Going Places

Mike Novo, chief operating officer of B&I Contractors announced the promotion of five team members to vice president positions, reinforcing the company’s leadership structure to drive growth and operational excellence. Brian Mumme has been promoted to vice president of business development. Mumme will be responsible for expanding business opportunities, strengthening relationships, and supporting the company’s…

Sunshine Ace Hardware has promoted Peter Kennedy as store manager for its new Ave Maria location, which is expected to open in early fall. As store manager, Kennedy is responsible for ensuring that residential and commercial customers receive the exceptional service that has defined Sunshine Ace Hardware for more than 65 years. His duties include…

Ed Kitsos has joined Priority Marketing as a senior media buyer to help clients maximize the effectiveness and impact of their advertising dollars. In this role, Kitsos is responsible for planning annual budgets, negotiating and placing buys, media trafficking and placement, media sponsorship coordination, managing media deadlines, reconciling invoices, researching media outlets, auditing media and…

Prime 239 Steakhouse founder George Lukas announced the promotion of Matt Thompson to executive chef, effective immediately. With over 20 years of experience, including time at two of Milwaukee’s premier steakhouses, Carnevor and Ward’s House of Prime, Thompson joined Prime 239 as sous chef when the restaurant first opened its doors two years ago. He…

Naples Cancer Advisors, a new community-based, non-profit organization that provides consultative oncology services to cancer patients and their families, has announced that Dr. Mohammed Jahanzeb has joined the practice. In this position, Dr. Jahanzeb will lend his expertise in providing no-cost second-opinions to cancer patients locally. Naples Cancer Advisors provides consultative oncology services by appointment.…

Keegan Myers has been hired by Lee Health Foundation as marketing communications coordinator to support the foundation’s marketing objectives with a focus on content creation, public relations, social media management, media relations, website management and email marketing. Myers has served as social media coordinator for Lee Health since September 2022, where she increased follower engagement…

Taylor Brittain has joined Priority Marketing as a marketing project manager, where she helps plan, organize and execute marketing projects and campaigns for a variety of businesses and nonprofit organizations. Brittain develops and manages a variety of marketing projects, schedules and deadlines for clients across a broad spectrum of industries, including real estate, hospitality, health…

Membership Directors’ Association of Southwest Florida announced the 2023-2024 Board of Directors. From Left to Right: Brittany Gregg – Membership Chair, Kelly Bowers – Secretary, Megan Somerville – Treasurer, Christine Bryant- Vice President, Kristen Yanzer- President, Jordin Liskin – Communications & Website Chair, Terrence Quinlan – Public Relations Chair

Varnum announced Jessica Rodriguez has joined its Naples office as counsel. Rodriguez’s addition to the Naples office exemplifies Varnum’s ongoing commitment to expanding and enhancing its real estate capabilities. With a practice focused on representing homeowners and condominium associations (HOA and COA, respectively), Rodriguez brings a wealth of experience and knowledge in litigation and other real…

Capital Wealth Advisors, an independent financial advisory firm, has announced the appointment of Brian J. Tolin, as Senior Vice President, Private Wealth Management. In this role, Baum will help his clients achieve their goals through comprehensive wealth management, including portfolio management, estate planning and risk management. Tolin brings more than 13 years of wealth management…