Going Places

Willis Lease Finance welcomes Stephen Jones to its board of directors

12/18/2024

Willis Lease Finance Corporation, the leading lessor of commercial aircraft engines and global provider of aviation services, announced the appointment of Stephen Jones to its board of directors effective January 1, 2025. Jones has a 40-year career in the airline and energy industries. An engineer by training, he began in international oil and gas development,…

Sean O’Donnell named lead assistant golf professional at Vineyards Country Club

12/18/2024

Vineyards Country Club has announced the appointment of Sean O’Donnell as lead assistant golf professional. Originally from Dundee, Scotland — often called the birthplace of golf — O’Donnell brings extensive experience, a global perspective and a passion for the game to the role. “The addition of Sean O’Donnell to our team reflects Vineyards’ commitment to…

Lee County Tourist Development Council welcomes new chair

12/11/2024

The Lee Board of County Commissioners appointed Commission Chairman Kevin Ruane as chair of the Tourist Development Council. The chairmanship becomes effective immediately.  Ruane’s first meeting as TDC chair will be Thursday, Dec. 12. The TDC meeting will begin at 9 a.m. in Room 118 of the Admin East Building, 2201 Second St., Fort Myers.…

Sanibel Captiva Community Bank hires Waskiewicz

12/07/2024

Sanibel Captiva Community Bank is excited to announce the hiring of Lisa Waskiewicz as the bank’s new human resources manager. In her role, she will oversee human resources functions, including recruitment, employee development, performance management and employee relations, ensuring that the bank continues to attract, develop and retain the best talent to support its growth…

Baker Senior Center Fellowship Program adds Castillo and Toledo

12/07/2024

Baker Senior Center Naples, a nonprofit organization that provides comprehensive programs and social services to support local seniors, has named Rachel Castillo and Anabella Toledo to its Fellowship Program. The two Florida Gulf Coast University students will complete 250 hours in field placement with the anticipation of attracting professionals to the field of gerontology. Baker…

Sanibel Captiva Community Bank hires Afanador

12/07/2024

Glenda Afanador has joined Sanibel Captiva Community Bank as a deposit operations assistant at the bank’s Bridge Branch, located at 9311 College Parkway in Fort Myers. She is responsible for incoming and outgoing domestic and international wire transfers, daily non-posted items, overdrafts, disputes and lending support for all bank locations, ensuring that proper policy and…

Vineyards Country Club names Amy Banks its spa manager

11/29/2024

Vineyards Country Club has announced the appointment of Amy Banks as manager of the community’s spa, located within the award-winning Wellness Center. In this position, she will oversee the spa’s daily operations, lead a team of service providers and manage a wellness-focused treatment menu to further Vineyards Country Club members’ overall well-being. “Amy’s proven ability…

Naples Cancer Advisors adds medical and radiation oncologist

11/29/2024

Naples Cancer Advisors, a new community-based, non-profit organization that provides consultative oncology services to cancer patients and their families across Southwest Florida, has announced Dr. Tim Kinsella has joined the practice. Dr. Kinsella is board certified in both medical oncology and radiation oncology with more than 50 years of experience. Trained at the Mayo Clinic…

Shannon Puopolo sworn in as president of the Southwest Florida Bankruptcy Professionals Association

11/26/2024

Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt  announced stockholder Shannon Puopolo was sworn in as president of the Southwest Florida Bankruptcy Professionals Association at its 12th Annual Alexander L. Paskay Memorial Dinner on Nov. 20. Commenting on her appointment, she shares, “I am deeply honored to serve as president of the SWFBPA. The organization provides invaluable opportunities…

Baker Senior Center Naples names two to FGCU Fellowship Program

11/26/2024

Baker Senior Center Naples, a nonprofit organization that provides comprehensive programs and social services to support local seniors, announced that is has named Rachel Castillo and Anabella Toledo to its Fellowship Program. The two Florida Gulf Coast University students will complete 250 hours in field placement with the anticipation of attracting professionals to the field…