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Meet Andrew Reid Formerly an apprentice under his grandfather and father, Andrew now owns and operates Reid Classics in Dothan, Alabama. While times have changed since the workshop first opened its doors 80 years ago, the quality and craftsmanship of the Reid tradition have been carefully passed down through the generations, still offering an elaborate […]

Andrew Reid – Reid Classics

Meet Michael Coffey Michael Coffey grew up surrounded by nature in rural South Florida. As a boy, Michael was always tinkering and fixing things, and often grown-ups told him he would become an engineer. Fast-forward a few decades and you can find him solving some of Crane Island’s most complex civil engineering challenges.  As a […]

Michael Coffey PhD, PE

Meet Deb Cunningham  Whether atop a paddleboard by the Amelia Island Marina, on a sandy meditation mat at the beach or during a beer yoga class at Pajama Dave’s in Fernandina Beach, Deb Cunningham helps her students find perspective. As a young mom of one-year-old twins living in Chicago, Deb Cunningham first accepted a neighbor’s […]

Deb Cunningham

Written By Lori Hoerl The realization of Crane Island is the culmination of some very talented, driven people coming together to create a distinctive community by design. The dedication and passion our team has shown is truly inspiring. Their collective knowledge and expertise are truly impressive. A very special part of our team is Jan […]

Jan Clouse, President – Carolina Lanterns & Lighting – Part I of II

About Jack Infrastrcture, Parks & Amenities Meet Jack Healan IIII –   Meet Jack Healan IIII – Project Manager When he’s not flying his small plane or surfing the coast, Jack Healan III is busy overseeing the development of Crane Island as the community’s Project Manager. Even though it’s an instrumental job with many moving parts […]

Jack Healan III – Vice President – Development

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