Universal Engineering Sciences (UES) has promoted Michael (Mike) Ryan to Assistant Sales Manager to assist with the Orlando-based geotechnical engineering company's expansion in its West Central and South Florida District. Ryan has been with UES for 11 years and, before his promotion, was a business development representative for the firm in Sarasota and St. Petersburg.

Universal Engineering Sciences (UES) has promoted Brandy Agee to Assistant Sales Manager to assist in the geotechnical engineering company's Southeast District expansion. The district includes North Florida & the Orlando-based firm's offices in Georgia & the National Capitol Region (DC Metro). Agee, from UES Jacksonville office, is one of UES' highest revenue producers.

The Fiorentino Group (TFG) is pleased to announce that former FDOT Chief of Staff Shannan Schuessler has joined their team as principal in its Tallahassee office. In her new role, Schuessler will utilize her skills in legislative affairs and policy development to create strategies to assist TFG clients with transportation, business and economic development issues.

CareerSource Florida President and CEO Michelle Dennard has received a prestigious 40 Under 40 Award recognizing young talent among economic development professionals. An attorney, Dennard has more than a decade of workforce and economic development experience. Awards were announced Jan. 27 at the International Economic Development Council Leadership Summit.

Following a national search for the first Executive Director of the Peace River Botanical & Sculpture Gardens, the Board of Directors is pleased to announce that Adriana Quiñones will fill that position. Quiñones comes to the Peace River Gardens from Cape Fear Botanical Gardens in Fayetteville, NC, where she served as Director of Horticulture and Education and Executive Director.

The Broward County Chapter of the American Red Cross has appointed Scott Ford to its Board of Directors. Scott Ford is the VP for Development and Marketing at Holy Cross Hospital in Fort Lauderdale. Previously, he served as the VP for Development with Advocate Charitable Foundation, in Illinois. Health care, the environment and community involvement are Ford's biggest passions.

The Victory Group is proud to announce President/Founder Adam Goodman, named Tufts University's first Senior Edward R Murrow Fellow, has been reappointed for a 2nd term. Goodman, a national TV commentator, Times columnist, and long-time political media consultant, was recently named by Florida Trend as one of the state's "most influential business leaders".

Ross Mortgage, a Mich.-based residential mortgage lender, is expanding into Northern Florida with local lending experts William and Angela Green managing the Jacksonville branch located at 7400 Baymeadows Way, Ste. 315. With over 28 years of experience, the Greens will provide a full range of mortgage products to serve any homebuyer's need. Call 904-619-9910 to learn more.

Visit Florida announced the appointment of Dana Young as its new President and CEO. The announcement was made following a unanimous vote of the Visit Florida Board of Directors. Young, a sixth-generation Floridian, served in the Florida House from 2010 to 2016, rising to House Republican Leader. Most recently, she served as a senator for District 18 in Hillsborough County.

Sachs Media Group welcomes Cheryl Stopnick as SVP of Public Relations and Kathy Maiorana as SVP of Business Development & Strategy. Stopnick will serve to cultivate client relations and explore opportunities to grow SMG's presence in South Florida. Maiorana will lead the firm's new business development efforts and special initiatives, as well as select client accounts.

Central Florida Regional Hospital, an HCA Healthcare North Florida Division facility, has named Trey Abshier, FACHE, as its new CEO. Abshier rejoins HCA Healthcare with over 14 years of experience, most recently serving as Chief Executive Officer of Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida.

James Dawson has joined Holland & Knight as a partner. For the past 11 years, Mr. Dawson was an attorney in the legal department of NextEra Energy, Inc., where he handled federal tax litigation for the company and its subsidiaries. He focuses on complex IRS controversy matters, representing corporations and individuals during audits and in the U.S. Tax Court.

Alison Midili Smith, Ph.D., former Publix Human Resources executive, joins Emily Rogers Consulting + Coaching. In addition to existing executive coaching and leadership development training services, Rogers will now offer clients human resources consulting services including succession planning, talent management strategies, and employee engagement best practices.

Bluegreen Vacations Corp. (NYSE: BXG) named Kathy Foster SVP of Business Development & Innovation and appointed her to the Executive Committee. Foster will oversee construction/development, fee-based services client management, program development, inventory/project management, business process improvement, HOA billing and receivables, and Bluegreen Vacations Club Manager.

Managing partners Martin A. Dytrych [left], CPA, Garth E. Rosenkrance [center], CPA and JoAnn L. Wagner [right], CPA announced that Lamn, Krielow, Dytrych & Co. (LKD) proudly joined Rehmann on January 1, 2019. LKD is based in Jupiter and has served the Southeast Florida market for nearly 50 years. The firm is now further diversified with Rehmann's tax, accounting, business consulting, managed services, wealth management and corporate investigative service lines. "As we begin our next chapter, we are excited to increase the level of service options and experiences for our valued clients," said Marty Dytrych, CPA, owner and shareholder at LKD. Rehmann has 24 offices located throughout Michigan, Ohio and Florida with seven offices in Florida.

Ken Brace, owner of Rapid Prototyping Services, has added the largest commercial 3D printer to his facility, now having 5 large bed machines. Founded in 2004, 3D printing has been Rapid Prototyping Services main manufacturing service. Now having over $1mil of 3D printers in the shop, able to make 1-500pc up to 36*24*36 inches in one piece. Please keep us in mind for all your 3D printing needs.

Summit, a leading provider of workers’ compensation insurance services in the southeastern United States and member of Great American Insurance Group, has announced Christopher (Chris) Lee has been named Divisional Vice President of IT.  Lee graduated from Tennessee Technological University with a BS in Management Information Systems and earned an MBA from Regis University.

The Florida Orchestra has named Mark Cantrell as its new president and CEO.  While acting CEO of the Wisconsin Chamber Orchestra, Cantrell championed community building, grew fundraising and audience size, and erased the orchestra’s debt.  In his new role, Cantrell is tasked with leading the Florida Orchestra--the state’s premier orchestra--into its next 50 years.

Stonehill announced today that its CEO, Doug Pace, has joined the board of the Tampa Hillsborough Economic Development Corporation. The EDC is the lead designated economic development agency for Hillsborough County and the cities of Tampa, Temple Terrace, and Plant City, and an official partner of Enterprise Florida.

FAIRWINDS Credit Union has welcomed Andrew T. Dixon to its crew as senior vice president/general counsel. In this new role for the credit union, Dixon provides legal guidance and support to FAIRWINDS' business units on compliance, industry regulations and risk management issues. He is an Orlando native and a proud graduate of the University of Central Florida.