MEET THE BOARD
Heather Brookey - President​
Heather and her husband moved to North Kenwood in 2018 and have enjoyed getting to know their neighbors. She brings a wealth of knowledge to our association being both a small business owner and realtor. Heather and her husband are the owners if the Bier Boutique restaurant in Historic Uptown.
Stephen Murray - Vice President
Stephen and his wife moved to North Kenwood in 2019 and have enjoyed getting to know their neighbors. They love the St. Pete food, craft beer and cocktail, and arts scenes, and of course, the amazing local beaches. You can find then most mornings and evenings walking our Shih Tzu, Obie, around the neighborhood or Booker Creek park.
James Brownlee - Board Member
James and his partner, Eddie Montez moved to St Pete 22 years ago with employment transfers. Their prior home was San Jose CA. James is a native of Sunnyside, NY and spent his first 35 years in an assortment of New York State localities. Their home here in North Kenwood is rounded off with their 'family' of all rescues. First is their senior Puggle, Bailey; next a Blue Healer, Hope (another senior); and lastly a Lab/Pit mix named Rocco. You may see them walking their 'family' individually around the neighborhood. They also assist a neighbor in walking his rescue, a Pit named Happy.
In addition to working in a finance department of a major .com retailer, James enjoys his hobby of genealogy and working around the house on a variety of projects. James and Eddie are just second owners of their home and much of the property is still original to 1951. Their furnishing include 'various' finds from over the years; and furniture from both of James' grandparents and a great grandmother.
Over the years James has been active with the Association in differing capacities from member to Vice President. James is excited the Association has grown with new individuals and their talents. James really likes living on 26th St and strives to know as many neighbors on a first name basis as is allowable.
Deirdre Kurnett - Treasurer
Deirdre moved to North Kenwood in 2015 from California. She works for a Healthcare staffing firm as a Compliance Manager. She is a regular participant in NKNA meetings, activities and volunteer events.
Debbie Shirley - Board Member
Debbie is a lifelong resident of St. Petersburg. She works in a supportive role in forensic engineering with previous a background as a paralegal in criminal defense.
She has had various roles in the association over the years from board member to secretary and loves what our association does for our community. She and Tom have 6 rescue kitties which love to watch from the front window as the walkers and doggies go past.
Nicole Lemmo Saini - Board Member
Nicole has been a resident of North Kenwood since 2022. Before moving to St. Petersburg she has lived in multiple places around Florida and the world. She is the Digital Marketing Director for the National Environmental Education Association and is passionate about environmental issues. She joined the NKNA first as the Chair of the Tree Committee and then a board member. Nicole and her partner Sarthak love life in St. Pete, working in their garden and trying all of the great restaurants in town.