Going places

NAPLES, FL. — Barron Collier Companies (BCC) announces a joint venture partnership with Metro Commercial named Barron Collier Investment Partners. Rod Castan will serve as the President of Barron Collier Investment Partners and a Principal with Metro Commercial Real Estate. Barron Collier Investment Partners will invest in and manage ground up retail development projects in…

Fort Myers, Fla. (Grassroots Newswire)  – Weichert, Realtors® – Agency ONE is proud to announce Susan Granger has joined their Fort Myers office. Granger joins a dedicated team of knowledgeable agents at Weichert, Realtors® – Agency ONE, who bring many years of combined real estate expertise to their clients. Weichert, Realtors® – Agency ONE is…

FORT MYERS, Fla.  – Morris-Depew Associates (MDA) has hired Maria Angel, as an Engineering Permit Coordinator, announced company Vice President and Principal Bill Morris. Maria takes on challenging responsibilities, such as organizing and supervising the construction plan submittal, approval, and permit issuance process in the Fort Myers headquarters. Maria, who received her Associate of Science…

Sanibel Captiva Community Bank has promoted Diane Patterson to assistant vice president and office manager of the bank’s Bridge Branch, located at 9311 College Parkway, at the corner of McGregor Boulevard and College Parkway. Patterson will manage daily operations and customer relationships, including business and consumer banking. She previously served as the Bridge Branch’s assistant…

The Greater Fort Myers Chamber of Commerce has announced Dianna Ryan as the organization’s interim president and CEO following the recent announcement that Colleen DePasquale is relocating to accept a new chamber position in Colorado. “We are tremendously grateful for Colleen’s 11 years of dedicated service to the Chamber and the betterment of our local…

Naples, Fla. — John R. Wood Properties, the leading real estate brokerage in Southwest Florida, today announced the addition of 12 new agents and staff members in May.   “These experienced professionals consistently offer expert understanding to help luxury homebuyers navigate today’s market,” said Phil Wood, John R. Wood Properties President and CEO. “We are…

Elite Jets has added a dozen new team members, including seven pilots, to its workforce as the Naples-based charter company responds to increased demand from affluent business and leisure travelers. The additions include captains, first officers and a director of quality, as well as professionals in client services, accounting and information technology. “The past two…

Naples, Fla. — The Lykos Group has announced the appointment of Michael Freeman to the position of Vice President of Construction. In this position, Freeman will be responsible for directing, administering and coordinating the company’s construction activities with a focus on improving efficiency, maximizing revenue through process improvement, driving accountability, timeline adherence and overall successful…

FORT MYERS, Fla. – Family Initiative has promoted Leigh Ann Drew to child welfare director. In this role, Drew oversees all the child welfare programs and services statewide for the Florida-based nonprofit. Family Initiative focuses on providing compassionate training, education and support to families in two areas: those with children living with autism spectrum disorder…