» Marshall Criser Jr., president of the University of Florida from 1984 to 1989, was elected chairman of a new UF spinoff called Sestar Technologies, whose products include photovoltaic coatings that generate solar power and solar panels integrated into windows.

» David Gueterman was named COO for Foundation Financial Group's newly formed financial services affiliates. He will oversee the Jacksonville company's newly launched insurance, retirement and tax services divisions. Foundation's core business has been mortgage lending.