Going places

FORT MYERS, Fla. – Owen‑Ames‑Kimball Company (O‑A‑K), a preeminent general contractor with a longstanding presence in Southwest Florida, has named Taylor Sawatzky Director of Strategic Development.  Sawatzky is responsible for creating and implementing business development strategies for the company, which is the fifth-largest contractor by revenue in the region (Business Observer, March 2023).  “Taylor is…

IMMOKALEE, Fla.  – AJ Attavar has joined the board of directors for the Immokalee Fair Housing Alliance, a nonprofit 501(c)(3) created in 2018 by a group of concerned citizens who saw the damage done by Hurricane Irma to already substandard trailers and shacks rented by farmworkers, essential workers and other low-income families in Immokalee. The…

Naples, Fla. – Luxury homebuilder Diamond Custom Homes has announced the promotion of Kasey Nelson to the position of project manager. Nelson joined the company in May 2021 as job superintendent. In his new role, his responsibilities include ensuring projects progress on schedule and according to client expectations. Nelson serves as a liaison between the…

NAPLES, FLORIDA – Fifth Third Bank, National Association, has announced Stephanie Green as South Florida region president. As region president, Green is responsible for the growth and strategic direction of the Bank’s commercial, wealth and asset management, business banking and treasury management businesses. “I’m excited to lead the South Florida regional team as we work to…

FORT MYERS, Fla. – HF scientific, a Watts brand, has hired Curtis Burks as operations leader/plant manager at the company’s Fort Myers-based headquarters.   A leading global producer of instrumentation, test kits and chemical reagents used for monitoring water quality in a variety of applications, HF scientific is a leader in its industry and holds many patents for innovative…

Sanibel Island, FL – Outlier Brands is pleased to officially welcome Alyssa D’Aurelio as Senior Brand Leader, helping power client success through outstanding strategic direction, innovative creative solutions and impeccable brand management. D’Aurelio’s ability to multi-task is the result of continued growth and expanded responsibilities across nine years for the Tampa Bay Rays (Major League Baseball) and…

Fort Myers, Fla. (Grassroots Newswire) – Weichert, Realtors® – Agency ONE is proud to announce Sergio Creel has joined their Fort Myers office. Creel 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…

Grey Oaks Country Club, the premier private club for active, healthy, resort-style living in Southwest Florida, has appointed Marty DeAngelo as senior director of golf. DeAngelo joins Grey Oaks Country Club following 11 years at Medinah Country Club, ranked ninth in the nation by Platinum Clubs of America®. There, DeAngelo was in charge of 54…

Naples, Fla. – Wilson Creative Group (WCG), a full-service advertising and marketing agency, has announced the promotion of Sadie Wilson to the position of senior account coordinator. In this role, her responsibilities include supporting all account research activity, agency and client service requests, and client meeting presentation efforts, as well as serving as a liaison…