Kimberly DeLape
Kimberly is the Founder and CEO of Island Living Resorts, the operating and development company of multiple resort development sites in the Caribbean. Kimberly´s business interests are as intense as her philanthropic efforts. Her vision of striving to create the first carbon neutral footprint eco-luxe resort in the world was the genesis of Emerald Monkey Eco-Luxe Resort & Residences. Island Living Resorts is committed to sustainable development at both the development and the operational stage. A core mantra is both environmental and social responsibility. Always striving to make the world a better place and believe in "green" falls in line with Kimberly´s philanthropic desire to try and make positive differences in the lives of others. Kimberly uses her businesses to act as a catalyst to drive her philanthropic efforts as demonstrated in her latest program, the inoculation of 16,500 children through a UNICEF program she underwrote in the archipelagos of Bocas del Toro for the next three years in addition to drilling water wells for indigenous Indians and teaching their communities sustainable agricultural practices. This program will provide clean water and sustainable nutritional support to insure the health and welfare of these good people. Kimberly&s focus utilizing Emerald Monkey is to demonstrate and set an example to the development world that a neutral carbon footprint resort can be built and operated without negatively impacting the environment. " Live Fully, Tread Lightly" will be the lifestyle at the ILR owned and operated Emerald Monkey Eco-Luxe Resort & Residences.
Dario Meyer
Dario serves as Island Living Resorts Senior Vice President of Construction. A civil engineering graduate from Georgia Tech, Dario&s extensive resume displays his depth in experience with an array of projects across the globe while maintaining a prominent focus in the Caribbean. He has been heavily involved in multiple disciplines of the construction industry including but not limited to negotiations, engineering, building projects and construction. Driven by results as well a strong visionary leader, Dario has constructed infrastructures ranging from bridges and rail stations to state-of-the art marinas and multiple luxury resorts. Originally from Puerto Rico, Dario is fluent in English, Spanish and Portuguese and currently resides with his family in Florida and Bocas del Toro, Panama.
Philippe Robin
Philippe has traveled to over 50 countries and with 7 years experience selling overseas properties; he has visited many developments across the globe. Of Emerald Monkey, he says: "This is an exceptional eco-luxe resort in a truly enchanting setting. Owners and residents will benefit from second-to-none quality in design, construction, amenities and services. I have no doubt that it will quickly become a compulsory holiday destinations for the "rich and famous." Philippe is located in the London office and is the Network Distribution Manager for Island Living Resorts.
Steve Budde
After serving in the United States Army and working for prestigious companies such as: Iron Mountain, Kestrel Records Management and Bekins Moving & Storage, Steve Budde and his wife decided to sail their custom built sailboat around the Caribbean. They have sailed over 10,000 nautical miles, visited over 75 different islands and countries throughout the Eastern and Western Caribbean and the North coast of South America. They consider themselves very fortunate to travel inland Venezuela and throughout Central America. During this adventure they visited and fell in love with Bocas del Toro, Panama and have lived there ever since. Steve joins Island Living Resorts as the Director of Sales Panama and with his well-established background in Sales and General Management he is a great asset to the company.
Stephanie Williams
Stephanie serves Island Living Resorts as Projects Manager. Her scope includes marketing, sales assistance, creative writing, public relations and advertising. Stephanie graduated with honors from Texas A&M University where she received a Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing. Upon graduation, she pursued a career at Houston Ballet and was promoted to Patron Programs Manager. While at Houston Ballet, Stephanie organized and facilitated patron events, including: the Houston Ballet Ball and Junior Patrons.
