Meet our Board of Directors
Founder:
Jordan McKinney
Jordan is a Pensacola local who came up with this crazy idea 3 years ago and only 7 days later our site and membership was up and running! She's the mom of two girls Charlotte and Caroline. Her favorite past times are reading, refurbishing furniture, thrifting, listening to true crime podcasts, and planning events and home decor.
Jordan is a local teacher and is an advocate for childhood cancer after her daughter Charlotte who was initially diagnosed with leukemia back in 2020, has recently relapsed as of June 2023.
She was a 2022 Rising Star in InWeekly Magazine and had a book for teachers published in 2020. She was part of the Leadership Pensacola class of 2020. She loves all things Positively Pensacola and can't wait to see where we will go from here!
President :
Jessica Ryberg
Having goals for our team and reflecting on our time together is so important, and there is no better kindhearted lady in Pensacola than Jessica!
Jessica is a graphic designer born and raised in Pensacola. Her new favorite title is Mom to her son
"Bear”. She loves to-do lists, podcasts, journaling and reading. On weekends, you can find her going to brunch with friends, playing the violin at a wedding, sweating in spin class, or spending time with family after church! She has been named a Rising Star in Pensacola by InWeekly Magazine.
VP of Community Outreach: Melissa Holzgrefe
Bio Coming soon
Vice President of Membership:
Jordan McKinnon
Jordan McKinnon is originally from Birmingham, AL but has called Pensacola her home for nearly 7 years. She two wonderful babies, Alex and Eleanor. She is a Senior Associate at Huron Consulting Group, striving to help improve healthcare throughout the country.
Both her and her husband, Denis, have a heart for leading/mentoring and serve as directors at Camp Winnataska and play an active role on the lead team at Echo Life Church.
Jordan has a heart for serving the community and has served through organizations such as Rally on the Runway, Pace Center for Girls, Feeding the Gulf Coast and Ronald McDonald House.
In her free time, she enjoys spending quality time with family & friends, painting, and event planning!
Rebecca Brewer: Treasurer
Rebecca grew up in Nebraska where she met her husband, Chris, while he was stationed there. After a short stay in Germany they moved to Navarre and have loved the area ever since. Rebecca has two amazing kids, Caitlin and Noah, and has been involved in their school for several years serving on a variety of committees. Looking to expand her friend group and meet some women outside of the school world, Rebecca joined Positively Pensacola in August of 2020. Previously a law firm accountant, she now owns her own small business, Posh and Pretty Wood Flowers. Rebecca is involved in The Junior League of Pensacola and loves helping out with a variety of non-profits as the need arise. In her free time Rebecca loves to spend time with her family and friends, travel, more travel, have game nights, hike and read a good book.
Secretary: Lauren Illian
Bio Coming Soon!
Membership Liaison: Sarah Kaiser
Originally from the midwest, Sarah and her husband, Jake, now call Pensacola their forever home after living here for 16 years. They have fallen in love with the community and enjoy boating, flying, hiking and traveling with their 2 young children.
Sarah is on faculty at a local college teaching several Business courses during the school year. Her and her husband also lead successful real estate careers loving all things HGTV.
A strong believer in investing in others, Sarah is actively involved in community growth, working to make a positive impact and create opportunities for others. Whether it’s in the classroom, at a community event, or with a book in hand, she’s always looking for ways to build connections, encourage growth, and make her community a better place.
Our Leadership Team
Membership Chair: Megan Tharpe
Membership Chair: Allie Bricker
Books & Bubbly Chair: Whitney Bono
Sunshine Chair: Taylor Mulder
Positively Moms Chair: Megan Holland