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.