Going Places

ContainerPort Group Expands Southeast Footprint with New Terminal in Jacksonville, FL

02/22/2023

ContainerPort Group (CPG®), a national drayage provider built on an asset-first model and offering coast-to-coast capacity, announced the opening of a new terminal in Jacksonville, Florida. This new terminal demonstrates CPG’s commitment to growth in strategic markets and expands the company’s existing footprint in the southeast region. “The Jacksonville Port Authority (JaxPort) continues to invest…

Megan Strayhorn joins Strayhorn, Persons-Mulicka & Fisher

02/22/2023

Megan Strayhorn has joined her father at the Southwest Florida law firm started in 1915 by relatives. Her journey to the firm included undergraduate studies in Alabama and North Carolina, volunteer work in Uganda, living with a Maasai family in Kenya, and backpacking throughout Thailand, Laos and Cambodia, where she studied the Extraordinary Chambers in…

Jennifer Reedy named managing broker for John R. Wood Christie’s International Real Estate’s Marco Island, Isles of Capri offices

02/21/2023

Naples, Fla. — Phil Wood, president and chief executive officer of John R. Wood Christie’s International Real Estate, has announced the appointment of Jennifer Reedy to the position of managing broker for the company’s Isles of Capri and Marco Island offices. “Jennifer is a seasoned luxury real estate professional with several years of local experience,” said Wood. “We are pleased…

Pro-Tec Plumbing promotes Christina Fridley to CFO

02/21/2023

NAPLES, Fla.– Pro-Tec Plumbing & Air has promoted Christina Fridley from controller to chief financial officer as the Naples-based company aligns its leadership team to reflect customer growth and a larger service area. In this role, Fridley is responsible for all accounting activities, which include maintaining the general ledger, accounts receivable, accounts payable, purchase orders…

Sanibel Captiva Community Bank hires Jessica Smith

02/17/2023

Jessica Smith has joined Sanibel Captiva Community Bank as a compliance assistant in the bank’s compliance department, located in the Bridge Branch at 9311 College Parkway. She is responsible for assisting the compliance officer with the day-to-day compliance management system program, including compliance monitoring to ensure that bank policies and practices are in accordance with…

Suncoast Sr. Prosperity Advisor Robin L. Cook

02/17/2023

Robin L. Cook has been named Sr. Prosperity Advisor – Sr. Vice President by Suncoast Prosperity Advisors, a division of Suncoast Equity Management, LLC. Robin will provide comprehensive wealth management and investment services for the Sanibel, Captiva and SW Florida market. Robin brings over 25 years of experience in the financial services industry and most…

Capt. Codty Pierce Chosen as the New Calusa Waterkeeper

02/16/2023

FORT MYERS, FL – The Calusa Waterkeeper (CWK) board of directors is excited to announce the selection of Captain Codty Pierce as the next Calusa Waterkeeper. Codty is a native of Lee County and lifelong outdoorsman, growing up fishing our area waters and spending many years observing the hydrology and environments of Pine Island Sound, Charlotte…

Bleggi, Haynes named managing brokers for Naples offices of John R. Wood Christie’s International Real Estate

02/15/2023

Naples, Fl — Phil Wood, president and chief executive officer of John R. Wood Christie’s International Real Estate, has announced the appointments of Ryan Bleggi and Spencer Haynes to the position of managing broker for the company’s Central and Fifth Avenue Offices, respectively. “Ryan and Spencer are both known by many for their real estate…

Russell Bedford’s Miami member announces new merger

02/13/2023

Miami-based CPA and member of global professional services group Russell Bedford International, De La Hoz, Perez & Barbeito, PLLC (“DPB”), has announced a new merger with Roy G. Glassberg CPA PA, effective 1 January 2023.   DPB is a full-service Miami-based CPA firm providing accounting, auditing, tax, and consulting services. The firm was appointed as…

OneDigital Announces Nick Gerber as Managing Principal for Southwest Florida

02/13/2023

OneDigital, the nation’s leading insurance brokerage, financial services and HR consulting firm, announces Nick Gerber as Managing Principal, Southwest Florida. Gerber joins the Southwest Florida team after most recently serving as a Principal for the OneDigital Ohio market, leading a team of benefits consultants focused on developing valued and cost-effective benefits offerings for organizations and their…