Going places

Krystal Velazquez has been hired as associate director of development for Lee Health Foundation. She will focus on stewardship, donor relations and internal projects as part of Lee Health Foundation’s philanthropic priorities. Velazquez of Fort Lauderdale has a Bachelor of Arts in Humanities and English degree from Lubbock Christian University, and a Master of Arts…

Better Together, a nonprofit dedicated to families and children, has hired Maria Hayes as its chief financial officer. In this position, Hayes will work alongside Better Together’s CEO Megan Rose to oversee financial decisions, communication with key stakeholders and overall strategy for the organization. Hayes brings over two decades of financial expertise to her role…

Crews Bank & Trust has appointed Holli Livingston as its new Retail Banking Officer, VP at their Punta Gorda branch, succeeding Alyson Burch. She brings over 15 years of banking experience to the role. Livingston, who resides in Punta Gorda, is well-known in the area, according to Craig DeYoung, Market President. “We are fortunate to…

NAPLES, Fla. – Capital Wealth Advisors, an independent financial advisory firm, has announced the appointment of Jason A. Baum, CFA®, CFP®, ChFC®, as Senior Vice President, Private Wealth Management in its Naples, Florida office. In this role with the firm, Baum will assist his clients in achieving their goals through comprehensive wealth management. Baum brings…

Clarity Wealth, a renowned financial services practice with offices in Florida and Pennsylvania, has promoted a pair of financial professionals, Ashley Kelly, CFP® and Alex McCain, CFP®, to positions as vice president – wealth advisor. Kelly, who has been an integral part of the Clarity Wealth team for eight years, has consistently demonstrated exceptional dedication…

NAPLES, Fla. (Feb. 9, 2024) – 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…

Boys & Girls Clubs of Lee County has hired Jeff Blair as the nonprofit’s vice president of resource development, a role focused on securing funds to enhance club programs and facilities. Blair provides leadership and direction to the organization’s CEO and Board of Directors for all development activities through a multi-year Resource Development Plan that…

Fort Myers, Florida — Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A. is pleased to announce the election of Edward Canterbury as Managing Lawyer for a three-year term beginning in May. Since his arrival at Henderson Franklin in 2005, Canterbury has showcased his exceptional leadership skills, previously serving on the firm’s Executive Committee, leading both the Associate…

Better Together, a nonprofit dedicated to families and children, has hired Michelle Reese as program support specialist for its North Central Florida region. In this position, Reese will support the Better Together team in strengthening relationships with local volunteers and community partners to serve families across Marion, Lake and Hernando counties. Reese joins Better Together…