Going Places
The Fort Myers Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) announced Executive Director Michele Hylton-Terry has been elected President of the Florida Redevelopment Association (FRA). The election took place during the FRA’s 2025 Annual Conference held last week, where redevelopment professionals from across the state gathered to share innovative ideas and best practices in community revitalization. As President,…
Down To Earth announced the promotion of Mike Bergh to Regional Landscape Construction Manager – SW, reporting to Keith O’Neil. In his new role, Bergh will oversee landscape construction operations across the Southwest region, ensuring projects are executed with the highest standards of quality, efficiency, and client satisfaction. Bergh previously served as the Regional Enhancement…
Von Briesen & Roper, s.c. announces the opening of its new office in Naples and welcomes well-established Naples attorneys Jeffrey R. Grant and Joshua A. Grant. von Briesen’s new Naples office is located at 3555 Kraft Road, Suite 402. Jeffrey R. Grant commented, “We are excited to join von Briesen and enhance our ability to…
Sanibel Captiva Community Bank is pleased to welcome Peggy Mitchell as a commercial loan closer. Located at the bank’s Bridge Branch, at 9311 College Parkway in Fort Myers, she will manage the end-to-end commercial loan closing process, successfully ensuring smooth and timely execution. In her prior role, Mitchell worked as a loan specialist with the…
John R. Wood Christie’s International Real Estate announced leadership changes within the company, reflecting the growth and expertise of two of its tenured professionals. Spencer Haynes, Executive Vice President of Business Development, will focus exclusively on recruiting while continuing to serve as managing broker at the Vineyards office. A Naples resident since 1974, Haynes has worked with John…
The American Red Cross, South Florida Region, is pleased to announce the appointment of John McKinnon as Executive Director for the Southwest Gulf Coast to Glade Chapter. McKinnon will lead efforts to advance the Red Cross mission across Southwest Florida, overseeing programs that provide vital humanitarian aid, disaster preparedness and response, and community resilience initiatives. “We…
Down To Earth Landscape & Irrigation announces appointment of Tom Trombly as Chief Operating Officer
Down To Earth Landscape & Irrigation is pleased to announce the promotion of Tom Trombly to the newly created role of Chief Operating Officer (COO), effective October 6, 2025. In this position, Trombly will oversee the company’s Maintenance Division and lead its Regional Operations Leaders (ROLs), driving operational excellence and supporting continued growth across Florida.…
David Lawrence Centers for Behavioral Health, Collier County’s only comprehensive, not-for-profit behavioral health provider serving children, adults and families, is pleased to announce the appointment of Lance Fenton as director of human resources. With over 15 years of experience as a progressive HR professional, Fenton has designed and led enterprise-wide initiatives in leadership development, succession…
Gulf Coast International Properties announced Jen Kempka, Realtor, has joined the firm. Originally from Green Bay, Wisconsin, and a graduate of the University of Minnesota, Kempka combines Midwestern values with a sharp business mindset. After spending years vacationing in Naples, she officially made the move six years ago and quickly fell in love with the…
Responding to the region’s continued growth, Physicians’ Primary Care of Southwest Florida, one of the largest independent multi-specialty primary care medical groups in the area, has added three new physicians to its Adult Medicine division: Dr. Jamie Brown, Dr. James Curry, and Dr. Rebecca Krinkie. Dr. Jamie Brown earned his Doctor of Medicine from Indiana…