Going Places

Quarles & Brady Welcomes New Class of Partners in Naples Office

10/04/2023

The national law firm of Quarles & Brady LLP announced today that it has elected 11 new partners, effective October 1.  “We’re excited to welcome this outstanding group of attorneys to the partnership at Quarles,” said Mike Aldana, the firm’s managing partner and chair of the executive committee. “They have consistently demonstrated a commitment to…

Membership Directors’ Association of Southwest Florida 2023-2024 Board of Directors

09/28/2023

Naples, Fla.  – Membership Directors’ Association of Southwest Florida (MDASF) announces the 2023-2024 Board of Directors.  From Left to Right:   Stephanie Glasco – Vice President, Christine Bryant – Public Relations Chair, Jennah Martinez – President, Megan Somerville – Treasurer, Jordin Liskin – Communications & Website Chair, Vanessa DiPaolo – Secretary, Amanda Wichmanowski – Membership Chair…

Child Care of Southwest Florida hires Esther Kiesel as director of development

09/27/2023

FORT MYERS, Fla.  – Child Care of Southwest Florida has hired Esther Kiesel as its new director of development. In this role, Kiesel is responsible for the development, implementation and achievement of philanthropic goals, as well as volunteer recruitment strategies and increasing brand awareness within the community. She also serves as the organization’s lead on…

Wilderness Country Club Appoints Daniel Fein as its new Executive Chef

09/26/2023

Wilderness Country Club announced the appointment of Daniel Fein as its new Executive Chef. Fein brings more than 20 years of country club and hospitality industry experience. In his role with Wilderness Country Club, he is responsible for menu development, leading kitchen operations, team building and membership engagement. Fein most recently served as Sous Chef…

FSU Law Graduate Colten Thomas Joins Henderson Franklin’s Land Use and Environmental Law Team

09/26/2023

Fort Myers, Florida – Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A., is pleased to announce the addition of Colten Thomas as an Associate in the Land Use and Environmental Law department. His appointment follows two successful Summer Associate internships with the firm. Thomas, a third-generation Fort Myers native, brings a deep connection to the community and…

UF Law Graduate Amantha Kelly Joins Henderson Franklin’s Business Litigation Team

09/26/2023

Fort Myers, Florida – Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A., is pleased to announce the newest addition to its Business Litigation department, Amantha “Amy” Kelly, who joins the firm as an Associate. A Florida native, Kelly has always been passionate about serving her community and believes that local businesses are vital to its success. She…

Farr Law Firm Welcomes New Associate Attorney Bailey Pasho-Towns

09/26/2023

PUNTA GORDA –  – Farr Law Firm is pleased to announce the addition of Bailey Pasho-Towns as an associate attorney. Bailey served as a summer law clerk for Farr Law Firm in 2022 and has now joined the firm’s litigation team.  A native of Punta Gorda, Bailey attended Florida State University in Tallahassee, graduating magna…

The Children’s Advocacy Center of SWFL welcomes new Board member Karen Hawes and selects Officers

09/25/2023

FORT MYERS, Fla. – The Children’s Advocacy Center of SWFL (CAC) announces the addition of a new member to its Board of Directors: Karen Hawes, retired Lee County manager & current Milliner, Hats by Hawes Karen and her husband Richard moved to Florida in 1984. Throughout her career with the Lee County government, she held…

RealtyQuest, Inc. Welcomes Parker Hansen as Principal Broker, Reinforcing Firm’s Commitment to South Florida Region

09/22/2023

(Naples, FL) RealtyQuest Inc. is excited to announce the appointment of Parker Hansen as the company’s Principal Broker. In this position, Mr. Hansen will be responsible for management and production of the firm’s offices on 5th Avenue South in Naples and at Coconut Point in Estero, and will mentor and support the team of over…

Governor Ron DeSantis Reappoints Hill to Big Cypress Basin Board

09/22/2023

Andrew Hill Investment Advisors, Inc., a boutique investment advisory firm with more than $150 million in assets under management, announced that President and Co-Founder Andrew “Andy” Hill has been reappointed by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis to serve another three-year term on the Big Cypress Basin Board. The Big Cypress Basin is one of two major…