In our weekly list of business people on the move, we highlight Palm Beach County professionals who are making a difference. These are people from across the spectrum of public and private endeavours, working in charities, court houses, private practice and abroad. They rise in their industries, advance their careers, and excel in our community.
This week’s professional highlights are:
Housing Authority Board adds four members to board
The Housing Authority of Palm Beach County recently welcomed four new members to its board: Melissa Ardenchief planning officer for the Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County, Boynton Beach; Kate CotnerFrom Stewart, external relations manager for Florida Power & Light Co. Kelly Smallridge, of Wellington, CEO of the Palm Beach County Business Development Council; and Bobby “Tony” SmithRetired community professional from Royal Palm Beach with experience and concentration in city and government administration. The Housing Steering Council of Palm Beach County is a coalition of community leaders working to ensure the county’s economic sustainability by making housing financially feasible and sustainable for all Palm Beach County residents.
JFK North is adding two orthopedic surgeons
HCA Florida JFK North Hospital recently added two surgeons to its staff. Dr. Salvador Forte is a joint replacement surgeon specializing in hip and knee replacements. Dr. Diego Lima is an orthopedic surgeon who focuses on shoulder and elbow surgery.
SunFest adds five board members, president
The organizers of SunFest, which will celebrate its 40th festival in 2024, recently announced the appointment of a new board president and five new members to the board of directors. He is the new chairman of the Board of Directors Stephanie Glavin and five council members Tracy L. Cooper, Saint DiGangi, Kelley Herrman, Shane Savage and Grasford Smith. Glavin is a market executive for Bank of America, Palm Beach County; Cooper is a business management executive for preferred business and loans at Bank of America; DiGangi is an attorney at Critton, Luttier & Coleman; Herrman is an experienced licensed title agent; Savage is the chief strategy officer of Pathos, a prominent creative intelligence firm, and Smith is a nationally recognized commercial litigator, consultant and president of the Florida Bar.
Nason Yeager names COO
Nason Yeager Gerson Harris & Fumero, a full-service business law firm, has added Peter Blasone as chief operating officer. As COO, Blasone’s role includes working closely with Nason Yeager’s leadership to develop, implement and manage financial strategies and performance to drive the firm’s success. In 2020, Nason Yeager merged with Palm Beach law firm Haile Shaw & Pfaffenberger and has since grown to more than 70 employees.
Lesser, Lesser, Landy & Smith adds WPB counsel
Lesser, Lesser, Landy & Smith is proud to announce that Imani M. Williams has joined the firm’s West Palm Beach office as an associate attorney. Williams, of West Palm Beach, is the 15th District representative on the Florida Bar Young Lawyers Chapter Board of Governors, a member of the National Coalition of 100 Black Women, a member of the South Palm Beach County chapter and a Speak Up for Kids Palm ambassador. Beach County.
Attorney Gunster, head of the Business Development Council
Gunster, one of Florida’s oldest and largest full-service business law firms, recently became a shareholder Brian M. Seymour The Palm Beach County board of directors has been named the new chair of the Business Development Board (BDB). Gunster is the only firm with two chairmen in this position. Gunster shareholder Michael V. Mitrione previously chaired the board.
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Eddie Ritz is a reporter at The Palm Beach Post, part of the USA TODAY Florida Network. He can be reached at [email protected]. Support our journalism. Subscribe today