Going places

NAPLES, Fla.  – Elite Jets, a growing Southwest Florida-based charter aircraft service for affluent business and leisure travelers, has tapped two current employees for leadership roles. Director of operations Matt Simpson is the company’s new chief pilot. He succeeds Paul Scott, who remains an Elite Jets pilot but stepped down from the leadership role for…

Gulf Coast Village, the only continuing care retirement community (CCRC) in Cape Coral, has hired Jeanette Friend as its new sales and marketing director. In her role as director of sales and marketing, Friend is responsible for overseeing all sales and marketing efforts for Gulf Coast Village and the Senior Choice at Home program. This…

Naples, Fla. — Diamond Custom Homes has announced the appointment of Stephanie Kenney to the position of senior accountant. In this position, Kenney will be responsible for handling reconciliations, client billings, accounts payable, receivables and maintaining accounting records. She will also manage intercompany transactions, communicate financial information, streamline accounting procedures and provide support in all…

Baker Senior Center Naples, a nonprofit organization that provides comprehensive programs and social services to support local seniors and their families, has announced the appointment of Timothy J. Morrison as Chief Development Officer. In this role, Morrison will work with the President and CEO of Baker Senior Center Naples in developing fundraising strategies, preparing gift…

Southwest Florida — Today, CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen LLP), the eighth largest accounting firm in the United States, announced career advancements for professionals across the country, including 11 in Southwest Florida. The advancements are effective July 1. With more than 130 offices across the United States, CLA serves clients of all sizes, providing advice, counsel, and professional…

SVN Commercial Partners continues to make a several strategic moves to strengthen its roster on both coasts of Florida. John Albion, a former Lee County commissioner from 1992 to 2006 and industry veteran, recently joined the Fort Myers office to partner with his wife, Lauri Albion. A 25-year commercial real estate veteran. Donovan Mackey, a…

Fort Myers, Fla. (Grassroots Newswire)  – Weichert, Realtors® – Agency ONE is proud to announce Lane Foshee has joined their Fort Myers office. Foshee joins a dedicated team of knowledgeable agents at Weichert, Realtors® – Agency ONE, who bring many years of combined real estate expertise to their clients. Weichert, Realtors® – Agency ONE, located at 8191 College…

Fort Myers, Fla. (- The Lee County Black History Society (LCBHS) is pleased to announce the appointment of Autumn J. Watkins Holloway, M.Ed. as its new Executive Director. With nearly 20 years of experience as a professional nonprofit administrative leader and compassionate educator, Holloway brings a wealth of experience and a deep commitment to preserving…

NAPLES, FLA – Plumbing Nerds, a leading provider of plumbing solutions in Southwest Florida, has appointed Jeff Shafer as the Marketing Manager. With an impressive background in marketing and a proven track record of success, Shafer brings a wealth of experience to his new role. Prior to joining Plumbing Nerds, Shafer served as the Marketing…

Naples, Fla. – The Naples Children & Education Foundation (NCEF), founders of the Naples Winter Wine Festival, has named Sue and Mike Bieker, Ashley and Adam Gerry, and Catherine and John Van Hulle as Trustees. In this role, they will support NCEF’s vision of making a profound and sustaining difference in the lives of underprivileged…