Going Places

Avow appoints Anna Gloth as Vice President of Program Development

02/17/2026

Avow has appointed Anna Gloth as Vice President of Program Development, reinforcing the organization’s commitment to disciplined clinical governance, scalable care models, and evidence-based decision-making across its care continuum. In this role, Gloth oversees clinical program strategy and operations across Avow Care Services, adult bereavement services, and the Avow Kids grief and loss program. She also provides…

Curran Young Construction announces addition of Ellie Poeder

02/16/2026

Curran Young Construction has announced the hiring of Ellie Poeder as market development associate, expanding the firm’s strategic growth and client engagement capabilities across Southwest Florida. “Ellie brings a natural understanding of the business, a sharp perspective and genuine relationship-building skills,” said Chris Curran, CEO of Curran Young. “Her background and mindset align perfectly with…

John R. Wood Christie’s International Real Estate names Anna-Marie Ellison vice president of sales

02/12/2026

John R. Wood Christie’s International Real Estate, Southwest Florida’s leading real estate company, has appointed Anna-Marie Ellison as vice president of sales, bringing nearly two decades of real estate leadership, strategic planning and agent development experience to the role. In her position, Ellison supports offices across the region, working closely with agents and staff to…

Naples-based Capital Wealth Advisors adds Spangler to Mid-Atlantic team

02/12/2026

Capital Wealth Advisors, an independent financial advisory firm based in Naples, announced the appointment of Jordan Spangler as Associate of Private Wealth Management. Working out of the firm’s new full-service advisory office in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, Spangler supports business development across the Mid-Atlantic Region. Spangler brings several years of financial services industry experience. Prior to joining…

Family Initiative hires Yohana Resto as Director of Development

02/11/2026

Family Initiative has hired Yohana Resto, MS, as its new Director of Development, strengthening the organization’s leadership as it continues to expand programs and services for children and families impacted by autism and foster care across Florida. In her role as Director of Development, Resto will lead fundraising strategy, donor engagement, and philanthropic partnerships in…

Ronald McDonald House Charities Southwest Florida welcomes new CEO

02/11/2026

Ronald McDonald House Charities Southwest Florida (RMHC SWFL) is pleased to announce the appointment of Nirupa Netram as its new President and Chief Executive Officer. Netram is a seasoned executive, attorney, mediator, and arbitrator with over 27 years of leadership experience across the nonprofit, corporate, and legal sectors. Born in Guyana and raised in Southwest…

Gulfshore Playhouse appoints John Perine as Director of Education

02/10/2026

Gulfshore Playhouse announced the appointment of John Perine as its new Director of Education, marking an exciting new chapter in the organization’s commitment to high-impact, professionally guided theatre education. Perine previously served as Manager of The Conservatory and has been a member of the Gulfshore Playhouse Education team since 2022. In his new role, Perine will oversee…

New general manager leading the way at restaurant on Fifth Avenue

02/09/2026

The stylish Mediterranean-inspired Del Mar welcomes David LaMarca as the new general manager. He joins Executive Chef Phil Liesenfeld as the newest member of Del Mar’s leadership team. LaMarca, a Biloxi, Miss., native, had his first taste of the restaurant industry when he would often go to work with his father at their family-owned restaurants…

Bruce Green Law Firm adds Aglaë S. Van den Bergh as of counsel

02/05/2026

Bruce Green Law Firm has expanded its legal team with the addition of Aglaë S. Van den Bergh,  who joins the firm as of counsel. Van den Bergh, who goes by “Aggie,” is a Florida-licensed attorney and will now provide legal support and counsel to the firm’s clients as of Jan. 16. As of counsel, she will work in collaboration with the firm while maintaining an independent practice.…

Preferred Travel & Company welcomes Stephens as travel advisor

02/05/2026

Preferred Travel & Company, a family owned and operated full-service travel agency headquartered in Naples, announced the appointment of Allana Stephens as Travel Advisor. In this role, she will personally assist clients in designing their dream vacations. “We are pleased to add Allana to our growing team of professionals,” said Olga Placeres, President of Preferred…