LPL announces Travis Serpas has joined the company as Vice President / Project Executive. Travis brings more than 22 years of experience in construction management and utility-scale solar. Travis earned a Bachelor of Science in Construction Management from Louisiana State University. He is an active member of the Associated Builders and Contractors.

Sean Ouellette has been promoted to president of KAST Construction, one of Florida’s largest privately held construction management firms. A 25-year industry veteran, Ouellette oversees operations across KAST’s West Palm Beach, Miami and Tampa offices, driving the firm’s expansion into new market sectors and growth across the state. Since joining KAST in 2016, he helped scale revenues in Tampa from $30 million to $450 million and manages high-profile projects including Mr. C Residences and The Westin Cocoa Beach Resort, now under construction. A graduate of the University of Florida’s M.E. Rinker School of Construction Management, he serves on the board of the Children’s Cancer Center.

Lucienne Pears, Vice President of Business & Economic Development at Kitson & Partners/Babcock Ranch, has been named 2025-26 Foundation Chair of the Florida Economic Development Council (FEDC). Pears transitions to this role after serving as FEDC Chair, bringing her leadership experience to guide foundation initiatives supporting professional development across Florida.

Joseph “Joe” Spataro, Board Certified Specialist in Criminal Trial Law, has joined Shumaker’s Tampa office as a Partner in the Litigation & Disputes Service Line. He most recently served as Associate Deputy Attorney General for Criminal Justice Programs and Chief of Cyber Fraud Enforcement with the Florida Attorney General’s Office.

Relocating from North Carolina to Tampa, Joshua Mitchell brings nine years of experience in construction layout, boundary analysis and topographic surveying. He has supported land development and municipal projects across the Southeast and now serves as Project Manager, leading geomatics efforts focused on client service, technical excellence and growth in McAdams' Tampa office.

Del-Air Plumbing, Air Conditioning and Electric has named Alex Piazza its new Chief Sales Officer for Del-Air and Keystone Energy, a Del-Air company and Orlando area electrical contractor. In this newly created role, Piazza is responsible for developing and implementing Del-Air and Keystone’s overall sales and marketing strategy and driving revenue growth across Del-Air’s residential new construction division.

Nova Southeastern University is proud to announce the appointment of Sonya A. Miller, J.D., CCEP, as Vice President for Compliance and Chief Compliance Officer. With nearly 30 years of legal and compliance experience, she has served at Chicago State University, Florida Memorial University, and Broward College. She holds a J.D. from Temple, a B.A. from Emory, and is a Certified Compliance and Ethics Professional.

The Women’s Foundation of Collier County (WFCC) proudly announces renowned philanthropist and visionary leader Anne Welsh McNulty will serve as Honorary Chair of the 30th Anniversary Women’s Foundation Luncheon: Celebrating 30 Years of Impact on Jan. 23, 2026, at The Ritz-Carlton Naples, Tiburón, and will honor the 2026 Women of Initiative. McNulty is a 2011 Woman of Initiative (WOI) honoree.

Keith Norden, CEcD, President & CEO of Team Volusia, has been honored as the 2025 FEDC Eunice Sullivan Economic Development Professional of the Year. The award recognizes Norden's outstanding contributions to Florida's economic development and his innovative approaches to business recruitment and retention.

Pamela Nabors, President and CEO of CareerSource Central Florida, has been named the 2025 FEDC Toni Jennings Workforce Development Professional of the Year. With over three decades of workforce development leadership, Nabors has reshaped Central Florida's economic landscape, serving 46,000+ career seekers and 4,000+ businesses annually.

Shutts & Bowen LLP is pleased to announce that Glenn M. Cooper has joined the firm as a Partner in its Tax & International Law Practice Group, based in the firm’s Miami office. He brings more than 25 years of experience advising international companies, investors and entrepreneurs on cross-border business transactions, corporate law and U.S. immigration matters.

Casey Barnes, MEDP, Regional Market & Economic Development Leader at BRPH, has been named 2025-26 Board Chair of the Florida Economic Development Council (FEDC). Barnes will champion the organization's mission to elevate Florida's economic development profession through advocacy, education, and collaboration.

Tallahassee State College (TSC) appointed Dr. Steve Nettles as Vice President for Institutional Effectiveness, bringing more than two decades of leadership in accreditation, strategic planning and educational research to the College’s executive team. Dr. Nettles previously served as VP of Institutional Effectiveness at the University of Arizona Global Campus, helping advance institutional performance.

JWB Interim CEO Michael G. Mikurak recently announced the promotion of Rebecca Gross Tieder from Director of Public Policy to the new role of Chief Public Awareness Officer (CPAO), effective 10/1/25, where she will advocate for children and families through education, legislative action, and authentic relationship-building.

GrayRobinson welcomes James F. “Jim” Moseley, Jr., B.C.S., as Shareholder and Head of its Admiralty and Maritime Team. Jim is recognized as a national leader in Maritime Litigation by Chambers USA and is board-certified by The Florida Bar in Admiralty and Maritime Law. He handles litigation, commercial transactions, regulatory compliance, and non-litigation counseling for shipowners, operators, insurers, logistics companies, railroads, and other transportation clients. Jim is president-elect of the Maritime Law Association, an active member of the Southeastern Admiralty Law Institute, and former president of the Jacksonville Bar Association. He has been consistently listed in Best Lawyers in America since 2009.

Matt Leopold, former Trump Administration General Counsel to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, has joined Holland & Knight as a partner and co-chair of its national Environment Team. Prior to serving in this role, he was general counsel to the Florida Department of Environmental Protection and a former environmental litigator at the U.S. Department of Justice.

DeAngelis Diamond announces John Procaccini as Project Executive. In this role, Procaccini is responsible for leading multiple project teams, ensuring quality, schedule, budget, safety and client experience goals are met. With over 13 years of construction experience, Procaccini's portfolio includes nearly $1 billion in construction across diverse market sectors.

DeAngelis Diamond announces Nate Beachy as Director of Business Development. Beachy is responsible for developing, implementing, and managing growth strategies that build authentic relationships in regional markets. Previously, President of a locally based food distribution and manufacturing company, Beachy brings a strong background in business development and relationship-building.

Board-certified pediatrician Dr. Jenna Bonaccorso has joined AdventHealth Medical Group and cares for patients at both AdventHealth Daytona Beach and in Port Orange. Bonaccorso provides care for children of all ages, from newborns to teens. Her specialties include well-child visits, developmental screenings, breastfeeding support, adolescent health, urgent visits and preventive care.

Shutts & Bowen LLP is pleased to announce that Jonathan Gomez has joined as Chief Financial Officer. In his role as CFO, he will be responsible for all firm accounting and finance functions.Gomez, who will work out of the firm’s Miami office, is a Certified Public Accountant with more than 15 years of experience in accounting and finance.