Going places
Benson elected president of the Florida Home Builders Association
Ryan Benson has been elected president of the Florida Home Builders Association for 2025. He previously served as first vice president and secretary of the board for the organization. Benson is co-owner of A. Vernon Allen Builder, a luxury custom home builder in Naples and on Sanibel. He also serves on the Board of Directors for the…
Read MoreChristopher Alan Homes promotes John Meeks to purchasing manager
Christopher Alan Homes has promoted John Meeks to purchasing manager. In this role, Meeks oversees the procurement of materials for Christopher Alan Homes’ new construction homes, ensuring the quality and value the company is known for as Florida’s hometown builder. Meeks first joined the company as a purchasing agent in 2024. He has extensive management…
Read MoreWilderness Country Club appoints Thorn as golf course superintendent
Wilderness Country Club, the oldest gated, residential golf community in Naples that just celebrated its 50th anniversary, has appointed Rusty Thorn as its new Golf Course Superintendent. In this role, he is responsible for managing all of the club’s golf course facilities, supervising department personnel and overseeing all maintenance. Thorn has nearly two decades of…
Read MoreClarity Wealth promotes Laura Ross to managing director
Clarity Wealth announced the promotion of Laura Ross to managing director. Ross, a former client services associate who began her career in the financial services industry 25 years ago, will now grow and develop a team of advisors and manage the client experience. Clarity Wealth CEO Keith Jacoby hired Ross as his first client services…
Read MoreAre You a SWFL Organization to Watch?
Due to its continued popularity with our audience, SWFBT is publishing its eleventh annual “Top SWFL Companies/Organizations To Watch” edition. Is that your company or organization? Or one that you know about? Submission guidelines for this issue are as follows. First, tell us why the organization is one “to watch.” Second, please make it about 300 words. Third, you may also include a 20-30 word…
Read MoreRita Cuddihy elected to head Naples Airport Authority board
The Board of Commissioners of the Naples Airport Authority has elected Commissioners Rita Cuddihy as chairman and Terry Cavanaugh as vice chair for 2025. The board is comprised of five citizen volunteers, each appointed by the Naples City Council for a four-year term, to govern the Naples Airport Authority. Other commissioners are Kerry Dustin, John…
Read MoreUnited Arts Collier announces appointment of new chief development officer
United Arts Collier announced the appointment of Telena Paris as its new chief development officer. In this pivotal role, Paris will oversee all aspects of the organization’s development projects, ensuring the planning, execution, and evaluation processes are carried out to the highest standards. Paris brings a wealth of experience in strategic development and project management…
Read MoreSeth Feldman to lead Mighty Mussels’ coaching staff
The Minnesota Twins have announced their minor league coaching assignments Tuesday, including the full staff for the 2025 Mighty Mussels. Seth Feldman has been named the club’s manager for 2025, just the second manager of the Mussels’ era. Brian Meyer has been assigned as manager for High-A Cedar Rapids after putting together four straight winning seasons as the…
Read MoreSanibel Captiva Community Bank promotes Rojas to senior loan processor
Sanibel Captiva Community Bank announced the promotion of Alexis Rojas to senior loan processor. Located at the bank’s Bridge Branch, at 9311 College Parkway in Fort Myers, she will continue working with borrowers, loan officers and underwriters to review and organize all necessary documentation for residential mortgage applications and facilitate an efficient loan approval process…
Read MoreAmerican Oncology Network appoints Charlie Goddard as general counsel
American Oncology Network, one of the nation’s fastest-growing community oncology networks, today announced the appointment of Charlie Goddard as General Counsel. “We are pleased to welcome Charlie to the AON leadership team,” said Todd Schonherz, AON’s chief executive officer. “Charlie has built an impressive legal career, and his healthcare expertise makes him a perfect fit for this…
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