Andy Batkins, Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Woodlock Capital, leads global business development, capital markets, and brokerage for the firm. Since co-founding Woodlock Capital, Batkins has participated in more than $400 million in real estate transactions across multifamily, hospitality, and mixed-use projects, structuring both private and institutional capital. A Charleston resident for more than 18 years, he began his career serving the community as a firefighter with the City of Charleston.

Cindy Cline, Principal of Wertimer + Cline Landscape Architects, brings more than 30 years of experience in landscape architecture, blending horticulture, design, and craftsmanship. Her career began at the Central Park Conservancy in New York, where she worked on major park renovations and planting design. Since relocating to Charleston in 2005, Cline has led an active practice focused on private residential landscapes, parks, and public spaces along the East Coast, with a dedication to creating enduring landscapes.

Jessica Hofford, lawyer and community advocate, is a fourth-generation Charlestonian and a leading force behind the revitalization of Plymouth Park. With professional experience spanning business administration, hospitality, real estate development, and land-use law, Hofford has served both in private practice and as in-house counsel. In 2021, she co-founded Friends of Plymouth Park in partnership with the Charleston Parks Conservancy and the City of Charleston, leading efforts that have secured more than $850,000 for park improvements.

Eric Mann, Real Estate Leader at Beemok Hospitality, serves as General Manager of American Gardens, where he focuses on creating welcoming, well-programmed public experiences and building partnerships that support long-term stewardship. He previously lived in Austin, Texas, for 13 years, where he worked for Ducati and later founded LeverCraft Coffee, growing it into a neighborhood coffee bar known for craft, hospitality, and connection. In April 2025, he relocated to Charleston and is excited to support the Charleston Parks Conservancy’s growth by helping identify and cultivate partnerships, advancing sustainable practices and development, and advising on thoughtful activations and programming that increase park usage while protecting the character of Charleston’s public spaces.

Rebecca Blackman Ramsay, Co-owner of The Respite & Revelry Co., brings experience across communications, hospitality, and historic renovation. She built her career in public relations and marketing before expanding into a boutique firm specializing in historic renovation, interior design, and thoughtfully curated short-term rentals. Ramsay served on the Party for the Parks committee for six years, chairing the event for four, and remains actively involved in Charleston’s arts, education, and community organizations.