Women’s Foundation announces new board members

The Women’s Foundation of Collier County announced the addition of three new members to the Board of Directors. Anne Fleming, Kate McGinnis and Sharon Treiser joined the Board for a three-year term on July 1. The Women’s Foundation of Collier County is a field-of-interest fund at the Community Foundation of Collier County whose mission is…

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Dickson Roofing now a BCB Homes company

Custom luxury homebuilder BCB Homes announced that it acquired Dickson Roofing, a roofing and sheet metal contractor with over 40 years of industry experience. Located in Naples, the company specializes in residential and commercial roof replacements and repairs, inspection services and new construction throughout Southwest Florida. Established in Oklahoma in 1976, Dickson Roofing founder and…

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Prima Luce named Barney as VP of Business Development

Prima Luce introduced Jeff Barney as vice president of Business Development. The newest Downtown Fort Myers community from MacFarlane Barney Development, Prima Luce on the Waterfront is a luxury two-tower high-rise condominium community on the banks of the Caloosahatchee River, now in the pre-sale phase of construction. “I’m happy to be joining the team and…

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Seagate Development welcomes Meeks as COO

Seagate Development Group announced it recruited Mike Meeks as Chief Operating Officer. As COO, Meeks will be responsible for the day-to-day operations, overseeing the execution of corporate strategies, aligning and prioritizing company investments and ensuring operational excellence across the company. A 30-plus year building industry veteran, Meeks brings with him a wealth of experience in…

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Schreier, Castillo promoted at Bruno Total Home Performance

Bruno Total Home Performance announced the promotions of Tammy Schreier and Luisa Del Castillo to General Manager and Master Controller respectively. Key roles within the organization, both are crucial to supporting the full-service company’s overall growth strategy.  As General Manager, Schreier oversees daily operations, including planning, organizing and directing cost center and profit center activities,…

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Keiser University, CareerSource announce Career Expo

Keiser University in ­­­­­­Fort Myers is collaborating with CareerSource Southwest Florida to host a Career Expo on Oct. 24 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the campus on 9100 Forum Corporate Parkway in Fort Myers. The expo will highlight local employers seeking entry to mid-level candidates. It includes breakout sessions for job seekers who…

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FPRA to host October luncheon in Fort Myers

The Southwest Florida Chapter of the Florida Public Relations Association  will host their October luncheon from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 23, at Holiday Inn Fort Myers Airport. This presentation is focused on two campaigns in the area that are bringing locals and business owners together to help the community pull through the challenges…

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Lee BIA, school district to host industry showcase

The Lee Building Industry Association and School District of Lee County will host and Industry Showcase to address a building trades workforce shortage. Exhibiting companies will setup booths of all sizes with hands-on construction related activities for over 500 students from the school district. This career day trade show will feature over 40 companies from all…

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Bolter reappointed to Industrial Development Authority

Ed Bolter has been reappointed to the Lee County Industry Development Authority. The IDA is a seven-member board appointed by the Lee Board of County Commissioners and tasked with fostering industrial and business development. Through Industrial Development Revenue Bonds, the IDA provides a source of long-term, below-market-rate financing for new and expanding manufacturing facilities. Bolter…

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Karnes promoted to Chief Officer of Lee Courts

Kevin Karnes has been promotion to Chief Officer of Courts.   Karnes joined the Clerk’s Office in December of 2007 and has held several Court Department positions over these past almost 11 years. Karnes has earned both a Bachelor’s and a Master’s degree in Legal Studies and completed the Certified Public Manager’s program from the Florida…

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