William “Bill” Watts
William Alan Watts Sr., United Sates Army, Service from 1989 to 1996, 4/5 ADA 1st Cavalry Division, 2nd Infantry Division, 24th Infantry Division and 3rd Infantry Division.
Tours of Duty – Gulf War Combat Veteran, Korea, Egypt – Operation Bright Star, 9 Deployments to the National Training Center (NTC)
Awards – 2 Army Commendation Medals, 6 Army Achievement Medals, 2 Good Conduct Medals, National Defense Service Medal, Southwest Asia Service Medal with 3 Bronze Service Stars, Korea Defense Service Medal, Overseas Medal, Kuwait Liberation Medal, Professional Development Ribbon with Numeral 2, Named Soldier of the Quarter Battalion Level and Higher in Korea, Named NCO of the Quarter Battalion Level and Higher at Ft. Stewart Georgia, Several Certificate of Achievements, Maintained Expert Weapons Badges throughout Military Service
Set up the first gambling intervention at the Miami VA hospital for Veterans and civilians and became peer support for those veterans in need.
Very outspoken on issues concerning Veterans in particular Gulf War Veterans working with Upper VA Administration in Washington to set up calls and listening sessions.
Was Chosen to be a Military Consumer Reviewer for the DOD Funded Gulf War Illness Research Program (GWIRP) out of Washington DC. Which is looking to improve Health and quality of Life for Millions of Veterans.
Sitting member of the Department of Veterans Affairs Research Advisory Committee and Sub-Committee for Gulf War Illness out of Washing DC.
Selected to serve as a Board Member on the SFVAFRE (South Florida Veterans Adminstation Foundation for Research and Education.)
Highly sought after Nationally by the Veteran Health Care Research and University Research Departments for his knowledge and association with Veterans who suffer from Gulf War Illness / Chronic Multi-Symptom Illness.
Actively pursuing Research with local universities on the benefits of non-drug alternatives and Fishing for Veterans suffering from PTSD and other Mental or physical disabilities.
Volunteered with a South Florida Veteran Fishing Program and later became the 1st Director of Operations for this Group remaining a volunteer. The mission to reduce the stress and anxiety commonly known as PTSD from returning combat Veterans past and present
Mark Pinilla
Overseeing approximately 250 investment properties across Miami-Dade and Broward counties, Mark Pinilla is a top-producing property manager for Keyes Property Management. Leveraging his nearly 30 years of combined property management and real estate experience, Mark provides turnkey services for property owners and investors, maximizing their returns while serving tenants’ needs. Furthermore, his strong work ethic and trustworthiness have awarded him exclusive responsibilities, including training new employees, planning and executing REALTOR® marketing materials and events, and operating as the test pilot for new initiatives.
Mark is also a real estate agent at The Keyes Company. Supporting 1000+ REALTORS® in their real estate transactions as a primary resource and manager only, his seasoned expertise includes landlord/tenant laws, lease drafting, and service animal and ESA regulations.
Mark’s integrity and honesty are so well regarded that he has held security clearance with the Department of Defense. He also forges strong business relationships with his natural networking ability and is relentlessly driven to serve and inspire others. He has achieved greater purpose in his career as a Certified Trainer for NAHREP (National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals) and as a trainer for the Miami Association of REALTORS®, and he’s always open to speaking opportunities. Mark will also be serving on the NAHREP South Florida Board of Directors as the Co-Educational Director in 2025.
Mark's impassioned efforts extend to his personal life and include the nonprofit he launched, Vet Info, which advocates for the mental health of our heroic military veterans. He’s also taught Sunday School, participated in the Dolphin Cancer Challenge, and is a CERT- with the Red Cross’ Community Emergency Response Team.
Mark holds a liberal arts degree with a minor in Spanish and a certificate in Latin American affairs. He further nurtured his advanced Spanish-speaking skills while studying abroad and embarking on a banking internship, both in Ecuador. Originally from San Jose, California, Mark has lived in Doral, Florida, since 1998. One of his biggest priorities is spending time with his wife and two daughters. He also enjoys trying new restaurants, friendly gatherings at home, exercising, outdoor activities, and creating WordPress websites.
Mrs. Precious G. Leaks-Gutierrez lives in Miami, Florida. She is the proud parent of three young men and has four grandchildren. Precious works in the field of research and has an MBA in HR Management and Business Analytics. She is also pursuing a doctorate in Organizational Leadership. She is a member of the Society of Clinical Research Associates (SOCRA), along with several academic honor societies.
Precious was born in Okinawa, Japan as her father served during the Vietnam War as part of the 173rd Airborne Brigade. Not only did her father serve in the armed forces but also three of her brothers and many other family members. While there are some who refer to her as military brat, her parents call her a military princess.
She is passionate about helping others especially our youth and those less fortunate. She served as an AmeriCorps member for two years and founded “Precious Pearls”, a mentoring program for teens and young adults. She has experienced firsthand with her father and other family members some of the frustration from various obstacles when trying to get help. This is one of the many reasons why she has chosen to assist veterans with getting the support and resources they need to enjoy a good quality of life.