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Follow on Google News | Ed Burr of GreenPointe Holdings Receives Hearthstone BUILDER Humanitarian AwardBy: GreenPointe Holdings "Ed is a true leader in the homebuilding and development industry, and his contributions to public service exemplify the core values of this award," said Rick Beckwitt, co-CEO and co-President of Lennar. "The prevention education programs that MBF has provided to over 5 million children and teens throughout Florida and the United States are truly inspiring." Founded in 1997 by Burr in honor of his late wife, Monique Burr, a devoted child advocate, MBF is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing the best prevention education programs to protect children and teens from victimization. MBF Prevention Education Programs are evidence-based/ Burr's leadership and engagement extends to numerous civic, community and charitable organizations. Burr served on the Florida State University Board of Trustees for more than 10 years including as Chair from 2015 to 2021. Burr also served on the FSU Foundation Board of Trustees, Seminole Boosters Board of Directors and College of Business Real Estate Education and Research Board. "Ed cares deeply about making the world a better place and has exceeded all expectations with his efforts," said John Thrasher, Partner, The Southern Group and former President of Florida State University. "I admire his leadership, dedication and commitment to advancing our community, state, and nation." Burr is a leading voice in the Jacksonville business community and has served as a volunteer leader of the JAX Chamber for more than 20 years. Burr served as Chair of the Chamber Board of Directors in 2006 and is a longtime chair of the Government Affairs Committee. Burr has supported JAXUSA Partnership, the Chamber's economic development division, and JAXBIZ, the Chamber's political committee. Currently serving on the Board of the Florida Council of 100, Burr previously served as Chairman of the Board for the Jacksonville Transportation Authority, Jacksonville Civic Council and Jacksonville Country Day School. Burr is actively involved in several national and regional development organizations, including a past board member of the Northeast Florida Builders Association, a full member of the Urban Land Institute (ULI) and a founding member of the ULI Center for Leadership. For more information on GreenPointe, visit www.GreenPointeLLC.com. End
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