Going places

NAPLES, Fla. (March 30, 2021) — Business-media veteran John French has joined MediaBrains as senior adviser to assist the company in expanding its products and services. Since its founding 25 years ago, millions of professionals have trusted the MediaBrains business-to-business marketplace platform to simplify complex purchase decisions. MediaBrains helps buyers discover, evaluate and buy products…

FORT MYERS/NAPLES, Fla. (March 30, 2021) — Derek Bornhorst has been named president of Lee & Associates in Southwest Florida as the commercial real estate firm grows its presence in the region. Bornhorst, a perennial top producer at Lee, has represented numerous blue-chip companies expanding in Southwest Florida since he joined Lee & Associates in…

The Royal Palm Coast Realtor Association (RPCRA) has announced the hiring of Angela Foster as director of professional development. Foster brings more than 20 years of experience to her director role, where she will be responsible for creating and managing RPCRA’s professional development offerings that empower Realtor members to expand their careers and stand out…

The Naples Airport Authority Board of Commissioners selected James Gilligan to represent the airport’s southwest quadrant, John Kuntz to represent active commercial and general aviation pilots and Julie Schmelzle to represent the airport’s northeast quadrant on the Noise Compatibility Committee. The NCC is comprised of nine citizen volunteers who help monitor the impact of aircraft…

NAPLES, Fla. – The Club at the Dunes, a private club within The Dunes of Naples residential community, has been recognized by the Club Management Association of America (CMAA) Wine Society with a Wine Program Award. The award was presented during the virtual CMAA 2021 World Conference and Club Business Expo on March 10. The…

NAPLES, Fla. – Naples Senior Center, a nonprofit organization that provides comprehensive programs and social services for seniors, announced the appointment of Prentiss C. Higgins as Board Chair. A long-time Naples Senior Center supporter, Higgins spent nearly 40 years in the design, manufacture and marketing of analytical instruments. Prior to his retirement, Higgins was Chairman…

Michele Peppe, affiliated with Coldwell Banker Realty in Naples, is celebrating 40 years in the real estate industry. Michele moved to Naples in 1978 and two years later she decided to take a Florida real estate class due to the encouragement of her mom. A year later she was passing her state exam and went…

NAPLES, FLORIDA | March 24, 2021 – Gulf Coast International Properties® is pleased to announce Dave Urness has been named Agent of the Month for March 2021. As a 30-year resident of Naples, Dave has seen the area grow into the outstanding community it has become, one that he feels lucky and privileged to have…

Better Together, a voluntary, community-driven alternative to foster care, has named Christian Spilker to its board of directors. Spilker is the senior vice president of land for Collier Enterprises, a family-owned company headquartered in Naples. A biologist by training, Christian guides the company through the sensitive environmental permitting process for its land holdings and works…