Sandra Cummings, Vice President
Sandra and her husband, Richard Surwit, purchased their condominium at L’Ambiance in 2009. They have 2 grown children and split their time between Fort Lauderdale and Durham, NC. Sandra has an MA in French from Middlebury College and an MBA from Kenan-Flagler (UNC-CH). She has a strong background in marketing, and brings considerable experience in operations and finance as a founder of several development stage companies. This is Sandra second term on the Board of Directors, previously holding the position of President.
Gina Petrone, President
Gina and her husband David were both born and raised in New Jersey. They became owners at L’Ambiance in March 2018 splitting their time between New Jersey and Ft Lauderdale. In 2022 they decided to semi retire and now live in Ft Lauderdale and spend their summers in New Jersey. They have 2 grown children, a son who resides in Ft Lauderdale, FL and a daughter who resides in Morristown, NJ. Gina has served as President on the BOD at L’Ambiance since February, 2023. She also serves as Treasurer on a commercial property BOD in New Jersey as well as President of Access Architectural Glass & Aluminum, LLC, the company her and her husband founded. Gina enjoys spending time with her family and friends, sports and time on the beach in her spare time.
Andrew Friedman, Secretary
Mark Schmalzer, Treasurer
Mark and his wife Patty have owned at L'Ambiance since 2016. They have 2 sons who live in the Chicago area where Patty grew up and he has lived for 21years. While spending 21 years in the midwest, Mark is an east coaster by heart, growing up in Baltimore with the Orioles and steamed crabs. Mark retired recently form AON, an international insurance broker and joined the BOD in 2022.
Scott Smiley, Director & Arbitrator
Scott Smiley moved into L’Ambiance in 2018. He is originally from Kansas City, Missouri, and moved to Ft. Lauderdale in 1986. He works as an attorney as his firm, The Concept Law Group, and has been an adjunct professor of law for over a decade. His undergraduate degree was in electrical engineering. Scott previously served on the building’s social committee, is currently serving on the screening committee and joined the Board of Directors in April 2021.