Going Places
Christopher Alan Homes has hired Maurice French as director of land acquisition. In this role, he will lead efforts to identify and secure strategic land opportunities. French will work closely with company leadership to advance the builder’s growth across Florida. French brings more than 15 years of experience in real estate brokerage, land acquisition and…
Capital Wealth Advisors, an independent financial advisory firm based in Naples, announced the appointment of Anna Morell as Client Services Manager in the firm’s Charlotte, N.C. office. In this role, she provides clients with comprehensive support by streamlining processes and helping ensure each client receives attentive, personalized support. Prior to joining CWA, Morell built a…
Christopher Alan Homes has promoted Kevin Bellville to executive vice president of homebuilding operations. In his new role, Bellville oversees all aspects of construction and field operations, helping to drive operational excellence, quality control and production efficiency, maintaining the high standards for quality construction the homebuilder is known for. With over two decades of experience…
Preferred Travel & Company, a family owned and operated full-service travel agency headquartered in Naples, announced the appointment of Isabella Leon as Marketing Coordinator. In this newly created position, she will assist the Director of Marketing & Communications in the development and execution of all companywide marketing strategies. “We are delighted to welcome Isabella to…
The Real Estate Investment Society of Southwest Florida has named Kristine Smale, Christopher Alan Homes’s executive vice president of revenue and strategy, president for 2026. Smale has been a member of the REIS board for over six years and has been actively involved in advancing the organization’s mission to promote responsible real estate development through…
Sanibel Captiva Community Bank is pleased to announce the hiring of Kyra Ward as a teller at the bank’s Main Office at 2406 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel. Ward brings customer service, banking and administrative experience to her role, including a previous role serving as a bank teller and client advisor with a regional community bank where…
Christopher Alan Homes has promoted Kristine Smale to executive vice president of revenue and strategy. In her new role, Smale plays a key part in guiding the company’s growth and strategic initiatives as Christopher Alan Homes continues to expand its footprint and evaluate opportunities in new markets. Smale joined Christopher Alan Homes in 2024 as…
Nova Classical STEM Academy has appointed Matt Sheets, an accomplished educator and servant leader with 17 years of experience, as its founding principal ahead of the school’s inaugural 2026-2027 academic year. Sheets joins Nova Classical STEM Academy following a distinguished career in public education, where he served as a classroom teacher, assistant principal and principal…
HM Restaurant Group has promoted Reyes Martinez to general manager of Dixie Fish Company, its popular seafood restaurant currently ranked Tripadvisor’s No. 1 restaurant in the Fort Myers area. Martinez has spent his nine-year tenure with the company at Doc Ford’s Rum Bar & Grille’s Fort Myers Beach and St. Petersburg Pier locations. “Reyes has…
The Lee Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) recently appointed Fort Myers Beach Vice Mayor Scott Safford to the Lee County Tourist Development Council (TDC). Safford will serve as an ex-officio member of the TDC. Safford and his wife, Jacki Liszak, president/CEO of Fort Myers Beach Chamber of Commerce, are the owners of Sea Gypsy Vacation…