Going places

Gulf Coast International Properties announced John Ryan, Realtor, has joined the firm. Born and raised in Minneapolis, John Ryan brings a wealth of global business expertise to Gulf Coast International Properties. After spending more than 20 years in senior leadership roles within global telecommunications, he has built a reputation as a proven enterprise sales executive…

Dragon Horse Agency, an award-winning local enterprise in business marketing and consulting, announces the establishment of a new full-time position: Val Laube as Director of Artificial Intelligence. Laube’s appointment as Director of Artificial Intelligence underscores Dragon Horse Agency’s commitment to advancing technology-driven marketing solutions, enhancing client business outcomes through cutting-edge AI capabilities. Commenting on the appointment, Blake Renda, Co-CEO…

The Housing Authority of the City of Fort Myers has welcomed Abra Salley to its board of commissioners. Salley, a long-time advocate for community development, brings a deep understanding of and a strong commitment to addressing the needs of local residents. As a board member, she will volunteer her time to actively support the Housing…

Southwest Florida Proton has proudly recruited Linnae Campbell, as director of medical dosimetry, filling a crucial role in patient treatment at the region’s first proton therapy center. Working collaboratively with medical physicists and radiation oncologists, Campbell oversees the creation of individualized treatment plans that utilize data to design proton beams for optimized treatment for patients…

Eric Sprecher has been promoted to the position of vice president & social media director at Outlier Brands. The announcement was made Sept. 17 by John Sprecher, chief executive officer of Outlier Brands (and his father). Eric Sprecher has served more than five years with the agency, performing organic and paid social media, e-marketing, video…

HBK CPAs & Consultants announced the appointment of Michael DeLuca as National Head of Industry and Advisory Services and Elena Ramos as Naples Market Leader, marking significant leadership moves as the firm evolves its organizational structure to better serve clients through specialized industry expertise. The appointments are part of HBK’s strategic transition from a traditional…

Better Together, a nonprofit dedicated to families and children, has promoted Kayla Palacios to chief operating officer. Palacios has been a vital part of the Better Together team for the past three years, first serving as executive director of its North Central Florida region, where she built a strong volunteer network and gained firsthand knowledge…

The Naples Design District announced its newly elected Board of Directors, voted in at the recent annual meeting. This leadership team represents some of the area’s most innovative businesses and will guide our continued growth as Naples’ premier destination for design, art, and culture. Before welcoming the new leaders, they expressed their sincere gratitude to…

Wilson & Johnson announced that attorney Kyle C. Bacchus has been appointed as Chairman of the Trusts and Estates Section of the Collier County Bar Association. The Trusts & Estates Section is a committee of the Collier County Bar Association for lawyers specializing in trusts, probate and estates planning. Its purpose is to advance the…