Going places

Crews Bank & Trust announced that Forest Hayes, a seasoned financial services executive with nearly 30 years of industry experience, has joined the bank as executive vice president and chief financial officer. Hayes brings a strong background in executive leadership, strategy, and risk management to his new role. Relocating from Bellevue, Washington, to the Sarasota…

Lisa Gruenloh has joined Greater Naples Chamber as the interim chief of staff. In this part-time, interim role, Gruenloh will support the CEO and team, important strategic initiatives, provide operational oversight, and co-create a dynamic culture and cohesive, purpose-driven team to ensure long-term stability and success. “As we continue building the Chamber’s next chapter, we…

Dan Bolgiano, Vice President of Southwest Florida at B&I Contractors announced the promotion of James Martin to Director of Project Management. His promotion will enhance the company’s operational efficiency and project execution across the Southwest Florida region. “James has been an integral part of the Project Management team for the past 13 years, and this…

Hahn Loeser & Parks  announced Diana A. Roth has joined the Naples office as an associate in the firm’s Trusts and Estates and Litigation Practice Areas. Roth began working with Hahn Loeser in 2024 as a summer associate and was recently admitted to practice law in Florida. “Diana was a very valuable summer associate and…

Shelby Smith has been hired by Lee Health Foundation as marketing communication coordinator to support the fundraising team’s marketing goals with a focus on content creation, brand development, public relations, social media management, media relations, website management and email marketing. Smith, a resident of Fort Myers, is a California native who began her journey at…

HM Restaurant Group, which owns and operates Doc Ford’s Rum Bar & Grille and Dixie Fish Company, has hired Brian O’Brien as executive chef. With more than 40 years of culinary experience, O’Brien will oversee the kitchen operations across all locations of the award-winning restaurants to ensure quality, flavor and consistency. “Brian is an exciting…

Dragon Horse Agency announces its Co-Founder and Co-CEO, Blake Renda, has been appointed as a Founding Board Member of BoatBites, Inc., an innovative tech company transforming the recreational boating experience with a cutting-edge hospitality and logistics platform. BoatBites Inc. is pioneering a first-of-its-kind, SaaS, e-commerce and service network for boaters, delivering hot food, cold drinks,…

Aeden Howell has joined Sanibel Captiva Community Bank as a loan servicing assistant at the bank’s Bridge Branch, at 9311 College Parkway in Fort Myers. In this role, she will support the bank’s loan servicing department with responsibilities such as processing loan payments, maintaining loan records and assisting customers with loan-related inquiries. Howell has a…

Gulfshore Playhouse announces the hiring of a chief financial officer, a new position at the theatre. Joseph Rudder will join the organization beginning July 14, 2025 ,as CFO with a main focus on strategic financial planning. “We are delighted to augment our leadership team and support our growth by the addition of the important position…

CRE Consultants announced the addition of Don Aldridge to its Fort Myers office. Don brings extensive financial and real estate expertise, specializing in multifamily investment. Aldridge played a key role at The Cates Company, the predecessor to Mid-America Apartment Communities, helping MAA grow into one of the largest multifamily REITs in the U.S. He was…