Going places

Morris-Depew Associates’ Director of Landscape Architecture, Michael Ekblad, PLA, has been appointed to Lee County’s Roadway Landscape Advisory Committee. Ekblad will harness his nearly two decades of experience to provide valuable insight on matters related to roadway landscaping activities in Lee County. A graduate of Louisiana State University, with a bachelor’s degree in Landscape Architecture,…

ORLANDO, Fla.  — Massey Services, the nation’s fifth largest pest management company and largest family-owned business in the industry, announced the promotion of Shawn Keough to the role of Regional Manager for their Southwest Florida region, which covers the Naples, Sarasota and Fort Myers areas. Keough joined Massey Services in 2016 as a General Manager…

The SWFL Inc. team is excited to announce the hiring of Josh Goergen as its Government Relations Manager. Goergen joins the SWFL Inc. staff with a background in legislative affairs. “I am thrilled to be at SWFL Inc. and look forward to working closely with local elected officials and our legislative delegation to keep Southwest Florida a…

Naples, FL,  Healthcare Network, a nonprofit organization working to ensure primary medical care is accessible to everyone in the community, regardless of job, income or insurance status, is pleased to announce the following executive appointments: Julie Pedretti, APR, FACHE, has been promoted to vice president of external affairs, and Martine Woolley, PHARMD, has been promoted…

NAPLES, FLORIDA | July 14, 2021 – Gulf Coast International Properties® is pleased to announce Jodi Kaplan has been named Agent of the Month for June 2021. A Kansas native, Jodi enjoys forging relationships with clients and colleagues, many that span decades. Jodi believes in a concierge approach which runs the gamut from insightful Naples…

Attorney Forrest J. Bass, director at the Farr Law Firm, has been named Chair of the Wills, Trusts & Estates Board Certification Committee, effective July 1, 2021. Punta Gorda  – Forrest J. Bass, director at the Farr Law Firm, has been appointed Chair of the Florida Bar’s Wills, Trusts and Estates Board Certification Committee. The…

NAPLES, Florida (July 15, 2021) – The Children’s Museum of Naples (CMON) announces the promotion of Beth Housewert to Senior Director of Play and Learning. Housewert, who joined CMON in 2012, is responsible for creating inspiring, playful, educational programs and exhibits for CMON guests. As the Senior Director of Play and Learning, she oversees all…

NAPLES, Florida (July 15, 2021) – The Golisano Children’s Museum of Naples (CMON) announces the promotion of Desiree Cuenca to Director of Marketing and Engagement.  In this role, Cuenca will oversee marketing, communications, volunteer services, and the gift store for the Museum. She joins CMON’s senior leadership team and will work closely with Senior Director of…

Frey & Son Homes, an esteemed Southwest Florida home builder, announces that Brenda Baldwin has recently joined the team. The home builder has been building in Lee and Collier counties for over 49 years, and as more residents and visitors are flocking to our area, the need for more homes increases. Recognized as being a…