Going Places

Shawn H. P. Smith chosen for Leadership Florida Cornerstone Class

07/09/2024

Shawn H. P. Smith, general manager, Florida Operations and jetBlue Park at Fenway South has been chosen for Leadership Florida’s Cornerstone Class 42 for 2024-2025. Created in 1982 by the Florida Chamber of Commerce, Leadership Florida seeks to build a sense of statewide community by identifying and educating individuals who have the passion, commitment, and…

Precision Healthcare Specialists adds colorectal surgeons to network

07/09/2024

Valerie Dyke, Nagesh Ravipati and Jeffrey Neale, board-certified colorectal surgeons of the Colorectal Institute, have joined Precision Healthcare Specialists, an expanding network of physicians that now includes doctors practicing in seven medical specialties. The trio are well established in Southwest Florida and treat all forms of colon, rectal and anal issues, including colorectal cancer. Dr.…

CLA announces career advancements in Southwest Florida

07/07/2024

CliftonLarsonAllen, the eighth largest accounting firm in the United States, announced career advancements for professionals across the country, including six in Southwest Florida. The advancements are effective July 1. With more than 130 locations, CLA serves clients of all sizes, providing advice and professional services in wealth advisory, digital, audit, tax, consulting, and outsourcing. Twice…

Priority Marketing adds Ashley Rheel as marketing project manager

07/05/2024

Ashley Rheel has joined Priority Marketing as a marketing project manager, a role in which she helps plan, organize and execute marketing projects and campaigns for a variety of businesses and nonprofit organizations. Rheel develops and manages a variety of marketing projects, schedules and deadlines for clients across a spectrum of industries, including hospitality and…

Angeli Chin hired as director of fundraising at Donna J. Beasley Technical Academy

07/05/2024

Ronald Renna, executive director of the Donna J. Beasley Technical Academy located in Lehigh Acres, is pleased to announce Angeli Chin as the school’s new Director of Fundraising and Grants. Chin will work with the school and community to set and achieve relationship, fundraising, and expansion goals, specifically focusing on adding new programs, building expansion,…

GCM hires Andrew Wilson as structural superintendent

07/05/2024

GCM Contracting Solutions, a regional leader in design-build general contracting, announced the appointment of Andrew Wilson as its structural superintendent for all their construction projects. As structural superintendent, Wilson will be responsible for overseeing and coordinating all the activities of GCM’s Structure Concrete division according to project plans, specifications, and schedules. He will perform duties…

Ken Strosnider joins Crews Bank & Trust

07/04/2024

Ken Strosnider joins the Crews Bank & Trust team as its newest residential loan originator. Based at the North Port branch, 4300 Aidan Lane, he brings 20 years of mortgage origination experience to the role. Strosnider, originally from Cincinnati, moved to Florida six years ago and resides in Rotonda West. Jamey Dodson, residential lending director,…

Joshuah Miller joins Hahn Loeser & Parks Naples

07/04/2024

Hahn Loeser & Parks announced the addition of Joshuah C. Miller, who joined the Naples office as an associate in the firm’s trusts and estates practice area. Miller focuses his practice on comprehensive estate and tax planning for individuals and their families. “We are very excited to have Joshuah on our team,” stated Naples Office…

Blake Gable selected as chairman of Naples Chamber board

07/04/2024

Blake Gable, Barron Collier Companies chief operating officer, has been selected as chairman of the Greater Naples Chamber Board of Directors. “Blake brings with him a wealth of experience, leadership, and vision, and we are thrilled to have him at the helm as we navigate the exciting opportunities and challenges ahead,” said Kristina Park, president…

Children’s Advocacy Center welcomes Kaleigh Lawrence as chief development officer

07/04/2024

The Children’s Advocacy Center of SWFL welcomed Kaleigh Lawrence as its chief development officer. In this role, Lawrence will spearhead fundraising efforts and nurture relationships to advance the center’s mission of protecting and advocating for children. She will use her experience to build and enhance community relationships, expand on internal and external collaborations, and coach…