markets advisory firm that was recently acquired by NorthMarq, and where he continues to serve in a leadership capacity. Educated with an Executive MBA and an undergrad in finance, Pardue’s expertise is complemented by industry certifications such as CCIM (Certified Commercial Investment Member) and course work in GP and LP joint venture structuring.

Charlie Briggs is the Business Development Manager for the Jacksonville office. Charlie brings more than 25 years of hands-on industry experience, including project management, project engineering, structural and architectural design, and communications infrastructure engineering.

He is a United States Army Veteran who exemplifies leadership and is known for his ability to successfully foster a collaborative working relationship with clients and design teams.

Charlie has significant expertise in the healthcare industry and has managed $100M+ ground-up and renovation projects for Baptist Health, St. Vincent’s, A.I. duPont Hospital, the Dover SurgiCenter, and other healthcare educational systems.

Dr. Irvin PeDro Cohen is the Sr. Executive Director of LISC (Local Initiatives Support Corporation) Jacksonville. Dr. Cohen is a Jacksonville, FL native and he received his bachelor’s degree in Sociology from the University of North Florida, an MBA in Marketing from Pfeiffer University and a Doctorate in Organizational Leadership and Urban Education from Nova Southeastern University. His research is centered on the social well-being of the African American community (education, healthcare and economics) and particularly the role the African American church plays within that space.

Dr. Cohen serves on the advisory boards of the University of Florida’s Clinical Translation Science Institute and Vanderbilt University’s Recruitment Innovation Center, Leadership Jax, and Changing Homeless Coalition. He is a member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Incorporated and a member of Leadership Jax Class of 2014.