Following a recent expansion, Northbridge University has promoted Christopher Mercado to Director of Marketing, U.S. Operations. A senior marketing executive with more than a decade of experience, Mercado has led growth, transformation, and brand strategy across higher education markets in the U.S. and Puerto Rico. In his role, he has emerged as a trusted leader behind enterprise-wide digital transformation, large-scale rebranding, and advanced marketing technology adoption—strengthening brand equity and advancing the institution’s long-term strategic vision. Most recently, Mercado contributed his expertise as a guest panelist at the InsightsEDU Conference, contributing thought leadership on digital strategy and institutional evolution.

III Capital Management is pleased to announce that Roxton McNeal has joined the firm as Head of QIS Strategies. In his new role, McNeal will work closely with III’s investors to integrate QIS into existing portfolios as well as new mandates, with a focus on seeking to generate uncorrelated alpha and enhancing risk mitigation.

Titan Flood, a leading private flood insurance company, has announced the appointment of Chris Black as Chief Operating Officer. In his new role, Black will lead Titan Flood’s distribution and operations, with a focus on scaling partnerships, operational excellence, and continued innovation in the private flood insurance market.

HiveAuto, Inc., the company behind Slydyn, a consumer-centric technology that enables drivers to compare availability and book dealership service digitally, has announced the appointment of Victor Young to its Board of Directors, where he will serve as a Strategic Advisor to the company. A proven automotive leader and former operator within the Morgan Automotive Group, Young has built and overseen a portfolio of high-performing dealerships.

Impact100 SRQ, a leading women’s philanthropic organization serving Sarasota and Manatee counties, announced the creation of a Co-President leadership structure and the appointment of longtime member and board leader Sara Winer as Co-President. Since 2020, Winer has served on Focus Area Committees annually, joined the Board as a Focus Area Committee Director and Vice President of Grants.

Joe the Home Pro Home Inspections has promoted Joseph Pate to Vice President of Operations, reflecting the company’s continued growth and strategic expansion plans. Pate joined Joe the Home Pro as Office Manager in 2025 and quickly emerged as a key operational leader. Over the past year, he has strengthened internal systems, streamlined inspection workflows and supported the company’s expanding team of inspectors and partners.

Truly Nolen Pest Control promoted Nelson Gonzalez to Senior Operations Manager, Tampa Bay, overseeing service offices in Tampa, Brandon and Largo. He will remain Manager of the Tampa office, where he is based. Gonzalez joined Truly Nolen in 2001 as a termite technician and has held multiple roles throughout his 25-year pest control career.

John R. Wood Christie’s International Real Estate appointed Anna-Marie Ellison as Vice President of Sales. She brings nearly 20 years of experience in real estate leadership, strategic planning and agent development. Ellison will support regional offices, working with agents and staff to drive growth, strengthen performance and help teams reach their full potential.

St. Petersburg attorney Larry Silvestri of Silvestri Law has merged his firm with Mechanik Nuccio Hearne & Wester, P.A. The firm has been renamed Mechanik Nuccio Hearne & Silvestri, P.A. to reflect Silvestri’s new role as Shareholder. The firm has opened a St. Petersburg office and plans to grow its clientele throughout Pinellas County.

The Florida Coalition for Children announced Denise Marzullo, MBA, LMHC, has joined as President and CEO designate, working alongside current CEO Kurt Kelly for several months during the transition period. Marzullo is an accomplished nonprofit executive with more than 17 years of leadership experience across Florida’s child welfare, early learning, mental health, and juvenile justice systems.

Truly Nolen Pest Control recently announced the addition of DJ Culberson as Director of Sales. He joins the Executive Team and will be based at the company’s East Coast Operations office in Orlando. In his most recent role, he quadrupled his division’s revenue, expanded the company's reach to more than 130 countries and helped formalize its global business model and go-to-market strategy.

NAI Merin Hunter Codman, Inc., one of South Florida’s leading commercial real estate brokerage and investment firms, announces Managing Director Lesley Sheinberg as its 2025 Broker of the Year. This annual recognition is awarded to brokers who demonstrate leadership, teamwork and community involvement. This marks Sheinberg’s fifth consecutive and seventh career win.

Danny Jackson has been named Florida Market Leader for RSM US LLP. Known for his effective leadership, strong relationships and strategic insights, he has consistently delivered impactful results statewide. He will continue strengthening RSM’s market presence and advancing initiatives that support the firm’s people, clients and communities throughout Florida.

Toby Peabody joined TD Bank as Managing Director of Middle Market Banking for Florida, based in Orlando. He oversees TD’s commercial banking offerings for middle market companies statewide, supporting growth in one of the nation’s fastest-growing markets. Peabody brings 25+ years of experience from U.S. Bank, Bank of America, and JPMorgan.

LifeLink Foundation has appointed Kelly Cullen, RN, MBA, as Chief Operating Officer. A veteran nurse and healthcare executive, Cullen brings more than 30 years of experience across clinical care, operations and executive leadership. She will work to advance LifeLink’s lifesaving mission and support teams and hospital partners across Florida, Georgia and Puerto Rico.

Shutts & Bowen LLP announced today that Martha M. Ferral in Miami and Ashlyn Robinson Banks in Tampa have been named partners, effective January 1, 2026. Ferral is a member of the International Litigation and Arbitration Practice Group and Banks practices in the firm's Business Litigation Practice Group.

Children First celebrates 65 years of service alongside CEO Philip Tavill’s 30 years of leadership. Since 1996, Tavill has expanded services for infants and families, strengthened accountability, and earned repeated national recognition, helping build one of Florida’s most respected early learning and family strengthening organizations and continuing to guide growth today.