Going Places

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…

Cassie Dalton joins the team at Gulf Coast International Properties

11/26/2024

Gulf Coast International Properties announced Cassie Dalton, Broker, has joined the firm. Dalton and her family relocated from Michigan to Naples and Marco Island in 1984. Growing up in a real estate family, she began her own career in the industry in 2002. As a licensed broker and real estate investor, Dalton combines her extensive…

Kenlea Fulop joins the team at Gulf Coast International Properties

11/26/2024

Gulf Coast International Properties announced Kenlea Fulop, Realtor, has joined the firm. Born and raised in Slidell, Texas, Fulop is a member of the Dalton family team at Gulf Coast International Properties. She is married to Noah Fulop and is the daughter-in-law of Shaun and Cassie. She feels grateful to work alongside her husband, Noah,…

Baker Senior Center Naples appoints Edwards as Geriatric Case Manager

11/14/2024

Baker Senior Center Naples, a nonprofit organization that provides comprehensive programs and social services to support local seniors, announced the appointment of Megan Edwards as its Director of Geriatric Case Management. In this newly created role, Edwards will expand essential services to low- and moderate-income seniors. This expansion will improve seniors’ quality of life, reduce…

Campbell named controller of Collaboratory

11/14/2024

Vennitta Campbell has joined Collaboratory as the organization’s Controller.   Campbell has more than 25 years of accounting experience and has worked in industries ranging from finance and healthcare to non-profits and construction.  She most recently served as chief financial officer for Healthy Start Coalition of SWFL. Campbell earned a bachelor’s degree in accounting from…

Wilderness Country Club Names Illenberg as Food and Beverage Manager

11/12/2024

Wilderness Country Club has appointed Robbie Illenberg as its new Food and Beverage Manager. In this role, he is responsible for directing all country club food and beverage operations, including developing innovative ideas and budgeting. Illenberg has more than a decade of hospitality industry experience with country clubs in both Southwest Florida and New York.…

Victor Rentas named director of facilities for Vineyards Country Club

11/12/2024

Vineyards Country Club has announced the appointment of Victor (Vic) Rentas as director of facilities for the community’s country club.  “Vic’s leadership in this newly established position will play a pivotal role in enhancing the efficiency and quality of our facility operations.” said Vineyards Country Club Chief Operating Officer Paul Malonson. “His experience in building…

Krawczun and Reed re-elected to lead Naples Airport Authority Noise Compatibility Committee

11/12/2024

The Naples Airport Authority’s Noise Compatibility Committee re-elected Richard Krawczun as Chair and Andy Reed as Vice-Chair for 2024-2025. Originally appointed to the NCC in March 2020 and reappointed in 2024, Krawczun represents the geographic area southeast of the airport. With over 35 years of experience in local and municipal government service, Krawczun brings a…

Chris Elliott named commercial banker at Crews Bank & Trust

11/11/2024

The commercial banking division at Crews Bank & Trust has announced that Christopher “Chris” Elliott has been promoted to commercial banker. Elliott joined the bank in 2023 as a credit analyst after graduating from college. The experience he gained from that position has prepared him to step into this new role. “We’re thrilled to promote…