Going Places
HM Restaurant Group has hired local executive chef Jon-Michael Comly as the kitchen manager for Bonita Fish Company, its restaurant opening this fall on Fort Myers Beach. Comly previously helmed the kitchens at notable Southwest Florida establishments, including The Jac on Sanibel Island, Spirit of Bacchus in Fort Myers and the Wyvern Hotel in Punta…
Key Private Bank has named Mark Milford senior fiduciary strategist and Jessica Curry associate relationship manager.  Milford works with a team of financial planning and wealth management professionals, assisting clients with managing, preserving and transitioning their trust assets. He is based in KeyBank’s Naples office at 3777 Tamiami North. Prior to joining Key Private…
Baker Senior Center Naples, a nonprofit organization that provides comprehensive programs and social services to support older adult and their families, announced the appointment of Jennifer Scalia, LCSW, as its new Chief Clinical Officer. In this position, Scalia is responsible for providing clinical oversite for the organization’s Geriatric Mental Health program and overseeing its Case…
Karen Bournazos, Realtor, has joined Gulf Coast International Properties. A native of Rye, NY, Bournazos made Naples her home in 2023. She earned her degree in business and finance from Hofstra University and went on to build a career in management with top firms including JP Morgan, UBS, Mitsubishi Trust and Banking, and Gabelli Asset…
Baker Senior Center Naples, a nonprofit organization that provides comprehensive programs and social services for older adults and their families, announced it has further broadened its experienced leadership with the recent addition of Penny Kereiakes Pomeranz to its Board of Trustees. Pomeranz is an award-winning leader as the co-founder of ProScan Imaging and the Cris…
Gulf Coast International Properties announced John Ryan, Realtor, has joined the firm. Born and raised in Minneapolis, John Ryan brings a wealth of global business expertise to Gulf Coast International Properties. After spending more than 20 years in senior leadership roles within global telecommunications, he has built a reputation as a proven enterprise sales executive…
Dragon Horse Agency, an award-winning local enterprise in business marketing and consulting, announces the establishment of a new full-time position: Val Laube as Director of Artificial Intelligence. Laube’s appointment as Director of Artificial Intelligence underscores Dragon Horse Agency’s commitment to advancing technology-driven marketing solutions, enhancing client business outcomes through cutting-edge AI capabilities. Commenting on the appointment, Blake Renda, Co-CEO…
The Housing Authority of the City of Fort Myers has welcomed Abra Salley to its board of commissioners. Salley, a long-time advocate for community development, brings a deep understanding of and a strong commitment to addressing the needs of local residents. As a board member, she will volunteer her time to actively support the Housing…
Southwest Florida Proton has proudly recruited Linnae Campbell, as director of medical dosimetry, filling a crucial role in patient treatment at the region’s first proton therapy center. Working collaboratively with medical physicists and radiation oncologists, Campbell oversees the creation of individualized treatment plans that utilize data to design proton beams for optimized treatment for patients…
Eric Sprecher has been promoted to the position of vice president & social media director at Outlier Brands. The announcement was made Sept. 17 by John Sprecher, chief executive officer of Outlier Brands (and his father). Eric Sprecher has served more than five years with the agency, performing organic and paid social media, e-marketing, video…