Getting your Trinity Audio player ready...On January 21, 2026, the Deering Estate Foundation and the Deering Estate honored its 2025 Champion Partners of the Year. Amerant Bank is now working with the foundation to manage and grow investments to ensure that the Deering Estate Foundation remains strong and resilient to meet our mission of conservation, preservation, and protection of the Deering Estate in perpetuity. As Mahatma Gandhi said, “The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others.” I can attest that Jerrod surely lost himself in all he had done for the Deering Estate Foundation and Deering Estate. About the Deering Estate FoundationFor those who treasure the Deering Estate, who advocate for its preservation and wish to invest in its future, the Deering Estate Foundation provides opportunities for individuals and corporations alike to partake in membership, signature events, and one-of-a-kind experiences, all in service of providing vital funding and support to the Deering Estate. Established in 1989, The Deering Estate Foundation, Inc. is a community-based charitable 501(c)3 Florida Corporation and the philanthropic partner of the Deering Estate.