The farah team

	Michael L. Farah President and Registered Representative, LUTCF
	Denise Tait Office Administrator
	David Yates Representative
	Timothy Donald Representative

	Michael L. Farah President and Registered Representative, LUTCF
	Growing Farah Financial Group into a comprehensive resource for individuals and business owners has been Mike’s passion since opening his doors in 1987. Providing insurance and other financial products for more than twenty years, he started his career with The Franklin Life insurance companies where he consistently ranked among the top 5% of field agents. He was also recognized for outstanding achievements with several "Legion of Honor" Awards and received the Centurion Award seven times throughout his career. He is a board member of the Academy of Business and Entrepreneurship at Edward White High School, founder of the Anthony Hilton Award at Lee High School, member of the Westside Business Leaders and board member of Metro Kids Konnection. He attended Jacksonville University on a baseball scholarship and received his B.S. degree in 1982. A lifelong baseball devotee, Mike now enjoys tutoring underprivileged children in baseball. He is the founder of Faith Field Baseball Ministries, a nonprofit organization, which organizes and sends youth baseball teams and equipment to third-world Nicaragua and provides free clinics to local inner-city youths. Mike and his wife, Karen, have been married for more than 14 years. In addition to her banking career, Karen is the Treasurer of Commercial Real Estate Women (CREW) and a Financial Matters mentor for the Jacksonville Women's Business Center. Both Mike and Karen enjoy traveling and playing golf.

Denise Tait Office Administrator Completing her fifth year with Farah Financial Group, Denise is the personal administrative assistant to Mike Farah and is involved in all areas of customer service.  She has more than 23 years of office experience. Denise has been married to her husband Scott for 32 years. They have two children daughter Jennifer and son Evan. They also have two grandchildren. Denise & Scott enjoy Fishing and spending time  with Family in there free time.

David Yates Representative David Yates was born and raised in Douglasville, GA. Son of Gary and Cindy Yates, and one Sister; Kristin. He excelled in baseball in High school, and went on to play collegiate baseball at East Tennessee State University. After his second year he transferred down to Jacksonville University and finished his career there. Graduating with a Business Management degree from the Davis College of Business at Jacksonville University. During his Senior year of college David met the woman of his dreams Gwen Williams, who would soon become Mrs. Yates. David and Gwen were married on April 10, 2010. During his senior year, David had the pleasure of meeting Mike Farah to talk about Faith Field Baseball Ministries. David would come on board with the Ministry and join the trip to Nicaragua in 2011. Mike and David joined forces professionally as well after he learned what Mike did and the impact Mike had on so many peoples lives David is a licensed agent in the state of Florida and appointed with ING offering services to individual business owners and providing services to families helping them plan responsibly for their future.

 

Timothy Donald Jr. Representative Timothy Donald Jr. was born in Gainesville, Florida.  He graduated from Williston High School, a public school in Levy County where he was very active in athletics. He lettered in football, basketball, baseball, and track. Timothy enlisted in the United States Marine Corp and completed basic training at Parris Island, South Carolina and was stationed on several Marine bases across the world. He received an honorable discharge after serving his country for four years. In 1999, Timothy graduated from Florida Technical College with an Associates Degree in Computer Technology, while employed at Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida. In 2005, he was inspired to develop Sowing Seed Landscaping, Inc., which specializes in lawn maintenance, landscaping and the sale of plants.   Timothy is currently pursuing his Bachelors Degree in Business at Florida State Community College. Timothy lives in Jacksonville, Florida with his wife of twelve years, Natalie. Both enjoy spending time with one another, traveling, serving others and meeting people. They are currently expecting their first child. As a new Partner and Associate with FFG , in that same role as leader, Timothy will use his Skills to help mentor other men and families in the insurance and retirement arena. As a specialist and entrepreneur, Timothy understands the needs of others and takes satisfaction in providing solutions for independent business owners as well. He currently serves as a lead servant to his pastor and mentors other men.