BNWL Members
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Rich Kocinski, President
Painting
Rich Kocinski
Title: Owner
Five Star Painting of Punta Gorda
Five Star Painting of Fort Myers
Mobile: 724-216-3215
Email: rich.kocinski@fivestarpainting.com
Six years ago, after 35 years in the corporate world running multiple medical equipment manufacturing companies, Rich decided to exit corporate America and start a local business. After looking at many opportunities, he decided on the painting business and purchased both Punta Gorda & Fort Myers areas. Now in his 5th year of business, Rich has built an exceptional reputation in the community with over 200 five star reviews. He has built a team around him with a focus on quality and reliability.
Rich is Married to Heather and has one son in collage at Embry Riddle studying Aerospace Engineering. With 6 horses, 3 dogs, a barn cat, and a son in collage, Rich is highly motivated with many mouths to feed 🙂
Alexia Martin, Vice President
Property & Casualty Insurance
Alexia Martin
Title: Owner
Office: (941) 257-0692
Email: alexia.martin@whitcoinsurance.com
We are a leader in providing quality insurance protection for hundreds of families and businesses throughout Punta Gorda, Port Charlotte and Charlotte County. Providing superior customer service and low insurance rates along with our ability to understand our customer’s insurance coverage needs drives the success of our agency. The insurance companies we represent offer tested, reliable insurance products and excellent customer service.
Bill Jones, Treasurer
Real Estate
Bill Jones
Title: Broker/Owner
Barnes & Phillips Real Estate Inc.
Office: 941-743-4200Â Ex: 112
Email: billjonesrealtor@comcast.net
With deep roots in Southwest Florida and decades of real estate experience, Bill Jones leads Barnes & Phillips Real Estate with professionalism, integrity, and unmatched local expertise. A fourth-generation native Floridian and proud U.S. Marine Corps veteran, Bill brings a disciplined work ethic, strong leadership, and a lifelong passion for real estate to every client relationship.
As a Licensed Real Estate Broker, Bill has expanded his family’s legacy business into a full-service real estate firm, providing expert representation in residential and commercial sales, property management, and land transactions. Known for his integrity, hands-on approach, and deep understanding of the local market, Bill remains committed to delivering personalized service and real results for every client.
Dedicated to serving the Southwest Florida community, Bill’s reputation is built on trust, service, and a genuine connection to the region he calls home. Outside of work, he enjoys fishing, hunting, and spending quality time with his family.
Specialties: Residential & Commercial Sales | Vacant Land | Property Management
Health Insurance Broker
Denise Horton
Title: Owner
Horton Marshall Financial Services, LLC
Mobile: 443-871-2218
Email: dahorton50@gmail.com
Denise Horton an independent agent and operating owner of Horton Marshall Financial Services, LLC, currently servicing Lee and Charlotte counties in Florida. Denise is licensed in FL. MD and DC.
Sales and Servicing Group and Personal Insurance
Specializing in Life, Health, Medicare, Disability Short & Long Term Disability, Dental & Vision plans
Servicing Local Businesses and Families for 34+ yrs!
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Women’s Clothing
Tara Wharton-Price
Title: Proprietor
2705 Tamiami Trl, Punta Gorda, FL 33950
Tara Bella’s Boutique & Consignment
Phone: 941-655-8172
Email: tara@tarabellashop.com
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Pest Control
Kevin Lockett
Title: Owner
West Florida Termite & Pest Control
Phone: 941-623-3504
Email: kevinlockett63@gmail.com
With over 20 years experience in the pest and termite industry we treat every customer like they are a part of our family.
Automotive Repair
Walt Fortney
Title: Owner
Office Phone: 941-637-8988
Mobile Phone: 941-875-8454
Email: walt@waltsgaragepg.com
Veteran owned, family run, honest auto repair serving Charlotte County.
Handyman
Mark Walters
Title: Owner
Punta Gorda & Charlotte County
Phone: 781-307-6209
Email: lorimarw@yahoo.com
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Groupiehead is an exclusive, creative marketing team based in Punta Gorda FL. We have over 25 years of solid, hands-on experience working with a variety of clients with a wide array of budgets and projects.
Florist & Event Space
Kerrie Tyree
Title: Owner
A Vermont Touch Florist and Events
5240 Duncan Rd, Punta Gorda FL 33982
Phone: 941-473-6030
Email: kerrieducharme0@gmail.com
Full service Florist for pick up or delivery. Fully decorated Venue for all occasions and events.
Plumbing Services
Kristina Porreca
Champion Plumbing Sewer and Drain LLC
931 NE 7th St Suite B, Cape Coral, FL 33909
Phone: 239-257-2249
Email: championplumbingcc@gmail.com
Champion Plumbing Sewer & Drain, your go-to solution with a team of licensed plumbers boasting an impressive 50 years of combined experience.
Lawn & Plant Health Care
Daniel Sivak
Title: CEO
Port Charlotte to Naples
Phone: 708-990-7776
Email: daniel@healingroots.earth
We are a regenerative soil solutions company that optimizes soil health by restoring the community of native soil microorganisms that we derive from our locally produced, excellent quality compost. We provide services for lawns, landscaping, gardens, nurseries, farms, orchards, ranches & more!
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HVAC Air Conditioning
Dustin Feindel
Title: Owner
Precision Air Conditioning of Florida, LLC
Charlotte, Lee, DeSoto, Sarasota Counties
Phone: 941-353-5250
Email: precisionaof@gmail.com
Precision Air Conditioning of Florida is a locally owned HVAC company serving Southwest Florida with expert system installation, repair, and maintenance. We pride ourselves on honest service, fair pricing, and customer satisfaction. We offer free second opinions, free estimates on new systems, one year of maintenance with every new system, and discounts for veterans and first responders.
Wine Caterer
Rita Puglise
Title: Owner
Charlotte, Lee, DeSoto, Sarasota Counties
Phone: 941-419-1194
Email: ritavinetowine@gmail.com
The Traveling Vine brings curated wine tasting experiences straight to you—perfect for parties, events, or a fun night in. We pair great wines with great times, creating memorable moments wherever we go.
Merchant Services
Justin Aylor
Title: Owner
USA & Canada
Phone: 321-917-6462
Email: aylorsllc@gmail.com
Aylors LLC is a family-owned Florida business dedicated to helping local merchants save money by reducing credit card processing fees through our cash discount program and competitive traditional processing. We proudly support our community by making payment solutions more affordable for small businesses to thrive.
Lot Services
Lisa Kersey
Title: Owner/Manager
Fort Myers to Sarasota
Phone: 941-740-7300
Email: alllotservices@gmail.com
From environmental surveys to clearing and prepping a lot a your future home. Our services include: Gopher Tortoise surveys/permitting/relocation, land clearing, mulching, grade work, culverts, septic install, bushhogging and more.
Holistic Wellness
Kendra Turner
Title: Owner/Manager
Punta Gorda
Phone: 941 777 3070
Email: kendra@energyhugs.com
I am an Eden Energy Medicine Advanced Practitioner and Teacher. Energy Medicine is a new field with ancient roots. It builds not only on what is known in Western science and medicine, it also draws heavily from Eastern and indigenous health practices. It is both a complement to other approaches to medical care and a complete system for self-care and self-help.
In Energy Medicine, a practitioner does not “heal” you – we balance and re-activate your body’s natural ability to heal itself. Most importantly, we educate our clients by teaching them various energy healing techniques they can use at home to strengthen their body’s own innate healing capacity.
Chiropractic
Melissa Harmon
Title: Doctor of Chiropractic/President
Charlotte County, Sarasota County, Desoto County
Mobile: 941-544-4423
Office: 941-625-2667
Email: drharmon@integrativewellnesscenters.com
Solving the root cause of your health concerns. We’ve got your back, and more!
Financial Services
Chris Schultz
Title: Investment Advisor Representative
Southwest Florida
Mobile/Office: 941-204-6338
Holistic financial planning covering all areas of planning for families and businesses, including – Protection, Savings, Retirement, and Asset Management.
Keynote Speaker, Trainer, Coach
Lisa Hardy
Title: President/Owner
Parakaleo Training and Consulting
Southwest Florida and nationwide
Mobile: 941-628-9937
As a keynote speaker, I bring warmth, clarity, and a strong sense of purpose, inspiring audiences with messages rooted in encouragement, accountability, and practical action. Drawing from my background in leadership development and mission-driven outreach, my presentations are marked by engaging storytelling, strategic insight, and a motivational tone that leaves listeners equipped and uplifted. Whether addressing teams, conferences, or community gatherings, my delivery invites honest reflection and energizes others toward positive, collective impact.
Home Inspection Services
Kevin Hippchen
Title: Owner/President
All-American Home Inspections
Charlotte County
Mobile: 941-763-0063
Email: captainkev68@gmail.com
All-American Home Inspections, led by U.S. veteran Kevin Hippchen, provides reliable and thorough home inspections you can trust. Known for his diligence and attention to detail, Kevin ensures every client receives the highest level of professionalism and peace of mind.
Photography
Michael Zeigler
Title: Photographer
Charlotte County
Mobile/Office: 210-383-1505
Email: mike@ziggysimages.com
I believe in putting my customers first on every job. My goal isn’t to get rich from one project — it’s to deliver real value to every client I serve. Over time, I hope my success will come from the trust and satisfaction of many happy customers.