Going Places
Warrior Homes of Collier, a Naples-based nonprofit serving at-risk and homeless veterans, has announced U.S. Army veteran Aaron Schultz as its new director of operations for the organization. In this vital role, Schultz will oversee the organization’s efforts to provide supportive housing, mental health services and educational resources to veterans in Collier County. “It’s a…
Diamond Custom Homes has announced the appointment of Andie Moran as director of project management for its design-build remodeling division. In this role, Moran will oversee multiple residential construction projects, managing plans, budgets, schedules and ensuring quality control and customer satisfaction. Moran also serves as project manager on select builds and leads a team of…
Bank of America has named Julie Schmelzle, senior relationship manager, Global Commercial Banking, president of Bank of America Southwest Florida. She succeeds Gerri Moll, who successfully led the market since 1997 and is retiring at the end of July after 41 years with Bank of America. As president and head of the market, Schmelzle will…
The Town of Fort Myers Beach announced the promotion of Dr. Traci Kohler to the position of Deputy Town Manager. Dr. Kohler has served with distinction as the Assistant to the Town Manager and brings with her a dynamic background in leadership, strategic planning, and community engagement. With over 30 years of experience in public…
The Naples Children & Education Foundation, the founding organization of the hugely successful Naples Winter Wine Festival, announced the appointment of Dani Henderson as grants manager. In this role, she will work directly with NCEF beneficiaries and the Grant Committee to support all aspects of the NCEF grant process. Henderson brings nearly a decade of…
Laurel Real Estate Co., a boutique hospitality brokerage based in Columbus, OH, and Fort Myers, announced Lauren D’Souza-Faze has earned her Florida Real Estate Broker’s license. D’Souza-Faze joined Laurel Real Estate Co. in 2022 and oversees hotel acquisitions and dispositions in her role as vice president. “Earning a Broker designation in the state of Florida…
The Conservancy of Southwest Florida is pleased to announce two new additions to its Policy Department, enhancing the organization’s ability to advocate for the protection and sustainability of Southwest Florida’s vital water resources. Tammy Ash joins as Senior Water Policy Advisor, bringing extensive experience in environmental science and interagency coordination. Most recently, Ash served with…
Crews Bank & Trust announced the addition of Todd Topliff as its newest commercial banker. Topliff has more than 13 years of business banking experience, having worked with a variety of financial institutions across Southwest Florida. In addition to his banking background, Topliff previously owned two companies in the construction industry, giving him a strong…
Priority Marketing has added Wendy Stafford as a marketing project manager for its client services division. Her role includes planning, organizing and executing marketing campaigns and initiatives for clients across a broad spectrum of industries, including for-profit and nonprofit organizations. Stafford also monitors and evaluates campaign performance, provides research to enhance decision making, manages feedback…
HM Restaurant Group, which owns and operates Doc Ford’s Rum Bar & Grille, Dixie Fish Company and the coming-soon Bonita Fish Company, has promoted Joe Sletten as the private events manager. Sletten will oversee rentals and catering at the Doc Ford’s Lounge at the restaurant’s Fort Myers Beach location, as well as the new waterfront…