Going places

Heatherwood Construction, recognized as one of the leading commercial construction firms in Southwest Florida, is thrilled to announce the strategic appointment of Rich Brown as Chief Operating Officer (COO). With an impressive career spanning over two decades within the construction industry, Brown is set to infuse the organization with his strategic insights and operational acumen,…

Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt announced attorney Anthony “Tony” Rao, III has joined the firm’s Divorce, Marital & Family Law Department in Naples and Philip Maiorca has joined the firm’s Bonita Springs office. Rao brings experience in high-stakes family law litigation and a reputation for strategic, results-driven advocacy. He focuses his practice on divorce and custody…

Cheryl Cherry has joined Sanibel Captiva Community Bank as a loan servicing assistant at the bank’s Bridge Branch, at 9311 College Parkway in Fort Myers. In this role, she will support the bank’s loan servicing department with responsibilities such as processing loan payments, maintaining loan records and assisting customers with loan-related inquiries. Cherry has extensive…

Better Together, a nonprofit dedicated to families and children, has announced the promotion of Devin McKnight to its national team, serving as the senior director of church relations and volunteer mobilization. McKnight will work alongside CEO Megan Rose to raise awareness of the organization’s mission and expand the reach of its programs across the state…

STARability Foundation announced the appointment of three new members to its Board of Directors: Carrie Cooney, Marsha Griffin and Michael Rubenstein. Each will serve a three-year term, joining an experienced and passionate group of community leaders dedicated to supporting STARability’s mission of transforming the lives of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. “We are thrilled…

Diamond Custom Homes has announced the appointment of Matthew Arcamone as construction superintendent. Arcamone brings nearly a decade of residential construction experience with a strong background in luxury custom homes, project leadership and jobsite coordination. A graduate of the New England Institute of Technology, Arcamone holds a bachelor’s degree in construction management and an associate degree…

LQ Commercial, a leader in Southwest Florida commercial real estate services is proud to announce the addition of commercial real estate associate & influencer, Nick Matson to its team of rising stars. Matson has built a strong personal brand across platforms like YouTube, TikTok, LinkedIn, and Instagram; a foundation that translates well in his pursuit of becoming…

Edison National Bank/Bank of the Islands has welcomed Nathan Halligan, Sr., as the company’s new vice president of commercial lending & business development. In his new role, Halligan joins the commercial lending team, providing oversight for underwriting and portfolio growth while fostering the bank’s commercial banking relationships through strategic business development. Halligan has over 16…

The Lee Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) recently appointed Brian Kramer to the Lee County Tourist Development Council (TDC). Kramer will serve a four-year term as a voting member of the TDC. For the past 11 years, Kramer has served as General Manager of the Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Resort & Spa in Bonita Springs,…