Going Places

Housing Authority hires Jonathan Cortes as construction project manager

03/19/2025

The Housing Authority of the City of Fort Myers has hired Jonathan Cortes as a construction project manager in its real estate department. In this role, Cortes will oversee ongoing construction projects and future developments for HACFM. One of his major responsibilities involves managing CDBG-DR (Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery) funding from Lee County,…

Greater Naples Chamber hires Jay Grant-Wright as events manager

03/13/2025

Jay Grant-Wright has joined Greater Naples Chamber as the new events manager. In this role, Grant-Wright will be planning events to foster connections with chamber members and the community. “We are excited to welcome Jay to our team as the new events manager,” said Kristina Park, president and CEO of the Greater Naples Chamber. “Jay…

Wonder Gardens welcomes Michelle Stromberg Ohlhaber as Development & Marketing Manager

03/13/2025

Wonder Gardens has hired Michelle Stromberg Ohlhaber as Development and Marketing Manager to support fundraising efforts, grant-writing, sponsorships, marketing and media relations. Stromberg Ohlhaber relocated to the Sunshine State after spending more than 30 years living and working in the Windy City. In various roles throughout her career, she has served as a CEO, a…

Joe the Home Pro welcomes Joseph Pate as office manager

03/11/2025

Joe the Home Pro Home Inspections announced Joseph Pate joined the company as the office manager. In this role, Pate will oversee daily operations of the business, including scheduling, managing the inspection process and coordinating training sessions for the company and its partners to support growth and ensure long-term success. Pate is a seasoned business…

Wilson Creative Group adds Lena Romano as account coordinator

03/06/2025

Wilson Creative Group, a leading advertising and marketing agency based in Naples, has announced the hiring of Lena Romano as its new account coordinator. Romano graduated in December 2024 with a Bachelor of Science degree in psychology from Florida Gulf Coast University. She also holds a certification in social media marketing from eCornell, where her…

Doc Ford’s Rum Bar & Grille promotes Vidal to kitchen manager

03/06/2025

Doc Ford’s Rum Bar & Grille has promoted Cesar Vidal to kitchen manager of its Fort Myers Beach location. As kitchen manager, Vidal is responsible for overseeing all aspects of kitchen operations. He has worked for Doc Ford’s for eight years. “My favorite part about working for Doc Ford’s is the community because everyone is…

David Lawrence Centers appoints Amanda Pearson as director of strategic partnerships

03/06/2025

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 Amanda Pearson as director of strategic partnerships. As a member of the advancement team, Pearson will be responsible for developing and executing strategic partnerships that deepen relationships with DLC’s…

Christopher Alan Homes promotes Alana Consolo to director of marketing

03/03/2025

Christopher Alan Homes has promoted Alana Consolo to director of marketing. In her role, she oversees all marketing efforts and strategies throughout Southwest Florida and other regional Florida markets for the company. Consolo has worked in the real estate and homebuilding industries for nearly 15 years and has extensive experience in marketing, customer relationship management,…

Associate Leadership Collier welcomes Class of 2025

03/03/2025

The Leadership Collier Foundation, an affiliate of the Greater Naples Chamber, is excited to announce the Associate Leadership Class of 2025. The class started their program with a kick-off celebration and its first session on Tuesday, Feb. 18. “I’m thrilled to welcome our Associate Leadership Collier Class of 2025,” said Kristina Park, president and CEO…

Horizon Foundation announces 2025 slate of officers and board of directors

03/03/2025

Lee County’s leading nonprofit business entity, the Horizon Foundation, has finalized its leadership team for 2025. The experienced group of business professionals are committed to advancing the organization’s mission and expanding its impact across Southwest Florida. Leading the group for the year ahead is Dr. Guido Minaya, CEO and chief learning officer of Minaya Learning…