The Animal Welfare League (AWL) of Charlotte County welcomes Rachel Trainor as a new Board Member. Trainor, Director of Business Development for Tidewell Hospice, leads a team across Southwest Florida and brings strategic vision and leadership to her role. A resident of Prairie Creek since 2006, she and her husband raise their two daughters alongside a full household of horses, chickens, dogs, and seasonal fair pigs.

The Animal Welfare League (AWL) of Charlotte County welcomes Tom LaGrasta as a new Board Member. LaGrasta, a retired police sergeant with 26 years of service in Bridgewater, Massachusetts, where he investigated animal cruelty cases, led the Citizens Police Academy, and secured more than $1M in public safety grants. LaGrasta is a lifelong rescue advocate and has raised six dogs and 18 cats.

The Animal Welfare League (AWL) of Charlotte County welcomes Kelly Pomerville as a new Board Member. Pomerville, Director of Marketing & PR at Charlotte Behavioral Health Care, is a seasoned nonprofit strategist who’s led major rebrands, national events, and served on local boards. Her pets became her greatest comfort following the loss of her husband in 2019.

The Animal Welfare League (AWL) of Charlotte County welcomes Dr. Bernice Baroudi as a new Board Member. Dr. Baroudi is a native of Charlotte County and a board-certified dermatologist. She earned her degree from LECOM-Bradenton and completed residency at Broward Health. Dr. Baroudi will help guide AWL’s continued mission to rescue, protect, and advocate for the animals of Charlotte County.

The Animal Welfare League (AWL) of Charlotte County welcomes Melissa Lockhart as a new Board Member. Lockhart, a small business owner and City Councilmember in Punta Gorda, is co-owner of Helping Hands SWFL and Native Sun Pools. Her years of service include leading neighborhood associations, supporting Alzheimer’s and veterans' organizations, and participating in city advisory roles.

JLL’s Hotels & Hospitality Group announces Wyatt Krapf has joined the firm as a Senior Director in Tampa, Florida. As part of JLL's Debt Advisory team, Krapf will specialize in hotel debt and equity placement transactions throughout North America, in addition to debt coverage across all asset classes in Central Florida.

Katie Inman, who served as general counsel for the Florida Office of the Attorney General since 2022, has joined Holland & Knight as a Partner. A former attorney with the Federal Aviation Administration and NTSB, Ms. Inman focuses her practice on federal transportation law and regulatory compliance, as well as Florida-specific administrative law and land use matters.

The Lee Health Foundation recently honored longtime patient advocate Kathy Tolentino with its 2025 Phoenix Award at the annual Cancer Care Hero Awards. For over 30 years, Tolentino has championed cancer patients and families, growing the Partners in Care foundation from a small local nonprofit into one with a national footprint and far-reaching impact.

The Florida Senate confirmed David Genson, President of Development, Barron Collier Companies (BCC), to the Florida Transportation Commission. Re-appointed by Gov. DeSantis, Genson has served on the Florida Transportation Commission since 2018 and is currently Vice-Chairman of the Commission. The role of the commission is to act as the citizens’ oversight board for the Florida Department of Transportation.

The Florida Polytechnic University Board of Trustees welcomes new member Sumanth Neelam, CEO of Odin Group, a Kissimmee, Florida-based real estate company providing smart-home solutions to clients. Neelam's expertise in entrepreneurship and the tech industries brings a fresh perspective and will further strengthen the institution’s position as a driving force in STEM education.

The Florida Polytechnic University Board of Trustees welcomes new member Eliot Peace, Deputy General Counsel at General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems in St. Petersburg, Florida. Peace's expertise in law and the defense industries brings a fresh perspective and will further strengthen the institution’s position as a driving force in STEM education.

Trenam Law is pleased to announce the addition of Cristin Keane as a Shareholder in Tampa Bay, emphasizing the firm’s strategic growth in the region. Keane is a past chair of the Tax Section of The Florida Bar, and she is Board Certified in Tax Law by The Florida Bar. Keane joins Trenam’s Business Transactions practice and will work closely with the firm’s Private Client Services group.

Patrick Mahoney, CEO at NAI Realvest, welcomes Samira Massey as a new Associate. Originally from Brazil, Massey combines an international perspective with real-world marketing expertise to effectively position properties and help clients make smart, growth-focused decisions. Massey's background in market research, marketing, and sales, helps brings a strategic, data-driven mindset to every deal.

CERTUS Pest has promoted Juan C. Rezk to Chief Marketing Officer. Since joining in 2023 as Senior Vice President of Marketing, Rezk has elevated brand standards and led improvements across CERTUS's websites, social media, lead gen, e-commerce and other key marketing efforts for all of the pest control brands under the CERTUS umbrella.

The Juvenile Welfare Board announces Michael Mikurak as Interim CEO, effective June 9, 2025. A prior member and Chair of the Board, Mikurak is a staunch advocate for Pinellas children and families and has always held JWB to the highest standards of accountability while promoting innovation, strategic thinking, and process optimization. With more than 30 years’ business strategy and supply chain management experience, Mikurak brings his rich business acumen and depth of knowledge to the role.

After six years of service, Beth A. Houghton will retire as CEO of the Juvenile Welfare Board (JWB), effective July 11. Houghton leaves behind a legacy as an extraordinary leader and champion for children. Under her leadership, JWB successfully implemented a five-year strategic plan, met emergent needs during the global pandemic and major hurricanes, and balanced accountability with new program growth to ensure today’s funds are invested wisely to strengthen the lives of today’s children.

The CLEO Institute announces Yoca Arditi-Rocha as CEO during its 15th anniversary year, marking a new era of growth and national impact. Under her leadership, CLEO has expanded climate education, policy wins, and youth engagement. “CLEO’s work has never been more urgent—or more full of possibility,” said Arditi-Rocha.