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» Karl Groth, founder of the neuro division of Medtronic and later Metronic’s business development director, replaced BioHeart (OTCBB-BHRT) founder Howard Leonhardt as chairman and CEO of the Sunrise-based biotech company. Leonhardt continues to chair the company’s scientific advisory board and to serve as chief scientific and technology officer.
» JM Family Enterprises named Eric Gebhard treasurer. He joined the company in 1997.
» In the wake of BB&T’s takeover of Colonial Bank, Mike Oster has been named regional president of BB&T’s new south Florida region based in Fort Lauderdale.