Advertising Section

Movers and Influencers

Week of April 7

Advertising & Public Relations

The Cowbell Agency, Indian Harbour Beach
Mover
Cowbell Agency, a full-service digital and integrated marketing agency serving the Space Coast and beyond, has promoted Sean Williams to Partner and Vice President of Business Development. Williams, who joined the agency in 2023 as Vice President of Strategic Marketing, has been a driving force behind its expansion through multichannel marketing strategies, brand development, and strategic partnerships.

Health Care / Medicine / Medical Services

BayCare, Clearwater
Mover
BayCare has announced that it has named Nicole (Nikki) Johanson, RN, MSN, MBA, as the First Leader for its new medical group dedicated to women's health. Johanson began her role as Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of BayCare Women's Medical Group on March 30. In this role, Johanson will oversee the strategy, operations and performance of the BayCare Women's Medical Group.

Law

Jones Walker, Miami
Mover

Jones Walker LLP has announced that two new attorneys, Partner Pedro Herrera and Special Counsel Madison Levine, have joined the firm as members of the Tax Practice Group and employee benefits team. Pedro is nationally recognized for his ability to guide plan trustees, sponsors, and fiduciaries through the full spectrum of regulatory, legislative, and operational challenges. Madison focuses on representing governmental and private sector pension plans throughout Florida.


Nonprofit / Philanthropy

Conservation Florida, Orlando
Mover
Conservation Florida welcomes Chad Crawford of “How To Do Florida” as Director of Strategic Partnerships. Former CEO of Crawford Entertainment, he co-produced and hosted the nonprofit's Emmy Award-winning series “Protect Our Paradise,” bringing Florida’s wild places to life. He will lead strategic collaborations to protect the state’s water, wildlife, and wild places.

Week of March 31

Banking

ServisFirst Bank, Northwest Florida
Mover
ServisFirst Bank welcomes Susan S. Thompson, founding and managing member of Smith, Thompson, Shaw, Colón & Power, P.A., to the Northwest Florida Advisory Board. A Florida native, Thompson co-founded the Tallahassee-based real estate law firm and is widely respected for her leadership in real estate law and service to community and professional organizations in the region.

Business Services

Stonehill, Tampa
Mover
Stonehill promoted Shannon Weisgal to Director of Project Management and Post-Merger Integration. With 10+ years of experience, she leads integrations for private equity-backed clients, driving disciplined execution, governance, and operational alignment to accelerate value realization across acquisitions and complex transformations.

Construction

W.W. Gay Mechanical Contractor Inc., Jacksonville
Mover
W.W. Gay, a Jacksonville-based mechanical contracting company, has named Madelen Salter as the company’s Senior Vice President of External Affairs. Salter will lead the company in building, developing and managing relationships with key stakeholders, including government entities, community leaders, industry partners, media and advocacy groups.

Law

William E. Lewis, Jr. & Associates, Vero Beach
Mover
Bill Lewis of William E. Lewis Jr. & Associates, in Vero Beach, provides nationwide consulting in credit reporting accuracy, identity theft resolution, consumer rights advocacy and complex record correction. He also holds licensure in multiple tribal jurisdictions and advanced Florida certifications in crime prevention, victim services and human trafficking response.
Shutts & Bowen LLP, West Palm Beach
Mover
Shutts & Bowen LLP announces that Christine Anchía Crousillat has joined the firm’s West Palm Beach office as a Partner in its Real Estate Practice Group. Crousillat has more than 25 years of experience in commercial real estate law with a focus on commercial leasing, including retail, office, and industrial properties.
Holland & Knight LLP, Tampa
Mover
Eric Almon has been appointed to serve as executive partner of Holland & Knight's Tampa office. Mr. Almon advises companies, boards of directors and their committees in connection with securities offerings, corporate governance, mergers, acquisitions, dispositions, joint ventures, private equity financing and general corporate matters.