DISTRICT MANAGERS
Jason Pierman
Mr. Pierman serves as Management Director, having joined SDS in 2006 after returning to South Florida from Columbus, Ohio, where he worked for BISYS Fund Services, Inc. During Mr. Pierman’s time in the mutual fund servicing industry, he worked as an Instructional Designer and Manager of a multi-client call center, where he directly managed a staff of over fifty call center representatives servicing 40+ mutual funds. He brings a well rounded skill set to the company with his background in media and finance, having experience in project management, customer service, client relations, crisis management, policy writing and technical instruction.
Jason is a graduate of Denison University with a BA in Media Technology and Arts. In addition to his District Management duties, he utilizes this skill set in overseeing SDS’ technical services and marketing initiatives. Jason is a past President of The Benjamin School Alumni Council. In his free time, he enjoys coaching pole vaulting at The Benjamin School.
Gloria Perez
Mrs. Perez joined the team at Special District Services, Inc. in 2014, opening an office located in West Kendall.
Mrs. Perez has extensive experience in Property Management, Construction Development and Business Development in South Florida. Her career started in Property Management where she acquired her Florida State Community Association Managers License in 1995 (currently active) and worked with several local Homeowner and Condominium Associations. She then merged into the Construction industry by way of Miller and Solomon were she was a Project Coordinator; ultimately owning her own construction company, Champ Construction Group, Inc., successfully for over 16 years as President. Later in her career she specialized in Business Development and also served as Regional Manager for a Fortune 500 Company, Kelly Services.
Mrs. Perez attended Florida National College for Intro to Law, Florida Atlantic University for Construction Management and Miami-Dade College for Certifications. She is fluent in both English and Spanish. Mrs. Perez is a proud and active member of the Miami Community where she was raised. She continues to expand her networking relationships within South Florida through Special District Services, Inc. Mrs. Perez is honored and enthusiastic about being a part of the SDS team and is working toward establishing and expanding business in Miami-Dade.
Andrew Karmeris, C.P.A.
Mr. Karmeris attended the University of North Florida where he graduated with degrees in Economics and International Business. After working for Major League Baseball’s International Game Development Department in New York City, his career path led him to Miami, Florida. There he worked as a Forensic Accountant and graduated from Florida Atlantic University with a Master of Business Administration degree.
While working in Miami, he was instrumental in the development of new business and successfully established a Miami office for Ellrich, Neal, Smith & Stohlman, P.A. Andrew moved back to his hometown of Palm Beach Gardens in 2017 where he spent a year specializing in tax preparation and planning. He brought his well-versed background to Special District Services, Inc. in 2018.
Michael McElligott
Mr. McElligott started out in the banking industry after receiving his BS degree in Finance from Florida State University. During his 7 year banking career, Michael was part of a joint venture whose focus was on new custom home construction and financing in central Florida. Michael joined SDS in 2007 after moving to South Florida. Initially Michael was hired into the finance department of SDS, where he worked as the Assistant CDD Finance Director for 10 years before becoming a District Manager. This gives Michael the added benefit of having intimate knowledge of both the management and finance sides of district operations.
In addition to his Finance degree, Mr. McElligott is also a certified District Manager, having completed the FASD Certified District Manager course. Michael also currently sits on the board of the FASD Education Foundation.
Kathleen Dailey Meneely
Ms. Meneely joined our firm in 2015 to manage the expanding Southwest Florida District. With nearly 30-years experience in municipal operations, Ms. Meneely has held City Manager and Deputy City Manager positions with full-service communities throughout the State of Florida varying in demographics, size and budgets. Her background includes working with the southwest Florida cities of Venice and Punta Gorda, the southeast cities of Boca Raton, Ocean Ridge, Highland Beach and Oakland Park, and the central Florida city of Kissimmee. Of note, her tenure with the City of Punta Gorda was following the devastation of Hurricane Charley, where she was an integral part of a community having to rebuild – including planning, community outreach and building consensus with diverse groups and competing interests in recovery strategies. Specializing in Human Resources, Labor Negotiations, Citizen Collaboration, Public Relations and Communications, Ms. Meneely brings an approachable and trusted leadership style that is responsive to our growing districts and the Boards governing those districts.
A native of Ohio, Ms. Meneely received her B. A. in Communications and M. A. in Public Administration from Bowling Green State University in Bowling Green, Ohio. She is also trained in the Dale Carnegie Leadership methods and in National Incident Emergency Management (NIMS). She has been an active member of the International City/County Management Association (ICMA), the Florida City/County Management Association (FCCMA), a graduate of Leadership programs in Sarasota, Boca Raton and Charlotte County and former president of South Sarasota County United Way.
Armando Silva
Mr. Silva’s career began with managing Low-Income Housing Tax Credit communities in South Florida, where he excelled in State and Federal housing compliance (Fair Housing Act and Department of Housing and Urban Development regulations), customer relations, community administrative management/maintenance, and advertisement. In 2015, he joined the team at Special District Services, Inc. at the age of 24, where he started working under the guidance of District Manager, Neil Kalin. Raised in Miami, Florida, Mr. Silva is an active member of the Miami-Dade County community where he takes time to assist in community outreach programs and coach team sports for local parks.
Armando is a graduate of Florida International University, where he earned a Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, and is currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Business Administration, with a concentration in Finance from Trident University International. He is fluent in both Spanish and English and is also a proud member of the American Society for Public Administration, South Florida Chapter.
Belhaim “Frank” Sakuma, Jr., CDM
Mr. Sakuma joined the firm in 2018 during our further expansion along the Treasure Coast. With a history of active duty in the US Navy, executive management positions in Florida’s court system and program administration services for the St. Johns River Water Management District, Mr. Sakuma has over 30 years of public service. During his tenure with the Clerk of Court, he served as Personnel Director, Official Records Manager, and at one time managed over 100 staff at the Moore Justice Center. Prior to joining the firm he served as the Chief Operating Officer of the IRL Council, helping shepherd the Indian River Lagoon National Estuary Program through transition from a water management district into a Florida special district. He now leverages a career of public service into effective and efficient management of his assigned districts.
Upon returning from active duty, Mr. Sakuma received his BS degree in Legal Studies from the University of Central Florida and his Master’s degree in Business Administration from Saint Leo University. He is a Certified District Manager, having graduated from the FASD/FSU CDM Program. When not working or volunteering, you may find him with his wife and son enjoying the Florida outdoors.
Nancy Nguyen
Ms. Nguyen has over 15 years of experience in Property Management Services and Accounting for Low-Income Housing Tax Credit communities throughout the State of Florida, where she excelled in State and Federal housing compliance (Fair Housing Act and Department of Housing and Urban Development regulations), customer relations, budget development, preparation and filing of Financial Reports (Florida Housing Finance Corporation and State Apartment Incentive Loan), and development, implementation and maintenance of system procedures and policies regarding Accounts Payable.
Ms. Nguyen attended Broward College for Accounting Technology and for various Certifications spanning from Business Operations to Accounting Technology Management. She is fluent in both English and Spanish. Ms. Nguyen is an active member of the Miami-Dade and Broward County communities where she takes time to tutor students who are experiencing difficulties in several subject groups (mathematics, world studies and sciences).
William Crosley
Mr. Crosley Joined Special District Services as District Manager in 2019. His past work includes professional golf course consultation and landscape design with the John Deere Corporation and most recently Managed one of the largest maintenance free Homeowner Associations in Sarasota with almost 700 homes and extensive amenity and common areas. This work experience compliments the needs of Special Districts in regards to daily administration, customer service, and efficient communication.
William attended Pennsylvania State University and Delaware County Community College, and is also licensed Florida Community Association Manager. His assignment is District Manager of the West Villages Improvement District, one of the country’s fastest growing master planned communities and Central Parc, North Port’s Florida’s newest Community Development District.
Michelle Krizen
Michelle Krizen joined SDS in 2022 to manage districts in the ever-growing Southwest Florida area. With a Masters in Curriculum & Instruction and a Bachelor of Science, Michelle brought over 17 years of government work experience in the education field to our team – specializing in organizing meetings, working with budgets, and communicating with stakeholders who have changing needs. With various leadership roles in the education sector, Michelle has seasoned problem-solving skills and knows how to efficiently handle the complex requirements of our districts.
As a Southwest Florida native, having attended the State College of Florida and the University of South Florida, and locally raising four boys with her husband, Michelle has a keen understanding of unique dynamics of the region.
Allyson Holland
Ms. Holland is a proud alumna of the University of Notre Dame, where she graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering. She began her career in Southwest Florida in 2004, working for a local engineering firm on the design and permitting of a project known as the Town of Ave Maria. Ms. Holland refined her project management skills by overseeing a diverse portfolio of projects across Southwest Florida. Transitioning to the public sector in 2015, Ms. Holland served as the Deputy Utilities Director for the City of Naples, successfully managing Capital Improvement Projects across seven divisions. Her time in the public sector cultivated relationships with residents and business owners, strengthening her customer service skills.
Ms. Holland joined SDS in 2024 to serve as the District Manager for the Ave Maria Stewardship Community District. She brings her expertise in management operations for both private and public sectors. Ms. Holland is known to overcome challenges, and employ problem-solving skills, persistence, and teamwork to achieve successful outcomes.