Going Places
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 (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 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…
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 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, 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…
Capital Wealth Advisors, an independent financial advisory firm based in Naples, announced the appointment of Paul Wojcik as Senior Vice President of Private Wealth Management. In this position, Wojcik supports business development across the Mid-Atlantic Region, specializing in high-net-worth clients, foundations and institutions. Wojcik has more than three decades of financial services industry experience. Prior…
The Collier Children’s Advocacy Center (Collier CAC) has appointed Sarah Owen to its board of directors, welcoming a new member with extensive nonprofit fundraising and event leadership experience. Owen serves as the director of advancement events at Gulfshore Playhouse, where she has led fundraising initiatives, including the organization’s annual gala, for more than six years.…
Priority Marketing has added Logan Morey as a senior project and event planner to support the firm’s client services and events teams. In her hybrid role, Morey leads the planning and execution of high-impact client events, including fundraising galas, grand openings, conferences, groundbreaking ceremonies, open houses, workshops and more. She also supports client management by…
Joe the Home Pro Home Inspections has promoted Joseph Pate to vice president of operations, reflecting the company’s continued growth and strategic expansion plans. Pate joined Joe the Home Pro as the office manager in 2025 and quickly emerged as a key operational leader. Over the past year, he has strengthened internal systems, streamlined inspection…