Going places

The American Advertising Federation of Southwest Florida General Membership event included the swearing-in of their elected board members for 2023-2024 year beginning July 1. The officers, directors and committee chairs are:  Teresa Araque, Hodges University, President; Jenny Boyd, Jenny B. Creative, Immediate Past President; Mike Haley, M&M Multimedia, Vice President and ADDY Awards Chair; Wendy…

  FORT MYERS, Fla. – Priority Marketing has hired seasoned journalist, storyteller and communications professional Alan Zagier as a senior public relations strategist to develop and execute strategic public relations plans that align with clients’ overall goals. In this role, Zagier provides public relations counsel to clients and members of the firm, including crisis communications…

Englewood, Fla., – James Jerome brings more than two decades of experience in community banking and finance to his new position as commercial banker at Englewood Bank & Trust, part of the Crews Banking Family. In this position, he is responsible for developing new business and client relationships, producing a variety of commercial loans and…

FORT MYERS, Fla. – CONRIC pr + marketing is pleased to welcome two industry veterans, each with decades of experience, to their award-winning team. Seth Mohs, from Atlanta, is the new Vice President of Digital Media. He is joined by Tara “TJ” Jacobs, from Delray Beach, as the new Director of Client Services. CONRIC pr +…

Naples, FL — The Lykos Group today announced that Joseph Avvampato, Joe Musser, and Jerry Koncz have joined the company as project manager, project manager, and project coordinator, respectively.  As project managers, Avvampato and Musser are responsible for maintaining production schedules, quality review, vendor selection, budget meetings, and communication with clients. Avvampato formerly owned and…

NAPLES, Fla. – Amid unprecedented growth, Naples-based private charter company Elite Jets has added one pilot and a pair of administrative team members to its expanding team. Elite Jets owns four Embraer Phenom 300 jets and one Embraer Legacy 500 jet that transport passengers to destinations across North, Central and South America, as well as…

Naples, FL – Shy Wolf Sanctuary Education & Experience Center is pleased to welcome Matthew Person as the organization’s new Animal Care Coordinator. In this role, he will ensure the well-being of the organization’s resident animals and implement daily animal care plans provided by the sanctuary. Additionally, Mr. Person will develop the organization’s new intern…

The Preserve, a skilled nursing, assisted living, and memory care community in Fort Myers, has hired Kelsey Daniell as the life enrichment director. In this position, Daniell will develop and deliver daily programs of individual and group activities so residents can engage in cultural, spiritual, environmental, physical, intellectual, emotional, social, and civic activities. This will…

Fort Myers, Fla. – The Achieva Credit Union Foundation announces Teresa Hibbard as the new Foundation Director. In this leadership role, Hibbard will play a pivotal part in continuing the Foundation’s efforts to support and give back to the local community through meaningful seminars and events. Additionally, Hibbard’s new responsibilities will entail the management of inspiring…

NAPLES, Fla. – Friends of Naples Municipal Airport, a nonprofit community organization that supports the city’s only commercial airport, has announced a new slate of board officers. The board appointed Christel Johnson, a real estate broker and owner of Paradise Coast Property Team, as its treasurer. Bruce Byerly, a third-generation aviator and owner of Byerly…