Going places

HOLLYWOOD, Fla. (July 30, 2021) – Andrew Saunders has been named Vice President of Entertainment for Seminole Gaming, with responsibility for live entertainment programming at Seminole Gaming venues throughout Florida. Seminole Gaming entertainment venues include the 7,500-seat Hard Rock Live at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood, the 1,500-seat Hard Rock Event Center at Seminole…

Stephanie Schaffer has joined Gravina, Smith, Matte & Arnold Marketing and Public Relations as an associate partner. Schaffer leads strategic communication, government relations and public outreach campaigns for clients, conducting media relations, coalition building and content creation. Her two decades of experience includes engaging stakeholders on policy issues using social media tactics and grassroots mobilization…

We are pleased to announce the following organizational changes for ECS Florida, LLC effective as of July 4, 2021. “It is with great pleasure and excitement that I announce the following organizational changes and recognize some of our key leaders,” says Subsidiary President Joe Champion. “I’m excited about the growth we’re experiencing and continued success…

FORT MYERS, Fla. – July 27, 2021 – Junior Achievement of Southwest Florida has recently announced its incoming board of directors, elected to serve through the end of June 2022. The board of directors will be led by chair, Jeff Fusco, Southwest Florida area executive for First Citizens Bank; immediate past chair, Scott Fischer, CEO of…

Fort Myers, FL – July 20, 2021 – LSI Companies, Inc. is pleased to announce and welcome Erica Brace as their Marketing Manager. Brace will be responsible for the planning, development, and implementation of all internal and external marketing strategies, communications, and public relations activities. Additionally, she will oversee the planning and execution of Market Trends,…

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…