Leadership
Chief Liaison Officer, Founder
Opirite Bestman, a native of South Florida, is a believer, husband, father of two, and businessman. He attended the University of Miami and successfully ran a digital media company serving some of the most prominent businesses in South Florida. Now a recent transplant to Lakeland, FL, Mr. Bestman is eager to understand the daily challenges people face in Lakelands’s real estate market. His real estate career began before his digital media venture, having served as a independent licensed Mortgage Broker and then as a Loan Officer for Bank of America for over a decade combined. Currently, as a licensed Real Estate Broker, Mr. Bestman believes he can bring significant economic and self-empowerment to the citizens of Lakeland and the State of Florida as a whole.
Marie Bestman, M. Ed.
Educational Liaison Officer
Marie Bestman boasts an impressive and diverse career in education spanning well over 12 years, encompassing both the public and private sectors as well as youth programming. Her journey has taken her through the entire educational spectrum, from the heart of the classroom to the pinnacle of school administration. Furthermore, her professional versatility shines through in her exceptional roles as a Site Director, Senior Manager, and a Dedicated Professional Development Facilitator and Trainer. Marie heads the Education Consulting Division for Tangible Communities, proving her unwavering commitment to the cause of education and her fervent dedication to uplifting others. Driven by these passions, she harnesses her creativity and insight to fashion imaginative and highly effective solutions, which not only elevate local educational programs but also cultivate the growth of emerging leaders.