Going Places

Children’s Advocacy Center welcomes Melissa Bonner as chief operations officer

08/12/2024

The Children’s Advocacy Center of SWFL welcomed Melissa Bonner as its chief operations officer. In this role, Bonner will oversee the daily operations of the child protection team, family alliance and advocacy programs, and the prevention department, CAC’s core programs to advance the center’s mission of protecting and advocating for children. Melissa Bonner brings over…

Francher joins team at Gulf Coast International Properties

08/03/2024

Gulf Coast International Properties announced Nicholas Francher, Realtor, has joined the firm. Francher spent most of his childhood in Naples, before relocating to Rochester, New York, for his schooling. Growing up with his brother, sister, and parents, he developed a passion for real estate early on, influenced by his father, a successful real estate investor,…

Yenier Marrero named general manager at Margaritaville Beach Resort

08/03/2024

Margaritaville Beach Resort Fort Myers Beach announced the promotion of Yenier Marrero to general manager. Marrero joined the Margaritaville Beach Resort Fort Myers Beach team in 2023 and supported the Resort’s opening as director of guest experience. Marrero brings 18 years of experience in the hospitality industry to his new role. He quickly exceeded expectations,…

Urologist Dr. Christopher DiBlasio joins Precision Healthcare Specialists

08/03/2024

Precision Healthcare Specialists has added Dr. Christopher DiBlasio, a board-certified urologist who offers compassionate, contemporary urologic care to male and female patients from offices in Bonita Springs and Port Charlotte. DiBlasio has more than two decades of experience treating patients with a variety of urologic conditions. Passionate about the intersection of technology and treatment, DiBlasio…

Katie Valentin joins Guadalupe Center as director of marketing and communications

07/31/2024

Guadalupe Center has added Katie Valentin as director of marketing and communications to raise awareness, generate donations and cultivate volunteer support for the Immokalee-focused nonprofit. In this role, Valentin oversees internal and external communications with a focus on developing brand awareness. Guadalupe Center is an education-focused organization that provides high-quality education programs to more than…

McGarvey named NHWA Ideation Lab Chair

07/31/2024

Jason McGarvey of Allied Home Watch in Estero has been named as the National Home Watch Association’s Ideation Lab Chair. The Ideation Lab is the NHWA’s “think tank.”

Jennifer O’Connor joins Priority Marketing as marketing project manager

07/30/2024

Priority Marketing has added Jennifer O’Connor as a marketing project manager to help plan, organize and execute marketing projects and campaigns. In this role, O’Connor supports the execution of client marketing strategies, schedules and deadlines for clients across a broad spectrum of industries. Additional duties include monitoring and evaluating campaign performance, providing research to enhance…

Counseling Associates welcomes new mental health counselor

07/29/2024

Counseling Associates in Naples announced the addition of a new mental health counselor to its downtown office in The French Quarter at 501 Goodlette Road North.  Adam Sanders, a licensed mental health professional with extensive training in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, is accepting new clients. He joins a group of seven counselors dedicated to…

Romanello named Collaboratory trustee

07/29/2024

Damon Romanello has joined Collaboratory’s Governing Team as a trustee. Romanello is the CEO of Studio+, an architecture and interior design firm focused on healthcare, senior living, corporate, education and commercial spaces. The firm has six locations in Florida, California and Michigan. He has planned and led project teams domestically and internationally on a diverse…

Housing Alliance names Aurora Wells chief financial officer

07/24/2024

The Housing Alliance, a new non-profit organization formed to provide information, education and advocacy for accessing and developing attainable housing solutions in Collier County, has named Aurora Wells its chief financial officer. Wells is a 30-year veteran tax and accounting industry professional with experience in the non-profit, small business, and wealth management industries. She was…