Going Places
Collaboratory recently welcomed new board leadership. Gary H. Griffin will serve as board chair; Gail Markham as immediate past chair, Sally Jackson as vice chair, and Dr. Harrison S. Knight as secretary/treasurer. Their positions took effect July 1, 2025, for a two-year term. Griffin has more than 35 years of experience in engineering, estimating and project management.…
Markham Norton Mosteller Wright & Co. announced Liz Opalka has joined the firm as Manager, Fiduciary Services. With extensive experience in trust and estate taxation, probate, and fiduciary litigation support, Liz brings deep expertise that will strengthen MNMW’s fiduciary and tax service offerings. “We are thrilled to have Liz as part of our team,” said…
Suffolk has announced the promotion of Rod Nobrega to Chief Operating Officer of Suffolk Southwest Florida. An Estero native, Nobrega will oversee all regional operations and lead strategic efforts to expand Suffolk’s presence across high-growth markets including commercial, healthcare, education, aviation and hospitality. Nobrega brings nearly a decade of experience with Suffolk and a career marked by…
Spiro & Associates Marketing, Advertising, Public Relations & Brand Architecture proudly announces the addition of Juliana Metzner to its growing team as Senior Account Executive. With more than a decade of experience in marketing and communications, Metzner brings a well-rounded perspective and proven expertise to her new role. Metzner’s responsibilities at Spiro will include serving…
Dan McKee has joined Sanibel Captiva Community Bank as a residential loan officer at its Bridge Branch, located at 9311 College Parkway, Fort Myers. He is responsible for helping clients secure mortgage financing, offering personalized lending solutions and guiding them through every step of the home loan process. McKee brings over two decades of experience…
Priority Marketing has added Social Media Manager Grace Hutchcraft to its social media marketing team, which partners with businesses and nonprofits to expand their reach through effective social media strategies. Hutchcraft’s primary responsibility includes driving brand awareness by executing social media campaigns across platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn, TikTok and X. She develops monthly…
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…