Posts by Jacob Ogles

The Southwest Florida Regional Technology Partnership (SWFRTP) has elected Wendi Fowler to its board of directors. Fowler has been a leader for more than twenty years in the technology field as past president and owner of The Client Server, Inc., which was recently acquired by ITVantage and where she is the Director of Sales and…

SHRM of Southwest Florida, the local chapter of the national Society for Human Resource Management, has appointed its new board of directors for 2019: Janice Monteagudo president; Christy Carpenter, president-elect; Gerald Schulz, secretary; Katie Gossic, treasurer; Megan van der Meide, vice president of programs; Judy Marcucci, vice president of membership and volunteers; Karen Jaye college…

Comcast NBCUniversal LIFT Labs Accelerator, powered by Techstars, is now accepting applications for its second class.  Founders and entrepreneurs around Southwest Florida developing the next generation of connectivity, media, and entertainment companies are encouraged to apply now through April 7 for this year’s program.  The class will begin on July 15. The accelerator is part of Comcast…

Brooke USA announced the appointment of two members to their board of directors. Mark Beausoleil and Barbara M. Gilbert joined the board to support the organization’s mission to significantly improve the welfare of working equines in the developing world.   “We are so happy to welcome Mark and Barbara to Brooke USA’s board of directors,”…

The Leadership Collier Foundation, an affiliate of The Greater Naples Chamber of Commerce, is now accepting applications for the Class of 2020 Leadership Collier program. Leadership Collier was formed by the Chamber in 1988 to develop a network of informed citizens prepared to assume leadership roles in our community. The Chamber believes knowledge is a…

The Founders Fund Board of Trustees is pleased to announce Olga Placeres has joined their current 2019 board. Placeres is active in the community volunteering her time and talents to many causes. She is the CFO and Agency Manager at Preferred Travel of Naples and has been with the company for 30 years. “I’m excited…

The Goodwill Digital Training Center (GDTC) will be offered for individuals interested in enhancing their digital skills. The training is offered at no cost. GDTC participants can improve their digital skills and earn certifications. Our organization is a certified assessment center for the Northstar Digital Literacy Project. The Northstar Digital Literacy Project defines basic skills…

KGT Remodeling announced Thomas Wegwert as the company’s new production manager. Wegwert, who recently joined the KGT team, brings over 40 years of experience in the remodeling, building and construction industry. He most recently served as president and managing partner of a local general contracting firm and prior, had a 19-year career with Centex Homes.…

BCB Homes appointed Jeff Blevins to the position of Territory Director for the Boca Grande market, and all of Sarasota, Charlotte and Lee counties. Blevins joined the company earlier this year, and his expanded role includes working closely with clients to ensure an excellent building experience, as well as continuing to grow the company’s luxury…