About Us
MEET THE TEAM...
Gloria Weir
Is the Resorts’ General Manager. She came to Florida in 1982 from New Jersey and immediately began her career with an affiliate of VPM as an escrow secretary giving her experience and an education in real estate contracts and closings. In 1987, she took a position as the personal assistant to one of the company’s owners who encouraged her to continue her real estate education. She obtained her Community Association Management License and went on to obtain her Florida Real Estate Associate License and subsequently her Florida Real Estate Broker’s License. She started her management career as manager of Smuggler’s Cove Resort and now acts as Executive General Manager of 6 resorts spanning the Gulf Coast from Indian Rocks Beach to Naples. Gloria has been an integral part of the growth and financial soundness of the resorts for over 25 years and considers the own-ers and guests truly family.
Mark Green
A native Floridian, grew up in Polk County and spent summers here on Anna Maria Island. After attending University both in the US and abroad, Mark returned to the states to take a position as an Investment Officer for Midland Mortgage Investment Company where he traveled the country analyzing potential investments for various syndication groups. He finally settled in New Orleans, Louisiana where he owned an antique and design gallery on Royal St. in the French Quarter. He has always maintained a home here and in 2000 returned to be near his family and made Bradenton his permanent home. At that time, Mark, a Florida Licensed Real Estate Associate, practiced real estate with Michael Saunders and Company before joining VPM in 2004. Mark says that living in paradise is a privilege and he loves sharing it with all of the Resorts owners and guests.
Lorilai Shamblin
Moved to Bradenton from Ohio as a child and grew up here. After graduating from the University of South Florida with a Bachelors degree in Public and Cultural Communications, she worked in the hospitality industry on Longboat Key and in Sarasota with a Property Appraisal Company. Lorilai has been with VPM four years and is the Resort’s Assistant Manager. She holds a Florida Community Association Management license and a Florida Real Estate Sales Associate’s license. Lorilai is an avid traveler and enjoys working in an industry that mirrors her personal interests.
Jodie Nelsen
Began working for VPM in 2007 providing weekend guest services. In 2010 She joined the administrative staff as the office administration assistant and in addition to those duties, takes care of the Resorts’ social networking efforts. Prior to joining VPM, Jodie worked for a real estate attorney and a property management firm. She has been in Manatee County the majority of her life, arriving from Massachusetts in 1971. When she is not working, Jodie enjoys spending time with her husband, and family.
Thomas (TC) Carlson
Was raised in Harrison, Michigan, a quaint lakefront community of 1,500. After Graduating from Central Michigan University with a Bachelors degree in Education, Tom entered the sales profession and has been doing so for the past 40 years. Tom has been working with VPM in various capacities since 1985 and currently provides the sales services for Anna Maria Island. He resides in Sarasota and is a fixture in the cultural coast’s social community.
