Throughout his legal career he has coupled analytical engineering skills and legal training to effectively litigate matters involving franchising, intellectual property (patents, copyrights and trademarks), condominiums, construction, and business disputes. Mr. Garrity has developed a heavily concentrated niche representing local, national and international franchisees and franchisors in the complex and heavily regulated world of franchising and intellectual property.
As a seasoned litigator, Mr. Garrity has tried numerous cases throughout the country in both state and federal courts at both the trial and appellate level as lead counsel, taking cases from their inception through multi-million dollar settlements and verdicts. In 2018 Mr. Garrity became a member of Lawyers of Distinction after a review and vetting process of the organizations selection committee.
Mr. Garrity also brings his 20 years of legal experience in the areas of general and complex civil litigation to Garrity Traina, PLLC mediation practice. He uses his battle-tested knowledge to assist parties in the resolution of legal disputes in the areas of: franchising, intellectual property, business, condominiums and construction defects. Mr. Garrity is a Florida Supreme Court Certified Circuit Civil Mediator and a Florida Supreme Court Qualified Arbitrator.
Mr. Garrity’s legal experience, his love of the arts, and his commitment to the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School have prepared him to lead Shine MDS, Inc., and face the challenges of a community in need of healing. His loving family, including his wife of 25 years Wendy, his daughter Sawyer, Class of 2019 at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, and his youngest daughter Reese, Class of 2021 at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, provide him with the strength to complete the mission of Shine MSD, Inc.

Miguel has over 20 years of supply chain experience enabling sales growth, improving service, reducing inventory while improving availability, shortening lead-times, and cutting costs. He previously held Supply Chain Management positions at Avery Dennison, Dell, and Hewlett Packard. Miguel earned a BS/MS in Industrial Engineering from Purdue University and an MBA from the University of Michigan.
Miguel’s daughter, Andrea, is a sophomore at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School and the Treasurer of the Douglas Drama Club. Miguel’s daughter, Andrea, Class of 2020 at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School and the Treasurer of the Douglas Drama Club. Miguel’s youngest daughter, Adriana, Class of 2023 at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School and is also a member of the Westglades Drama Club. Together with his wife Betty, Miguel and his family are committed to serving the Stoneman Douglas community and fulfilling the mission of Shine MSD, Inc.

Michael has more than 25 years of Information Technology experience and previously held IT Management positions with Siemens, CIGNA, and Catholic Health East. Michael has been with Holy Cross for the past 13 years. He holds a BBA in Computer Information Systems from Florida Atlantic University and an MBA from the New York Institute of Technology.
Michael is a Distinguished Alumnus of the Florida Atlantic University Information Technology & Operations Management (ITOM) advisory board. In addition, Michael served on the Broward College Advisory Board for the Information Systems curriculum.
Michael’s daughter, Ashley, Class of 2019 at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, and an officer in the Douglas Drama Thespian chapter. Michael’s wife Erika, and his youngest daughter Maya, Class of 2027 at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, provide him the inspiration to help our community heal through the mission of Shine MSD, Inc.

Lonny has a Bachelor of Arts in Communication, and minored in Advertising and Public Relations at the State University of New York (SUNY) at Buffalo. In addition to being a Shine MSD board member, he sits on the Board of Directors of the Scleroderma Foundation of Southeast Florida, and previously for the Florida Association of Broadcasters and Dolphins Cancer Challenge.
When Lonny is not working to make a positive impact in his community, he hangs out at home with his wife, dogs, and 3 children, Avery Class of 2021 at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, Cody Class of 2023 at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, and Jax Class of 2026 at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School.

Before founding the Bass Tax Group, Neil was with KPMG, a Big Four accounting firm, primarily working out of their New York City and New Jersey offices. Prior to that, he worked in the banking industry and with a regional accounting firm.
Neil earned his Bachelor of Science in Accounting and Masters in Taxation from Rutgers University in New Jersey. He is also a Certified Public Accountant.
Neil’s daughter, Jessica, Class of 2019 at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, and an active member in the Drama Club. Together with his wife, Leslie, and son, Adam, Class of 2027 at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, Neil and his family are passionate about serving the community, especially as the families come together and heal from the horrific tragedy of February 14, 2018.

Ms. Simon-Garrity was a touring professional golfer for several years before leaving the tour after becoming a mother to two loving daughters, Sawyer and Reese. Since that time, Ms. Simon-Garrity has balanced the demands of parenthood with the management of her husband’s law practice Garrity Law Group, P.A. She is responsible for the back-office management of the law practice that is part of the professional association of Garrity Traina, PLLC. Her older daughter Sawyer, the co-writer of Shine, is a member of the Class of 2019 at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School. Reese is a member of the Class of 2021 at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School.
Ms. Simon-Garrity brings her experience in education, her ability as a salesperson, her determination as a professional athlete, her management skills running an active law practice, and her love of her two daughters to Shine MSD, Inc.

Beatriz has two daughters, the oldest, Andrea, Class of 2020 at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School. Andrea is the treasurer for the Drama Club. Her youngest daughter Adriana, Class of 2023 at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School is also involved in the Drama Club.
Beatriz will bring to the foundation her diverse experience in healthcare and community service, along with her acknowledgment of the healing properties of art and music. She has seen first-hand how the arts and music have helped her children heal from this tragedy and is committed to making sure the foundation provides this help for as many families as possible. Both Beatriz and her husband, Miguel, are committed to serving the Marjory Stoneman community and beyond, as well as fulfilling the mission of Shine MSD, Inc.