Going Places

Patti Guerzo and Mark Odell Join the Florida SBDC at Florida Gulf Coast University

08/03/2021

Florida SBDC at FGCU (Fort Myers, Fla., August 3, 2021) – The Florida SBDC at Florida Gulf Coast University announce that Patti Guerzo and Mark Odell have joined the FL SBDC at FGCU. Mark Odell will be part of our Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) program and Patti Guerzo is joining the team as a business…

Sanibel Captiva Community Bank promotes Hamer to vice president

08/03/2021

Sanibel Captiva Community Bank has promoted Rudi Hamer to vice president, commercial lending officer and commercial relationship manager at its Operations Center, located at 9311 College Parkway. Hamer joined the bank in 2017, when she relocated to Southwest Florida from Pennsylvania. She is responsible for originating commercial loans and developing new commercial relationships. Hamer has…

Andrew Saunders Named Vice President of Entertainment for Seminole Gaming

08/02/2021

HOLLYWOOD, Fla. (July 30, 2021) – Andrew Saunders has been named Vice President of Entertainment for Seminole Gaming, with responsibility for live entertainment programming at Seminole Gaming venues throughout Florida. Seminole Gaming entertainment venues include the 7,500-seat Hard Rock Live at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood, the 1,500-seat Hard Rock Event Center at Seminole…

Gravina, Smith, Matte & Arnold names Stephanie Schaffer as associate partner

07/29/2021

Stephanie Schaffer has joined Gravina, Smith, Matte & Arnold Marketing and Public Relations as an associate partner. Schaffer leads strategic communication, government relations and public outreach campaigns for clients, conducting media relations, coalition building and content creation. Her two decades of experience includes engaging stakeholders on policy issues using social media tactics and grassroots mobilization…

ECS Announces Promotions in Florida

07/28/2021

We are pleased to announce the following organizational changes for ECS Florida, LLC effective as of July 4, 2021. “It is with great pleasure and excitement that I announce the following organizational changes and recognize some of our key leaders,” says Subsidiary President Joe Champion. “I’m excited about the growth we’re experiencing and continued success…

Junior Achievement of Southwest Florida Elects 2021-2022 Board of Directors

07/27/2021

FORT MYERS, Fla. – July 27, 2021 – Junior Achievement of Southwest Florida has recently announced its incoming board of directors, elected to serve through the end of June 2022. The board of directors will be led by chair, Jeff Fusco, Southwest Florida area executive for First Citizens Bank; immediate past chair, Scott Fischer, CEO of…

Erica Brace Joins LSI Companies, Inc. as Marketing Manager

07/23/2021

Fort Myers, FL – July 20, 2021 – LSI Companies, Inc. is pleased to announce and welcome Erica Brace as their Marketing Manager. Brace will be responsible for the planning, development, and implementation of all internal and external marketing strategies, communications, and public relations activities. Additionally, she will oversee the planning and execution of Market Trends,…

Morris Depew’s Michael Ekblad appointed to Lee County’s Roadway Landscape Advisory Committee

07/22/2021

Morris-Depew Associates’ Director of Landscape Architecture, Michael Ekblad, PLA, has been appointed to Lee County’s Roadway Landscape Advisory Committee. Ekblad will harness his nearly two decades of experience to provide valuable insight on matters related to roadway landscaping activities in Lee County. A graduate of Louisiana State University, with a bachelor’s degree in Landscape Architecture,…

Massey Services Promotes Shawn Keough to Southwest Florida Regional Manager

07/22/2021

ORLANDO, Fla.  — Massey Services, the nation’s fifth largest pest management company and largest family-owned business in the industry, announced the promotion of Shawn Keough to the role of Regional Manager for their Southwest Florida region, which covers the Naples, Sarasota and Fort Myers areas. Keough joined Massey Services in 2016 as a General Manager…

SWFL Inc. welcomes Josh Goergen as Government Relations Manager

07/17/2021

The SWFL Inc. team is excited to announce the hiring of Josh Goergen as its Government Relations Manager. Goergen joins the SWFL Inc. staff with a background in legislative affairs. “I am thrilled to be at SWFL Inc. and look forward to working closely with local elected officials and our legislative delegation to keep Southwest Florida a…