Going Places
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…
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.”
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 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…
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…
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…
Isabella Angelus has been hired as donor information specialist to respond to donor inquiries and help process donations for Lee Health Foundation. Angelus is currently pursuing her bachelor’s degree at Florida Gulf Coast University and most recently worked at Marmon Aerospace and Defense in Naples performing business and administrative duties.
Capital Wealth Advisors, an independent financial advisory firm, has announced the appointment of Hunter Grand as an Associate Trader. In this new position with the firm, Grand provides essential support to the trading operations team through market research, reporting, data analysis and assisting with portfolio management. A native Floridian, Grand recently earned his BS in…
Wilson Creative Group, a full-service advertising and marketing agency, has announced the promotion of Gabriela (Gabi) Rivas to the position of senior account manager. In this role, Rivas leads client relationships by understanding their objectives, challenges and preferences. She strategizes and executes marketing communication plans aligned with client goals, leveraging analytic data and best practices. Managing…
Brightwater Lagoon, a MetroLagoons resort-style amenity coming soon to the Brightwater community in North Fort Myers, announced Jimmy Cruz as general manager. Cruz brings 30 years of hospitality experience at theme parks, resorts, public parks and residential amenity properties. He joined the MetroLagoons team in March 2023 to oversee pre-opening responsibilities and establish operations teams…