- Running Executive Suite Professionals
14 yrs
Running Executive Suite Professionals
- In executive suites and business centers
25+ yrs
In executive suites and business centers
- Square feet in her first center as GM
20,000
Square feet in her first center as GM
- Partners bought out to become sole owner
2
Partners bought out to become sole owner
About.
Lisa Gufford is the founder and CEO of Executive Suite Professionals, which she started in 2012 to create more than office space: a community where professionals and small businesses feel supported, connected and proud to come to work. Its turnkey suites sit on the 14th floor of the EverBank Building on the Northbank of downtown Jacksonville, overlooking the St. Johns River.
She started out as general manager of a 20,000 square foot Office Suites PLUS center. She later ran operations for Taurus Stornoway Investments, covering staff, payroll, technology, billing, monthly closings and due diligence, and managed a Jacksonville business center before founding her own company. After 14 years she bought out her two investment partners and became sole owner.
In 2026 she founded Professionals Social Network (PSN), a global community connecting professionals, entrepreneurs and business owners to build relationships, share ideas and support one another's growth through networking and collaboration. She also organizes the Downtown Jacksonville Revival Roundtable (DJRR), bringing business owners, community leaders and decision makers together to increase foot traffic, attract and retain businesses, and turn shared concerns into action, and she serves on the board of the POW/MIA Memorial and Museum.
In her words: "My mission is to connect the right people, resources, and funding to help downtown Jacksonville thrive."
Track record.
- Founded Executive Suite Professionals in downtown Jacksonville in 2012
- Bought out her two investment partners to become sole owner after 14 years
- Has run executive suites and business centers since 2000
- Founded Professionals Social Network (PSN) in 2026, connecting professionals, entrepreneurs and business owners through networking and shared support
- Organized the Downtown Jacksonville Revival Roundtable (DJRR) in 2026, bringing businesses and community leaders together to develop solutions for a thriving downtown
- Board Member, POW/MIA Memorial and Museum
Experience.
Founder and CEO
Executive Suite Professionals
2012 to Present · Jacksonville, Florida
Built a turnkey executive suite and office community in the EverBank Building downtown, now as sole owner.
Founder
Professionals Social Network (PSN)
2026 to Present · Jacksonville, Florida
A global community connecting professionals, entrepreneurs and business owners through networking and collaboration.
Organizer
Downtown Jacksonville Revival Roundtable (DJRR)
2026 to Present · Jacksonville, Florida
Brings business owners, community leaders and decision makers together to help downtown Jacksonville thrive.
Board Member
POW/MIA Memorial and Museum
Center Manager
Business Center
2008 to 2012
Operations, International Real Estate Advisors
Taurus Stornoway Investments
2004 to 2008
Oversaw day to day operations including staff, payroll, technology, billing, monthly closings and due diligence.
General Manager
Office Suites PLUS
2000 to 2004
Ran a 20,000 square foot executive suite center, from property and staff management to sales and service.
Outside Sales Representative
Greg Allen's Printing
1994 to 2000
What you can ask Lisa about.
- How do I choose the right office or workspace for a growing business?
- When does it make sense to buy out my partners?
- How do I run day to day operations lean as a small business owner?
- How do I build a community around my business, not just a customer list?
- How did you keep a small business going through COVID and an uncertain economy?
- How can Professionals Social Network (PSN) help me build relationships and promote my business?
- How can I get involved with the Downtown Jacksonville Revival Roundtable (DJRR) and help downtown businesses thrive?
Nobody builds alone.
Send Lisa one specific question. It goes straight to her inbox.