Going places

Worthington Realty continues to meet the growing demands of the real estate industry in Southwest Florida with the addition of the mother and daughter team of Christine Shipman and Laura Shipman to the office staff, hired as the new property manager and assistant property manager, respectively. Christine Shipman brings nearly three decades of mortgage industry…

The Naples, Marco Island, Everglades Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB) announces the appointment of Jay Tusa as the new Tourism Director, effective March 25. With over 25 years of experience in the travel industry, Tusa brings a wealth of expertise to his new role. Through strategic vision and a commitment to excellence, Tusa will lead destination…

EDGE, an interior design, cabinetry, closet and millwork firm established in 2014, has announced the appointment of Mercy Tielves as staff accountant. Tielves will oversee various aspects of the company’s financial management, including managing payables, receivables, client billing and other related accounting duties. She holds a two-year college degree and has a track record of…

Baker Senior Center Naples, a nonprofit organization that provides comprehensive programs and social services for seniors in Collier and southern Lee counties, announced the appointment of Karen S. Heithoff as its new board chair. Heithoff is an active community leader and a strong arts advocate in Naples and Minneapolis. A seasonal resident of Minnesota, Heithoff…

Michael Wynn, president of Sunshine Ace Hardware, is the new chair of Florida Gulf Coast University’s Board of Trustees. Blake Gable, the CEO of Barron Collier Companies, previously held this position and admirably led the Board of Trustees for a total of six years. In this role, Wynn leads a 13-member board that serves as…

Tammy McMullen has joined Sanibel Captiva Community Bank as a customer service representative and teller at the bank’s McGregor Branch, located at 15975 McGregor Boulevard, Fort Myers. She is responsible for assisting customers with personal and business banking transactions. McMullen has experience in the banking and customer service industries. Founded in 2003, Sanibel Captiva Community…

Capital Wealth Advisors, an independent financial advisory firm, has announced the appointment of Jason A. Baum, as Senior Vice President, Private Wealth Management in its Naples office. In this role with the firm, Baum will assist his clients in achieving their goals through comprehensive wealth management. Baum brings more than 16 years of financial services…

Pushing the Envelope, a strategic marketing communication firm based in Fort Myers, announces Paige Johnson is the team’s new marketing assistant. In the marketing assistant position, Johnson is responsible for aiding in the execution of cross-channel marketing efforts, including content production, research, organization, and more. Johnson earned a bachelor’s degree in marketing from Florida Gulf…

Margaritaville Beach Resort Fort Myers Beach announced the appointment of Rachel Burden as the marketing and events manager, a newly created position within the organization. With a background in digital marketing and extensive experience in event management spanning over 15 years, Burden brings a wealth of industry expertise to her new role. In her capacity…