Rebuilding Together Greater Florida (RTGFL) ensures every family has a safe, healthy home. Through free home repairs and affordable housing, we help neighbors stay in the communities they love—at no cost to them.
Since our inception in 2000, we’ve helped thousands of families throughout Tampa Bay,
Southwest Florida, North Florida, and Central Florida. Working under the Rebuilding Together
umbrella—a national organization with over 140 affiliates—RTGFL addresses urgent repairs,
disaster relief, homeowner education, and more. We’re here to ensure that safe and affordable
housing is within reach for every neighbor.
For 25 years, Rebuilding Together Greater Florida has been strengthening communities. Explore our interactive timeline to see how we’ve helped Floridians rebuild, recover, and thrive—one milestone at a time.
Justin Coles has been at Rebuilding Together Tampa Bay since 2019, initially covering corporate engagement, he quickly grew to lead the organization’s... READ MORE
We’re a dynamic organization with over 25 professionals from diverse backgrounds in construction management, community development, marketing, and more. Together with passionate volunteers, neighborhood partners, and trusted contractors, we bring transformative change—one home at a time.
Tampa Bay HQ
3914 US-301 #700
Tampa, FL 33619
813-878-9000
St. Petersburg
1350 22nd St S, St. Petersburg, FL 33712
813-878-9000
Central Florida
126 E Colonial Dr,
Orlando, FL 32801
407-898-3777
DeSoto County
16 S Volusia Ave,
Arcadia, FL 34266
813-614-2962
Sarasota County
Resilience Incubator
1760 Mound St., 2nd Floor,
Sarasota, FL 34236
813-614-2962
Charlotte County
Family Services Center (FSC) 21500 Gibralter Dr., Port Charlotte, FL 33952 813-614-2962
Lee County
3049 Cleveland Ave.
Suite 200
Fort Myers, FL 33907
239-229-6392
Central Florida
126 E Colonial Dr,
Orlando, FL 32801
407-898-3777
Hurricane Distribution Center
5148 Le Tourneau Cir, Tampa, FL 33610
813-878-9000
Rebuilding Together Tampa Bay INC. | EIN:59-3664580 | CH No.CH24010 |CGC:1522294
Rebuilding Together Tampa Bay INC is a registered 501c3 nonprofit organization. A COPY OF THE OFFICIAL REGISTRATION AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICES BY CALLING TOLL-FREE, WITHIN THE STATE, 1-800-HELPFLA OR AT www.FloridaConsumerHelp.com.
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Mr. Garcia is presently the Chief Executive Officer of Rebuilding Together Tampa Bay (RTTB). He is responsible for all fundraising activities through foundations and corporations and for development of business plans and programs for the organization and to the development of the staff capacity.
Before RTTB, Mr. Garcia was the Deputy Director of Housing and Education Alliance in Tampa. Before moving to the Tampa area, he was the Executive Director of the Latino Economic Development Corporation in Washington, DC. He has been working in the not-for-profit field for over 25 years with extensive experience in housing, business and economic development activities, fundraising, public relations and communications. In addition, Mr. Garcia has a Bachelor of Arts in Education.
With over two decades of experience in finance and administration, Liz has been instrumental in guiding both small and large businesses toward financial stability and growth. As the Chief Financial Officer at Rebuilding Together Greater Florida, she brings a strategic approach to financial planning, assessing business models, and implementing innovative solutions that drive efficiency and profitability.
Throughout her career, Liz has helped businesses navigate transitions, optimize accounting systems, and develop strategies to minimize expenses while maximizing profits. Her expertise has not only saved companies time and money but has also positioned them for long-term success.
Liz’s dedication to financial excellence and strategic innovation makes her an invaluable asset to Rebuilding Together Greater Florida and the communities it serves.
Ana brings extensive experience to her role as Vice President of Human Resources and Contract Management at Rebuilding Together Tampa Bay. With a distinguished legal career in New Jersey, where she practiced Family Law, Criminal Law, and Real Estate etc., she offers a unique perspective and versatile skill set that greatly enriches our organization. Her unwavering focus and dedication ensure transparency and accountability for our team.
As a forward-thinking professional, Ana is pivotal in developing and implementing policies, streamlining procedures, and managing personnel effectively. She plays a strategic role in aligning HR practices with RTTB’s overall goals and objectives. Under her stewardship, we maintain not only seamless processes, but also foster a vibrant and inclusive work environment, upholding the highest standards of legal and ethical compliance.
Justin Coles has been at Rebuilding Together Tampa Bay since 2019, initially covering corporate engagement, he quickly grew to lead the organization’s entire development & marketing function. Justin’s fundraising capabilities and keen eye for strategic partnerships has helped RTTB expand significantly, bringing its budget well into the 8 figures and helping the organization grow to several offices and communities statewide. Justin started his career in NYC working at Pratt Institute engaging corporations like Dow Jones to launch the Wall Street Journal’s 125th anniversary and VISA Inc. to conceptualize the future of payment systems. However, he has found his niche working at RTTB collaborating with an incredible team and bringing in the funding and forging the partnerships required to return our most vulnerable, especially survivors of disaster, to safe and healthy homes. Justin is also a musician who, although essentially retired, once played the stages of NYC’s Carnegie Hall and Austin’s SXSW.
Caila brings her expertise in brand management and integrated marketing communications to her role as Vice President of Marketing and Communications at Rebuilding Together Greater Florida.
With her experience in both local and national marketing campaigns and ability to help increase brand awareness for start-ups and non-profits to well established brands she is positioned to help promote RTGFL to the next level. Her work spans across industries including Cricket Wireless, NASCAR, South Georgia Health System, Greater Valdosta United Way, and Tallahassee Community College.
Caila has a M.S. in Integrated Marketing Communications, from Northwestern University, Medill School of Journalism, and a B.A. in business from University of San Diego.
Angel is a licensed Florida Realtor with a bachelor’s degree in business management from Strayer University and over 23 years of experience in the construction industry as a builder specializing in both commercial and residential projects. A veteran of the Marine 1st Recon Battalion, Angel brings discipline, dedication, and a commitment to service to every aspect of his work. Helping those less fortunate have a solid roof over their heads and a safe place to live has always been a lifelong dream for him.
As a Regional Construction Manager with Rebuilding Together Tampa Bay (RTTB), Angel oversees the review and approval of work estimates and bids, ensuring repairs are completed quickly, efficiently, and cost-effectively while upholding quality standards. He is also dedicated to streamlining existing processes and enhancing vendor and employee performance to maximize impact.
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Mel’s relatively new to the not-for-profit industry. Coming out of retirement, Mel brings a decades of multi-faceted experience and knowledge in the accounting and operations management to the Finance & Accounting Team. Taking on the role as Accounts Manager, Mel’s background ensures the necessary funding for the organization’s work and providing safe homes and healthy living spaces to our community in need continues. Mel is profoundly committed to Rebuilding Together Greater Florida’s mission and is driven to help our organization succeed and watch our community’s flourish.
Jason Powell is a seasoned commercial banker with over 24 years of experience in banking. Jason has been serving on the board of RTGFL for six years. He is vested in the vision at RTGFL, where everyone deserves a safe and healthy place to call home. He believes that homeownership is still part of the American Dream, and it needs to be available to more of our neighbors. At RTGFL, we are doing just that by providing free critical home repair and affordable housing opportunities in the communities we live and serve.
For the past nine years, Jason has been working in banking specifically to help non-profit organizations grow and impact our communities. With all the storms that Florida has endured over the years, he knows firsthand how much of an impact RTGFL can do for our communities. This has been the why that Jason has been so committed to Rebuilding Together Greater Florida.
Outside of the boardroom, Jason enjoys spending time with family, friends and serving in his church. Jason is available to connect and share more about RTGFL. You can reach him at jason.powell@ozk.com.
Jessica Casucci is a Managing Director with BDO USA’s Tax Practice and is the Florida Market leader focused on the Asset Management Industry. Jessica has more than 25 years of experience in public accounting, the majority of which was spent serving large private equity, real estate and venture capital firms, with a focus on global compliance and reporting, tax planning and process improvement and digital transformation.
A former Principal at a Big 4 Accounting Firm, she took well deserved time off, and then founded Mt. Olympus Performance Group, providing executive coaching for high performing women. In addition to that, she was the host of Boldly Spoken, a podcast highlighting stories of women doing bold, brave and bad*ss things, which ran for over 50 episodes prior to going on pause, to support one of her oldest friends and another family member diagnosed with cancer.
Following a mini sabbatical in Sicily, she decided to return to Florida and now resides happily in Ballast Point with her partner Dan, and her three rescue furbabies: Finn, Nyx and Seamus.
Jessica was raised in the Bronx by her great-grandparents and was the first person in her family to graduate high school and founded a scholarship at her elementary school providing tuition for one student a year so that they can be blessed with the opportunities she has been. She credits her work ethic to her great -grandfather, Alfonse, who worked every day to make sure her seven-member family always had everything they needed and keeps a picture of him on her desk every day to remind her that there is nothing in life a little hard work, patience and faith can’t fix.
In her downtime, she’s passionate about travel, yoga, volunteering, and education, and has served on the board of directors for several charities helping victims of domestic violence, human trafficking and veteran’s dealing with PTSD and other post- service challenges. She’s currently been to 5 of 7 continents and 40 of 50 states, with a goal of hitting all 50 soon, and also maintains a home outside of Athens, Greece.
Jessica attended Boston University School of Management followed by New York University of Law School and graduated with honors in 1996 and 2000 respectively.
jcasucci@bdo.com
