Ministry LEaders
Ted Brauch
Ted Brauch is a highly accomplished and versatile banking professional with a unique background in Risk Management, Wealth Advisory and Executive Education.
Ted has over 40 years of experience in all aspects of banking including Enterprise Risk Management, Wealth Management and Capital Markets with leading National Banks. He has successfully implemented and enhanced Enterprise Risk Management functions at several banks including creation of comprehensive governance structures and development of Risk Appetite Statements, policies and associated metrics. A Certified Financial Planner® since 1987, Ted is also an experienced Private Banker and Investment Advisor who has counseled clients about Investment Management, Estate Planning, Insurance and Mortgage/Debt Management.
A senior member of the faculty for the Consumer Bankers Association’s Executive Banking School for the past 27years, Ted is recognized for his ability to demystify complex financial concepts. Bank Financial Analysis, Asset/Liability Management, Derivatives, Marketing Management, Mergers & Acquisitions and Bank Retail Investment Sales are just some of the diverse courses he has taught in his career. He served as Chairman of the Faculty Advisory Committee and received the Faculty Member of the Year award.
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A well-known leader in the community, Ted has been Chairman of the Board for two different non profits. His leadership and hands on effort as the President of Notre Dame Club of Greater Jacksonville resulted in the prestigious “Club of the Year” award. Ted has been similarly honored at Barnett Banks as Support Member of Year.
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Ted is proud graduate of the University of Notre Dame (BBA Finance) and Fordham University (MBA Finance). He has been married to his beloved wife, Lisa, for 40 years and is the proud father of 4 wonderful children (still waiting for his first grandchild though!).
Christine McCauley
Entrepreneur, Small Business Management, COO, CFO
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Christine is a graduate of Bryant University (BSBA Finance) and Northeastern University D’Amore McKim School of Business (MBA Finance).
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Christine’s first career encompassed working all sides of the investment management industry. She worked for investment managers, retirement plans, and custodial banks. After 16 years in that career, she started her family and moved from New England to St Johns County. After some time out of the workforce, she started her second career as an entrepreneur.
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While running her small business, she had the opportunity to create an online business focusing on how HVAC dealers sell to their homeowners. As the product evolved into a complete business management software system, Christine ensured all departments were aligned to the same goals and operating efficiently. After 11 years, Christine sold her interest and now focuses on advising other entrepreneurs and volunteering at a local food bank.
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She is the proud mom of 2 sons. The oldest is currently serving in the US Marine Corp and the youngest is a senior at Ponte Vedra High School.
