Meet the Board!

Our board members bring a wide variety of expertise to the Naranja Lakes CRA and are committed to serving the Naranja Lakes community. All members have been appointed by the Miami-Dade County Board of Commissioners.

Board Leadership

Kenneth Forbes serves as the Chair of the Naranja Lakes CRA Board. Forbes has an extensive background in community service, particularly in the South-Dade area, including Naranja Lakes. He has served on boards and committees focused on a range of community improvement including economic, agricultural, transportation, business development and more.

Kenneth Forbes, Chair

Stuart Archer has served as the Vice Chair of the Naranja Lakes CRA since 2011. Archer has lived in the South Florida community for over 60 years and has remained active in community engagement throughout that time. His career began in the military where he served for 30 years in the Air Force. For 50 years, Archer has been active in the Naranja Lakes Condominium Associations, serving on multiple boards and as President during Hurricane Andrew period. He participated in relief efforts like food distribution and management of insurance policies for the Condo Associations, and has since remained well-known in the community for his dedication.

Stuart Archer, Vice Chair

Board Members of Naranja Lakes CRA

Danny Olgetree is a dedicated public servant with over 5 years of experience in law enforcement and community relations. As a federal police officer with the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta, he successfully builds trust with local residents. His background, including internships with the Florida Senate and 11th Judicial Circuit, underscores his commitment to positive community impact.

Derek J. Sippio is an accomplished sales leader with over 18 years of experience in the medical industry. Over his career, he has consistently exceeded sales targets, ranking top in his field. He now brings his expertise in developing strategic sales approaches, building relationships with healthcare leaders, and driving revenue growth to serve the Naranja Lakes community.

Derrick L. Lordeus is an accomplished educator and coach with over 20 years of experience. He has taught physical education at various schools, and his coaching background, including stints with the Miami Dolphins and high school teams, demonstrates his commitment to youth development — a valuable asset for fostering positive community growth.

Erick Caceres is a financial services leader with over 15 years of experience in operations, product development, marketing, and training. At SouthState Bank, he spearheaded new product launches, led vendor management, created training programs, and enhanced operational efficiencies to reduce expenses. He now brings his expertise in strategic planning to Naranja Lakes CRA’s revitalization initiatives.

Cornelius Shiver has over 20 years of experience revitalizing urban areas. As former Southeast Overtown/Park West CRA Executive Director, he led $4.6 billion in projects, 1,400 new housing units, and anti-gentrification efforts. His legal background advocating for justice complements Naranja Lakes CRA’s equitable community transformation mission.

Board Leadership

Kenneth Forbes serves as the Chair of the Naranja Lakes CRA Board. Forbes has an extensive background in community service, particularly in the South-Dade area, including Naranja Lakes. He has served on boards and committees focused on a range of community improvement including economic, agricultural, transportation, business development and more.

Kenneth Forbes, Chair

Stuart Archer has served as the Vice Chair of the Naranja Lakes CRA since 2011. Archer has lived in the South Florida community for over 60 years and has remained active in community engagement throughout that time. His career began in the military where he served for 30 years in the Air Force. For 50 years, Archer has been active in the Naranja Lakes Condominium Associations, serving on multiple boards and as President during Hurricane Andrew period. He participated in relief efforts like food distribution and management of insurance policies for the Condo Associations, and has since remained well-known in the community for his dedication.

Stuart Archer, Vice Chair

Board Members of Naranja Lakes CRA

Danny Olgetree is a dedicated public servant with over 5 years of experience in law enforcement and community relations. As a federal police officer with the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta, he successfully builds trust with local residents. His background, including internships with the Florida Senate and 11th Judicial Circuit, underscores his commitment to positive community impact.

Derek J. Sippio is an accomplished sales leader with over 18 years of experience in the medical industry. Over his career, he has consistently exceeded sales targets, ranking top in his field. He now brings his expertise in developing strategic sales approaches, building relationships with healthcare leaders, and driving revenue growth to serve the Naranja Lakes community.

Derrick L. Lordeus is an accomplished educator and coach with over 20 years of experience. He has taught physical education at various schools, and his coaching background, including stints with the Miami Dolphins and high school teams, demonstrates his commitment to youth development — a valuable asset for fostering positive community growth.

Erick Caceres is a financial services leader with over 15 years of experience in operations, product development, marketing, and training. At SouthState Bank, he spearheaded new product launches, led vendor management, created training programs, and enhanced operational efficiencies to reduce expenses. He now brings his expertise in strategic planning to Naranja Lakes CRA’s revitalization initiatives.

Cornelius Shiver has over 20 years of experience revitalizing urban areas. As former Southeast Overtown/Park West CRA Executive Director, he led $4.6 billion in projects, 1,400 new housing units, and anti-gentrification efforts. His legal background advocating for justice complements Naranja Lakes CRA’s equitable community transformation mission.

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