Mike Greenhoe has joined Suncoast Credit Union’s Commercial Lending team as Senior Commercial Real Estate Relationship Manager. With 30+ years in commercial banking, Mike has a strong record of helping businesses grow through loans up to $75 million in aggregate and customized treasury solutions—delivering expert service and personalized strategies for success.

Brian Riggins has joined Suncoast Credit Union’s Commercial Lending team as Business Relationship Manager, serving Hillsborough, Pinellas, Polk counties and beyond. He helps businesses grow with expert guidance on expansion, cash flow, and tailored treasury management solutions, offering commercial loans up to $75 million in aggregate and a personalized approach.

Nova Southeastern University proudly announces Renee Venezia, Ed.D., MBA, M.S., SPHR, as vice president for human resources. A four-time NSU graduate with more than 20 years in HR leadership, Dr. Venezia has led key initiatives and improvements, bringing deep expertise to advance NSU’s mission as Florida’s top private research university.

Foundations to Healing welcomes Dr. Stephen C. Viel as its new Medical Director. An experienced emergency physician with more than a decade on the frontlines, Dr. Viel is deeply committed to addressing the opioid crisis and advancing addiction recovery. He earned his medical degree from FSU and completed his Emergency Medicine residency at Johns Hopkins Hospital.

The North Broward Hospital District, which oversees Broward Health, is pleased to welcome Jennifer B. Nicole to its Board of Commissioners. Appointed by Gov. Ron DeSantis, Commissioner Nicole is an attorney with over 20 years of experience. A Shareholder in the Fort Lauderdale office of Gunster, her practice focuses on business and intellectual property litigation and dispute resolution.

The North Broward Hospital District Board of Commissioners, the governing body of Broward Health, unanimously elected and reappointed Jonathan Hage as Secretary/Treasurer. Hage has served on the North Broward Hospital District Board of Commissioners since 2021 and has been the Secretary/Treasurer since 2023. He is the founder and CEO of Charter Schools USA.

The North Broward Hospital District Board of Commissioners, the governing body of Broward Health, unanimously elected Stacy Angier as Vice Chair. Angier has served on the North Broward Hospital District Board of Commissioners since 2018 and was Chair from 2021 to 2023. The former principal of Christian Life Academy, she is now continuing in academia through education consulting.

The North Broward Hospital District Board of Commissioners, the governing body of Broward Health, unanimously elected Paul Tanner as Chair Officer. Tanner has served on the board since 2022 and as Vice Chair since 2023. As the owner/founder of Las Olas Capital Advisors, Tanner has raised over $2.5 billion in capital from private and institutional investors over the last decade.

Michael Briggs has joined Suncoast Credit Union as Executive Director of Commercial Lending. With more than 35 years in banking and sales, he leads a team that supports businesses across Florida with customized financial solutions, including loans up to $75 million in aggregate and treasury services, all designed to fuel growth through personalized guidance.

Michael Burtov, serial entrepreneur and Shark Tank alum, joins NSU as Chief Innovation Officer and Executive Director of the Levan Center. He co-founded CGU, connecting startups with key partners, and led Burtov Consulting, helping 1,000+ startups. An award-winning innovator and author, he has raised millions and mentored at Harvard and MIT.

Community Cooperative CEO Stefanie Ink Edwards has been appointed to the Florida Gulf Coast University Foundation Board of Directors for the 2026-2029 term. As a FGCU Board Member, she will help guide the Foundation’s efforts to build meaningful community partnerships, raise awareness for private support, and ensure responsible stewardship of donor contributions.

GreenPointe Holdings announces the appointment of Maryann Farhat as General Counsel. Farhat will lead the company’s legal oversight and provide strategic counsel across its real estate development operations. Farhat brings to GreenPointe a wealth of knowledge in real estate law, contract negotiation, property disputes, construction defects, and title insurance claims.

Regions Bank announced John Gormley as Market Executive and Commercial Banking Leader for Pensacola and nearby communities. With nearly 30 years of experience serving municipalities and businesses, Gormley specializes in healthcare, real estate, and automotive clients. He most recently was SVP and Managing Director at PNC Bank (formerly BBVA Compass).

As AdventHealth Daytona Beach undertakes one of its largest expansions, Dr. Carolyn Harraway-Smith has been appointed Chief Medical Officer. With 20+ years of experience, she is board-certified in OB/GYN and family medicine. Most recently System Chief Quality Officer at Cone Health, she is recognized for a people-focused, data-driven leadership approach.

Rogers Towers is pleased to announce that Shareholder Ed McCarthy, III, has been inducted as a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers, an honor extended to no more than 1% of practicing attorneys. As Co-Chair of the firm’s Litigation Department, McCarthy has developed a distinguished practice and appeared before state, federal, and appellate courts, including the Florida Supreme Court.

David Bear, Owner and CEO of The Lewis Bear Company, has been appointed to the Board of Directors of the Florida Institute for Human and Machine Cognition (IHMC). Bear is the founder of the Bear Family Foundation, which has awarded millions in grants to more than 118 nonprofits. He has chaired numerous boards, advanced cultural initiatives, and upholds his family’s legacy of public service.