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Crews Bank & Trust Executive Vice President Pat Backer is retiring after 43½ years at the bank. She is a member of the executive leadership team along with President Kevin Hagan, CEO Jake Crews and CFO Brad Wilson and serves with them on board of directors “I cannot say enough about what Pat has meant…
Ann E. Joyce, Chief Customer Officer and Executive Vice President, Technology, Supply Chain and Field Operations at Chico’s FAS will be the keynote speaker at the 11th Annual Technology Awards Dinner presented by the Southwest Florida Regional Technology Partnership (SWFRTP). The event is May 16, 2019 from 6:00 p.m. to 9 p.m. at The Club…
Waldrop Engineering announced the addition of James Abney as senior irrigation specialist. “The addition of an irrigation design and planning team within our group is part of our plan to provide comprehensive landscape architecture services for our clients,” said Ryan Binkowski, senior vice president and chief operating officer. Abney has more than 30 years of…
Leading Edge Benefit Advisors announced it has hired Kyle Mossbarger as an advisor. In this role, he is responsible for consulting with business owners and executives to develop strategic plans that effectively manage costs and compliance processes associated with employee benefits, including assessing overall business impact, future planning and risk management. Mossbarger brings with him…
Walmart is accepting applications for its 6th annual Open Call, scheduled for June 18-19 at the company’s Home Office campus in Bentonville, Ark. Applicants can apply by visiting Walmart-jump.com for the opportunity to secure a face-to-face pitch meeting with a Walmart buyer. The application deadline is April 30. “I was hoping to leave with an opportunity to partner…
Spiro & Associates Marketing, Advertising, Public Relations and Brand Architecture took home 12 local American Advertising (ADDY) Awards on February 24th, following the 2019 AdFed Suncoast ceremony in Sarasota. The 30-plus-year-old agency has been entering the awards program, formerly known as the ADDYs, by the American Advertising Federation since 1986 when CEO/Chief Creative Officer Christopher…
Jacqueline Benjamin, branch manager of the Parkside office of Charlotte State Bank & Trust, is serving on the Punta Gorda Housing Authority Board of Commissioners. The Punta Gorda City Council appointed Benjamin to fill an unexpired term on the Housing Authority Board ending on May 21, 2021. The primary role of the PGHA is the…
The Annual Food Network & Cooking Channel South Beach Wine & Food Festival returned in February to South Beach of Miami for the 18th time. Chef Rachid and Chef Asif were among the featured chefs and the only ones representing Southwest Florida and their ethnic cuisine. While chef Asif had the honor to be part of this…
First State Bank of Arcadia is now Crews Bank & Trust. The new name echoes that of the owner, Crews Banking Corp., a privately held bank holding company that operates three other Central and Southwest Florida financial institutions. “Everything about who First State Bank of Arcadia is at its core will remain the same,” said…
New England Investment & Retirement Group (NEIRG), an investment advisory and wealth management firm headquartered in North Andover, Massachusetts, today announces the addition of Mark Dorn as a Principal in the firm’s growing Naples office. Dorn is an award-winning business and technology leader who has built numerous successful companies, products and technologies throughout the U.S.,…