Our Mission
We coordinate affairs between our property holders and the Okaloosa Board of County Commissioners in order to preserve the public lands on Okaloosa Island. We advise the county in the application of island's protective covenants and assist leaseholders and the public in their rights and obligations.
Team
Our directors are elected from our membership body and serve voluntarily.

Brian Harrington
Brian is a retired Army Green Beret and local business owner. He and his wife, Silvia, built their home on Okaloosa Island in 2017.

Louis Belanger
Louis is a consulting engineer. He and his wife, Catherine, have owned property on Okaloosa Island since January 2007.

John Donovan
John is a retired attorney and has been serving as secretary since 2019.

Jim Simpson
Jim is a retired Air Force colonel and a retired city of Austin Texas manager. He has been a member of OILA for 25 years.

Chris Miller
Chris is an IT professional and director of the Sea Dunes HOA. He has always been interested in local politics.

Stan King
Stan is a retired Air Force colonel and pilot for Delta. He and his wife, Victoria, have owned property on Okaloosa Island since 1976.

Frank Adcock
Frank is a retired Emergency Medicine physician. He and his wife, Sheila, have owned property on Okaloosa Island since 1973.

David Jones
David is a semi-retired swimming pool contractor in FL and AL. He is currently serving as the president of the Island Princess HOA.

Jerry Boggess
Jerry retired from the Navy. He is president of the Water's Edge HOA. He and his wife Dawn have 4 kids and 7 grandkids.
not prepared to do something. Mike Mitchell, Okaloosa County Commissioner, 1976
Upcoming Events
Stay connected with the community
Get involved in OILA. Our next meeting is 9/11/2023 at the island firestation at 7:00 PM.
Beautify Women Veterans Memorial Park by creating a monarch butterfly habitat! The goal is to plant 400 milkweed seeds in the natural landscape of the park. If you would like to help, please contact Jim Sat 850-585-2116 or by email at sanleanna@cox.net
Stay tuned for more details on our February 2024 celebration.
Join us at the Boardwalk for treasure hunt, movie on the beach, candy, and fireworks.