Following a recent expansion, ADELE added Martha Gautier to its leadership team as Associate Director, overseeing project management and operational strategy. A former Vice President at Palladian Partners, Gautier brings more than 20 years of experience leading national initiatives for public, private and nonprofit clients, including managing multimillion-dollar projects for HHS, CDC and NIH.

Following a recent expansion, ADELE added Sierra Dean to its leadership team. A former Deputy Press Secretary in the Executive Office of Gov. Ron DeSantis, Dean brings experience in executive operations, public affairs and communications. As Director of Strategic Initiatives, Dean will lead firm-wide projects and marketing/communications strategies to advance ADELE’s mission and client impact.

The Society for Vascular Surgery named Fredric Jarrett, MD, a 2025 Excellence in Community Practice Award recipient, honoring his leadership and commitment to community-based vascular care. For more than seven years, Dr. Jarrett has volunteered at Sarasota Memorial’s Community Specialty Clinic, providing compassionate, expert care to uninsured and underinsured patients.

Erica M. Shea, Chief Marketing and Business Development Officer at Shumaker, has joined the Tampa Metropolitan Area YMCA Governance Board. In this role, she will help provide fiduciary oversight, guide strategic direction and support the Y’s mission to strengthen the community. As a key leader at Shumaker, Erica serves as a revenue driver, client relations resource and marketing strategist.

Adam Gayle, AIA, Principal of Superlative Architecture + Development, will begin his term as 2026 President of the Florida Association of the American Institute of Architects (AIA Florida) in January. A past President of AIA Gainesville and VP of AIA Florida, he will focus on professional growth, mentorship and advocating for the profession’s 4,000+ members statewide.

Gerry Arvidson has been promoted to Chief Operating Officer of Phillips Infrastructure Corp., a national leader in critical infrastructure development based in Knoxville, Tenn. For 75 years, Phillips has been a steady presence behind some of Florida’s most complex projects, from long-running work at Walt Disney World to major site development supporting Blue Origin’s orbital rocket manufacturing campus to large-scale projects with the South Florida Water Management District. The enterprise now generates more than $1 billion in annual revenue. Gerry joined the company in 2014 as President of Phillips Heavy, Inc., a role he continues to hold while supporting enterprise-wide alignment and guiding major civil programs nationwide.

Patrick McMullen has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of Phillips Infrastructure Corp., a national leader in critical infrastructure development based in Knoxville, Tennessee. Across its 75-year history, Phillips has become a trusted force in complex infrastructure work nationwide, including major programs for clients such as Walt Disney World, Blue Origin, Amazon, and major public agencies like South Florida Water Management District. The company now generates more than $1 billion in annual revenue. Patrick joined Phillips in 1989 and has served as CFO, President, and as a member of the Board of Directors. As CEO, he will continue guiding enterprise alignment and long-term growth.

Kurt E. Alexander of Alexander Trial Law LLC, AV® Preeminent™ Board Certified Civil Trial Lawyer, American Board of Advocates Senior Life Fellow, Executive Council of the Trial Lawyers Section, has been elected to the Board of Governors of The Florida Bar. Alexander has been effectively defending businesses and individuals in civil litigation since 1989.

PCL Construction welcomes Rachel Ebner as Business Development Manager for West Florida. Rachel brings a wealth of expertise with over 15 years of experience in the industry and active involvement in the community and professional organizations. In her role, she will lead relationship building in the Tampa Bay market as PCL expands its presence in West Florida.

David Lawrence Centers for Behavioral Health, Collier County’s only comprehensive not-for-profit behavioral health provider, has named Lance Fenton Director of Human Resources. With 15+ years of HR experience, Fenton has led leadership development, succession planning and organizational effectiveness initiatives across healthcare, nonprofit, government and private sectors.

Matt Bryan is the President and Founder of GrayBeard Strategies, LLC. With over 40 years of experience navigating state capitals across the nation, Matt Bryan founded GrayBeard Strategies to help business leaders build and manage high-performing government relations teams to achieve real results. Learn more at https://www.gbsstrategies.com/.

Stacy L. Tucker joins Helios Education Foundation as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. With 20+ years of experience in nonprofit and corporate finance, Tucker brings proven expertise in financial management and strategic planning. She will help advance Helios’ mission to improve student education outcomes and ensure the Foundation’s financial strength.

Wealth Manager Michael DeMassa, CFA, CFP® founded Forza Wealth Management 10 years ago. Now, the Fee-Only Advisory Firm has a team of five providing custom-tailored wealth management services, managing nearly $400 million in assets. Forza recently moved to a new location that is twice as large as its previous office; its new address is 5605 Marquesas Circle, Sarasota.

Blue Ocean Capital announces the admission of 3 new shareholders. All bring a wealth of experience and integrity to the entire firm. Hillary Knotts, CPA, CFP®, Chief Compliance Officer & Family Office executive; Bethany Evans, CPA, CFP®, Chief Operating Officer & Family Office executive; James Johnson, CPA, CFP®, Director Investment Operations & Family Office executive.

Becker welcomes Nicholas Hessing to the government lobbying team. He will support the state lobbying team and Broward lobbyist Bernie Friedman representing 50+ active clients before the County Commission and Broward cities. He was Governmental Relations Manager of Children’s Services Council of Broward and campaign manager for Mayor Dean Trantalis and Sen. Lauren Book.

Kaufman Rossin welcomed Kory Patrick, CISSP, as a Principal in its Risk Advisory Services practice, where he leads the firm’s cybersecurity group. With more than 20 years of cybersecurity and risk management experience, he helps clients identify vulnerabilities, protect data and respond to threats, and advises executive teams on governance and cyber resiliency.

Physicians’ Primary Care of Southwest Florida welcomes Noor M. Yassine, D.O., to its Adult Medicine division. Dr. Yassine is a board-certified family medicine physician who trained at LECOM and completed her residency at A.T. Still University. Her background includes experience at Harvard Medical School and published research on cardiovascular genetics.

Physicians’ Primary Care of Southwest Florida welcomes Julia Belanger, MD. Dr. Belanger joins PPC with over a decade of experience in primary care. A graduate of The American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine, she completed her residency at Florida Hospital Center for Family Medicine in Winter Park. She is passionate about empowering patients through education and preventive care.

Physicians’ Primary Care of Southwest Florida (PPC) welcomes Caroline Hage Rouzeau, MD, to its Adult Medicine division. Dr. Rouzeau brings extensive experience in family medicine. She earned her medical degree from Universidad Iberoamericana (UNIBE) in the Dominican Republic and completed her Family Medicine Residency at Northwell Health in Bayshore, New York.

Michael R. Whitt joins Shutts & Bowen LLP’s Sarasota office as a Partner in the Government Law Practice Group. Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Business Litigation, he is a veteran trial attorney with nearly 40 years of experience representing clients in complex business litigation and real estate disputes, as well as eminent domain and inverse condemnation matters.