Going places

Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt welcomed Michael Green as a senior associate in the firm’s workers’ compensation department. With more than 15 years of experience in labor and employment law, he focuses his practice on defending employers, insurance carriers and self-insured entities against workers’ compensation claims throughout Florida. “We are excited to welcome Michael to…

The Immokalee Foundation announced Dr. Wendy Lugo Gallegos has accepted the pivotal Director of Program Services position. In this role, she oversees the implementation, coordination and administration of all aspects of ongoing programs, including planning, organizing, staffing, leading, and controlling program activities. Gallegos earned her bachelor’s degree in Elementary and Spanish Education from Niagara University…

 Gulf Western Roofing announced the appointment of Brian McCarthy as Central Florida operations manager, bringing more than 15 years of experience in operations management, field supervision and construction leadership to the company’s Central branch. McCarthy will oversee daily field operations, managing superintendents and crews for commercial projects, new construction, re-roofs and custom home builds. He will…

Naples Cancer Advisors, a community-based, non-profit organization that provides free consultative oncology services to cancer patients and their families across Southwest Florida, announced that Dr. Marcus E. Randall, FACR, FASTRO, has joined the practice. With more than 40 years of medical experience, Dr. Randall is a specialist in gynecological oncology. Dr. Randall earned his medical…

The Housing Authority of the City of Fort Myers has hired Jonathan Cortes as a construction project manager in its real estate department. In this role, Cortes will oversee ongoing construction projects and future developments for HACFM. One of his major responsibilities involves managing CDBG-DR (Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery) funding from Lee County,…

Jay Grant-Wright has joined Greater Naples Chamber as the new events manager. In this role, Grant-Wright will be planning events to foster connections with chamber members and the community. “We are excited to welcome Jay to our team as the new events manager,” said Kristina Park, president and CEO of the Greater Naples Chamber. “Jay…

Wonder Gardens has hired Michelle Stromberg Ohlhaber as Development and Marketing Manager to support fundraising efforts, grant-writing, sponsorships, marketing and media relations. Stromberg Ohlhaber relocated to the Sunshine State after spending more than 30 years living and working in the Windy City. In various roles throughout her career, she has served as a CEO, a…

Joe the Home Pro Home Inspections announced Joseph Pate joined the company as the office manager. In this role, Pate will oversee daily operations of the business, including scheduling, managing the inspection process and coordinating training sessions for the company and its partners to support growth and ensure long-term success. Pate is a seasoned business…

Wilson Creative Group, a leading advertising and marketing agency based in Naples, has announced the hiring of Lena Romano as its new account coordinator. Romano graduated in December 2024 with a Bachelor of Science degree in psychology from Florida Gulf Coast University. She also holds a certification in social media marketing from eCornell, where her…