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United Way of Palm Beach County elects new officers, directors BOYNTON BEACH – United Way of Palm Beach County has elected new members to its board of directors. The are: Seth Bernstein of Boys Town South Florida; Barbara Cheives of Converge & Associates Consulting; Eric Kelly of Allegany Franciscan Ministries; Keith Spruill of Anchor Commercial Bank; and Jon Van Arnam of Palm Beach County. All were elected during United Way’s annual meeting held in June. In addition, the following were elected as board officers for two-year terms, ending June 2010: Chris Oberlink, community volunteer, Chair; Arthur J. Menor of Shutts & Bowen, Chairman Elect/Legal Counsel; Anne E. Cantwell of 1st United Bank, Secretary; Robert D. Johnson of JM Family Enterprises, Treasurer; Sergio A. Mariaca of Linsco/Private Ledge, Immediate Past Chairman. Florida Supreme Court names England to testing panel MIAMI — Greenberg Traurig’s Arthur J. England Jr., a former chief justice of the Florida Supreme Court, has been appointed to the Florida Board of Bar Examiners Testing Commission. England is co-chair of the National Appellate Practice Group and a shareholder in the firm’s Miami office. The 17-member commission was created in June by the Florida Supreme Court to evaluate data compiled over the past two years by the Florida Board of Bar Examiners. The commission will use this to recommend which subjects should be included as part of the Florida Bar exam. England served as a justice and chief justice of the Florida high court from 1975 to 1981. From 1979-1980, he served as deputy chairman of the Conference of Chief Justices. He is the author of Florida's Administrative Procedure Act, its Corporate Income Tax Code, and its Deceptive and Unfair Trade Practices Act. ADT hires regional VP for west BOCA RATON — Tony McGraw has joined ADT North America as regional vice president for the western United States. McGraw will be based at ADT offices in Aurora, Colo.. McGraw is responsible for ADT operations in 23 states. McGraw holds a master’s degree in business administration from Columbia University and a bachelor’s of science degree in mechanical engineering from Syracuse University. JM Family promotes Sheehy DEERFIELD BEACH — Colin Brown, president and CEO of JM Family Enterprises Inc., announced that Ed Sheehy, 47, has been promoted to president, Southeast Toyota Distributors, executive vice president, JM Family and president, JM Lexus. Southeast Toyota, a subsidiary of JM Family, is the world’s largest independent distributor of Toyotas and Scions. JM Lexus is the largest volume Lexus dealership in the world. Sheehy will be responsible for supervising the overall operations of Southeast Toyota and its divisions. Sheehy has been senior vice president and assistant general manager of Southeast Toyota since 2007. He joined Southeast Toyota in 1999 as vice president of marketing. Sheehy was director of marketing for Nissan Motor Corp. from 1997 to 1999. Sheehy graduated from Babson College in Wellesley, Mass., with a bachelor’s degree in marketing. He resides in Delray Beach with his wife Sandy and their two children. Citrix names Monserrat SVP of sales FORT LAUDERDALE — Citrix Systems Inc. has named Al Monserrat as senior vice president of sales and services effective immediately. Monserrat replaces John Burris, who is leaving Citrix to join Sourcefire Inc., as president and chief executive officer. Monserrat has served as vice president of channels and emerging product sales. Proffitt joins Legacy Bank board
Proffitt is president of Proffitt Management Solutions in West Palm Beach, a business coaching firm specializing in individual and organizational strategic planning and leadership development. Proffitt is a certified business coach from the Resource Associates Coaching Academy, has a MBA from Dowling College and a Bachelor of Education from Florida State University. She regularly writes a column on management for Palm Beach Business.com Legacy Bank of Florida, founded in 2006, is a locally owned and managed community bank with offices in Boca Raton, West Palm Beach, Fort Lauderdale, Delray Beach and Pompano Beach. The Bank specializes in business and professional banking. Debbie Orshefsky named among top women in Florida real estate FORT LAUDERDALE — Greenberg Traurig shareholder Debbie Orshefsky, has been named among the Top Women in Florida Commercial Real Estate for 2008 by the Florida Real Estate Journal. She is the firm’s third recipient of the award since the program began in 2003. Orshefsky, chair of the firm's national land development practice group, has been at the forefront of numerous sustainable community initiatives, including securing entitlements for a 40-acre mixed-use development on the site of the Sheridan Tri-Rail Station and a former trailer park — the first true transit oriented Development in Broward County. Orshefsky recently obtained rezoning and site plan approval for the proposed Memorial Hospital Cancer Center and Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital in Hollywood. TotalBank CEO wins Horizon Award
The Horizon Award recipient is selected annually and awarded to the banker who has shown outstanding dedication and commitment to the FBA and for their efforts to achieve the goals and objectives set forth by the association. Heffernan has been involved with the FBA for nearly a decade. He BankUnited exec elected FIBA pres MIAMI — The Florida International Bankers has elected Ramon Usategui, senior vice president and international private banking manager at BankUnited, as president for the 2008-2009 fiscal year. Usategui has served as First Vice President of FIBA for the past year and will take office on July 1 for a one-year term. Usategui will follow outgoing FIBA President David Schwartz of Regions Financial Corp. who remains on the executive committee as immediate past president. Barker joins Alpha Fiduciary PALM BEACH GARDENS — Curtis L. Lyman, President of Alpha Fiduciary Wealth Management has announced the appointment of Robert P. Barker as the firm's senior vice president and financial advisor. Barker was president and managing partner of Alvyn Herrick LLC. Barker spent several years as a senior analyst at Chris Stone Associates, a UK-based econometrics firm, and was president of the International Marketing Group, a real estate development and marketing firm. An accomplished guitarist who also breeds, trains and races horses, Barker earned a bachelor’s degree at Florida Atlantic University. He served two tours with the Army in Vietnam, where he was awarded two Bronze Stars and several Air Medals while serving as a helicopter crew chief with the 1st Cavalry Division. He has served as director of South Florida SMART Ride, the annual Miami-to-Key West bike ride to raise awareness of HIV/AIDS prevention and treatment. Claire's Stores appoints Joan Munnelly as merchandising officer PEMBROKE PINES — Claire's Stores Inc. has appointed Joan Munnelly as chief merchandise officer. Munnelly has more than 30 experience in retail. Munnelly will oversee the entire assortment strategy and merchandise process for the chain. Munnelly joins Claire’s from Tween Brands, where she was executive vice president involved with merchandising, design and fashion. She held a similar job with Limited Too, and previously worked for Claire’s. Ladenburg hires Graham as analyst MIAMI — Ladenburg Thalmann Financial Services Inc. said Monday that hired R. Scott Graham as managing director, expanding the firms’s equity research coverage into industrial manufacturing and water sectors. Graham has more than 15 years of experience as an equity research analyst. He joineds the firm from Bear, Stearns & Co. Inc., where he was senior equity analyst and managing director covering industrial manufacturing and industrial distribution. Before, he was a senior equity analyst and executive director at CIBC World Markets. Dinh joins Noven as science officer
Dinh has more than 25 years’ experience in drug delivery, biotechnology, pharmaceutical development and polymer engineering. He joins Noven from Emisphere Technologies. Earlier, he worked at Lavipharm Laboratories, where he led R&D efforts in drug delivery and transdermal and cosmetic products. Before that, he held several senior-level jobs with Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corp. and Ciba-Geigy. Dinh has co-authored three books, over 30 articles for scientific publications, and more than 100 abstracts. He holds a doctorate from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, a Masters of Science degree from Cornell University, and a Bachelor of Engineering degree from Cooper Union. MDVIP's Geller and Goldman named Florida entreprenuers of the year BOCA RATON — MDVIP Chairman Steve Geller and Chief Executive Officer Edward Goldman have been named 2008 Ernst & Young Florida Entrepreneurs of the Year. The award recognizes outstanding entrepreneurs who are building and leading growing businesses. Geller and Goldman were selected from a group of 27 finalists in 8 categories. MDVI, Inc. is a privately-held firm, founded in 2000 and headquartered in Boca Raton. It is a national network of physicians who practice proactive, preventive and personalized health care. Scollard-Taplett named GM at WPBF WEST PALM BEACH — Hearst-Argyle Television announced Wednesday that Caroline Scollard-Taplett, general sales manager of WPBF-TV, has been named the station's vice president and general manager. WPBF serves the West Palm Beach-Fort Pierce television market, the 38th largest market in the U.S. The station is licensed to Hearst Corp., Hearst-Argyle's majority owner, which bought WPBF in 1997, and is managed by Hearst-Argyle. Scollard-Taplett has served as WPBF's general sales manager since 2000; she joined the station in 1994 as national sales manager. Previously, she held national account executive positions with Blair Television and, before that, Katz Television. She began her TV career in 1984 at WBFS-TV in Miami. She holds a bachelor’s degree in broadcast journalism from the University of Miami. ION hires VP for research WEST PALM BEACH — ION Media Networks Inc. has named Carole Smith as vice president of research. Smith, who will be based in New York, will design and conduct qualitative and quantitative research, and prepare analyses and recommendations across the company’s advertising sales, distribution, programming, marketing and public relations functions. Before, Smith worked for VH1, CMT and Logo, where she served as vice president of research and was responsible for all market research of these three MTV Networks’ cable television and multi-platform divisions. Habitat hires director of development
Graves will be responsible for initiating an annual campaign to help raise funds to allow Habitat for Humanity SPBC to continue to grow and develop more homes for those in need. Graves will be responsible for developing a major gifts campaign and capital campaign so that the organization can buy land for future development and build a self-standing ReStore for continued growth. RailAmerica names Preslar CFO BOCA RATON — RailAmerica, the short line railroad company, Tuesday named Clyde Preslar as Chief Financial Officer. Preslar assumes his current position with over 25 years of experience in corporate finance, including 12 years experience as a CFO of publicly traded companies. Before joining RA, Preslar was the executive vice president and chief financial officer for Cott Corp. in Tampa. He also served as vice president and chief financial officer for Lance Inc. in Charlotte, N.C. Preslar is an Elon College graduate and holds an MBA from Wake Forest University. He will be based in Jacksonville. Noven marketing VP to leave MIAMI — Noven Pharmaceuticals Inc. has today announced that vice president of marketing and sales W. Neil Jones, has said that he plans to leave the company in order to pursue other interests. Jones will remain with Noven for a transition period through the end of May 2008. Noven is working with a national executive recruiting firm to find Jones’s successor. Good Samaritan gets new CEO WEST PALM BEACH — Tenet Healthcare Corp. said Thursday that it has named Mark Nosacka CEO of the 333-bed Good Samaritan Medical Center in West Palm Beach. Nosacka, 48, has more than than two decades of health care experience, most recently serving as president and CEO of Community Health Partners in Loraine, Ohio. Previously, Nosacka was chief operating officer of Greenbrier Valley Medical Center in Ronceverte, W. Va. Nosacka holds a bachelor’s of liberal studies from Loyola University of the South in New Orleans and a degree from Tulane Law School in New Orleans. He is a member of the American College of Healthcare Executives and has served on numerous community boards and civic organizations in Lorain County, Ohio. Engenuity Group promotes Green
Green has been a qualified stormwater management inspector since 2005, while having more than a decade of experience in a variety of construction, drainage and engineering projects, both commercial and residential. Green earned an A.A. engineering degree from Palm Beach Community College in 1998, an E.E./M.E. Major from FAU the following year, and a B.S. in Civil Engineering from Florida International University in 2002. He is a member of the American Society of Civil Engineers. Dycom names DeFerrari CFO PALM BEACH GARDENS — Dycom Industries Inc. said Thursday that H. Andrew DeFerrari will become chief financial officer effective April 4. DeFerrari will replace Richard L. Dunn, who is leaving the Company to pursue other interests. Dunn will continue to provide service to the company on a consulting basis. DeFerrari, 39, has been Dycom’s vice president and chief Steve Sonberg elected managing partner at Holland & Knight MIAMI — National law firm Holland & Knight said Monday that Miami partner Steve Sonberg has been elected managing partner of the 1,150-lawyer firm. Sonberg was elected during the firm's annual meeting in Orlando, and will begin his five-year term April 15. Sonberg, 60, will replace Howell W. Melton, Jr., who announced last month that he would not seek another term. Sonberg, a partner with Holland & Knight for 15 years has served Sonberg is a member of the board of trustees of the University of Sonberg is recognized in Best Lawyers in America and in Chambers USA. He is a native of New York, has an undergraduate degree in accounting and an LL.M. in taxation from New York University. He earned his law degree at the University of Miami. Saad joins Ladenburg Thalmann MIAMI — Ladenburg Thalmann Financial Services Inc. said Wednesday that it has hired Sol Alan Saad as managing director and industry coverage head for the telecoms, technology, digital media, internet and software sectors. Saad primarily will focus on assisting high growth and middle market technology companies to raise capital through private and public offerings. He also will provide corporate advisory services, including mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures, strategic alliances, licensing arrangements, fairness opinions and in-depth business valuations. Saad will be based out of the company’s Miami headquarters. Saad has held senior merchant banking positions, mostly in London, including with Wells Fargo, Salomon Brothers and The Phillimore Group. He holds an MBA in Finance from the Wharton Graduate School at the University of Pennsylvania and a B.A. from Colgate University. He also serves on the Board of two privately held technology companies in the U.K. and is a Trustee for POWER International, a U.K. charity that assists landmine victims and disabled people in Southeast Asia and Africa. Vogelsang joins Child Life board WEST PALM BEACH — Stephen G. Vogelsang, a shareholder in the West Palm Beach office of Gunster Yoakley and a member of its Private Wealth Services Group, has been elected to the board of directors of the Child Life Institute. The institute helps local children and their families who are facing illness and educates them about injury prevention. Vogelsang was also recently appointed to the board of directors for the Children’s Healthcare Charity, which raises funds to benefit local children. The Child Life Institute is a nonprofit organization that develops and facilitates a vital array of free pediatric programs at St. Mary’s Medical Center and throughout the community that provide children and their families’ emotional, financial and educational support. Vogelsang also serves on the board of the Nicklaus Children’s Health Care Foundation. His law practice focuses on advanced estate and gift tax planning, estate administration, tax and succession planning for owners of closely held businesses, and the formation and operation of tax-exempt organizations. He joined Gunster Yoakley in 1987. He earned his bachelor’s and law degrees at the UCLA and his master of law in taxation from the University of Florida. ION hires John Heffron to head distribution, affiliate relations WEST PALM BEACH — ION Media Networks Inc. said Thursday that John Heffron will join the company as senior vice president of networks distribution. Heffron will be responsible for distribution and affiliate relations of ION’s programming networks. Heffron will be responsible for negotiating carriage agreements for ION Television, the company’s flagship broadcast network, and also distribution agreements for its digital networks, qubo and ION Life. Heffron joins ION Media Networks from Univision Communications, the fifth largest television network in the U.S. and the country's leading Spanish-language television broadcast company, where he was vice president, affiliate relations, eastern region. Before, Heffron was director of affiliate sales and marketing for Fox Sports Network. Heffron is a 1990 graduate of Purdue University, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree in History. Hensleigh joins ION as top marketer WEST PALM BEACH — ION Media Networks Inc. said Wednesday that it has named Eleo Hensleigh chief marketing officer. Hensleigh will be based in New York and will be charged with developing, managing and implementing all marketing and branding activities. Hensleigh also will expand company’s research organization, providing qualitative and quantitative audience, consumer, sales and media planning data. Hensleigh previously worked at Disney-ABC, where she oversaw the marketing and branding functions of both the television and cable groups. Before that, Hensleigh was executive vice president, worldwide brand strategy for Disney-ABC. She was creative director and senior vice president, marketing and promotions for FX Networks, and also served as vice president and creative director, on-air promotion at Nickelodeon/Nick at Nite. Proffitt joins Legacy Bank board BOCA RATON — Nancy Proffitt, certified business coach has joined the board of Legacy Bank in Boca Raton. Proffitt is the president of Proffitt Management Solutions and Proffitt Management Leadership Institute in West Palm Beach. Proffitt also writes a column on management for Palm Beach Business.com. Strohmenger earns certified status DELRAY BEACH — Michael Strohmenger of WIN Home Inspection of Delray Beach has been awarded certified real estate inspector designation by the National Association of Home Inspectors. Strohmenger passed the required examination and met other requirements set by the NAHI board, demonstrating knowledge and proficiency in all aspects of home inspection. GEO group adds Underwood BOCA RATON — GEO Group said Monday that it has named Mark H. Underwood as president of international services. Underwood will manage and oversee GEO’s international marketing, sales and operations in Australia, South Africa, and the United Kingdom Before, Underwood served as managing director of Reliance Secure Task Management, the Astron Group and as director of outsourcing-managed services for Digital Equipment Corporation-Compaq Computer Ltd. Colony adds managers to staff PALM BEACH — Roger Everingham, general manager of The Colony, announced two additions to the hotel's management team:
At The Colony, he is responsible for selling, organizing and operating all weddings and corporate events, ranging in size from 15 to 300 people. He lives in West Palm Beach.
At The Colony, he oversees Polo as well as the newly remodeled Palm Court and Bimini Bar area. Sterling lives in West Palm Beach.
Burger King creates "inclusion" position, hires Robert Perkins MIAMI — Burger King Corp. said Thursday that it has appointed Robert Perkins as vice president, inclusion and talent management. In this newly created position, Perkins will oversee Burger King’s internal and external inclusion strategies, and be responsible for ensuring progress against objectives in each of the company’s inclusion pillars: workforce, community, guests and operators/suppliers. Perkins will also be responsible for Burger King’s talent management group. He will oversee management development, including talent assessment and reviews, leadership development and training, and succession planning. He reports to Pete Smith, chief human resources officer. Perkins worked most recently at Sony BMG Music. He has worked at Time Warner, Philip Morris, Kraft Foods, Avon Products and Proctor and Gamble. Perkins holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration/marketing from the University of Illinois. Fresh Del Monte CFO to retire CORAL GABLES — Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. Monday announced that CFO John F. Inserra will retire after nearly 32 years with the company. For the past 13 years, Inserra served as Fresh Del Monte’s executive vice president and CFO, and he will continue in that role until his replacement is hired. Noven Pharmaceuticals makes changes MIAMI — Noven Pharmaceuticals Inc. said Thursday that its chairman and CEO, Robert C. Strauss, is retiring and will be replaced by Jeffrey Eisenberg as interim CEO and by Wayne P. Yetter as chairman. Strauss, 66, has led Noven for 10 years and will remain available to the company and the board as the transition takes place.
Eisenberg, Noven’s senior vice president – strategic alliances, has
United Way hires new planned giving director
“We live in a very generous and wealthy community. However, with the economy taking a downward trend, United Way may not be able to rely as much as we have historically on our workplace campaign. This year, with the addition of Dana Brookes to United Way, we are actively and aggressively working to increase the membership in our Tocqueville Society. We need this community’s help, particularly from those who have the ability to give large gifts,” said Scott Badesch, president and CEO, United Way of Palm Beach County. Before, Brookes served as the director of major gifts at the YMCA of South Palm Beach County in Boca Raton, where she was responsible for fund raising and special events. She also worked for many years in the political field as a finance consultant and major gifts fund-raiser for various political campaigns and organizations, including Bill Nelson’s U.S. Senate campaign and the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee. Brookes is a graduate of Florida State University and holds a bachelor of science degree in communication, with a minor in political science. She is a member of Alpha Chi Omega Sorority, a member of the Association of Fund-raising Professionals, and a former board member of the Democratic Professional Council. Claire's Stores hires Conroy as executive VP PEMBROKE PINES — Claire's Stores Inc. has hired James Conroy as executive vice president. Conroy will be the principal member of the senior management team, assisting the CEO in developing and implementing strategic initiatives. He will be responsible for global strategic planning and implementing, information technology and international franchising and joint ventures. Conroy has been working as a full-time consultant with Claire’s since the company was sold in May. He has 10 years of management consulting experience and became a principal at Kurt Salmon Associates in 2005, where he primarily led projects for retail and consumer products companies. Conroy has five years of retail executive experience, where his primary responsibilities included strategic planning, merchandising, and supply chain management. Greenberg Traurig lawyer gets green designation MIAMI — Paul C. Savage, of counsel with the international law firm Greenberg Traurig, has been certified as a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Accredited Professional by the U.S. Green Building Council. Savage is one of two Greenberg Traurig attorney accredited by the Green Building Council, and one of only 26 nationally. “As a LEED AP, Paul will be able to assist clients and the development team in evaluating and navigating the LEED certification process, as well as advising clients on rapidly emerging incentive-based and mandatory regulatory requirements pertaining to green building,” said Cliff Schulman, who co-chairs Greenberg Traurig’s Environmental Practice and is a shareholder in the firm’s Miami office. Savage is a member of the Florida and Georgia bars, and is the only Georgia-admitted attorney currently with this designation in the USGBC website directory of LEED APs. Office Depot's Siddiqui to speak at forum DELRAY BEACH — Office Depot’s Yalmaz Siddiqui is going Hollywood. The company’s environmental strategy advisor will be a featured speaker at the inaugral Hollywood Goes Green Summit to be held today and Wednesday at the Roosevelt Hotel. Siddiqui will discuss creating a greener office as part of a panel on: “The Paperless Chase: Adopting Environmental Practices for Paper Distribution, Marketing and Printing.” Siddiqui will speak on Wednesday at 1pm. In his role at Office Depot, Siddiqui is responsible for guiding the Company’s green strategy and initiatives as part of Office Depot’s overall vision to increasingly buy green, be green and sell green. “Creating a greener office is becoming increasingly attainable for today’s business professionals and consumers,” Siddiqui said. “Simple changes such as switching to recycled paper, printing on both sides of the page, recycling empty ink and toner cartridges, purchasing Energy Star-rated electronics and recycling old technology can make a big difference.” GEO appoionts Johnson as regional VP BOCA RATON — The GEO Group said Wednesday that it has appointed Gary Johnson as regional vice president of GEO’s Central Region, which includes in Texas, Oklahoma, and Louisiana. Johnson also will be responsible for business development activities in the central United States. Johnson will begin the job on January 2. Johnson joins GEO after 28 years with the Texas, Department of Criminal Justice. Johnson joined TDCJ, then the Texas Department of Corrections, in 1973 as a correctional officer. In 1985, Johnson became assistant warden at TDCJ’s Ferguson Unit, and in 1989, he was appointed senior warden at the Galveston Hospital Unit. Johnson also served as warden at the Clemens Unit and at the Ferguson Unit before being appointed as TDCJ’s regional director for South Texas in 1995 and later as director of TDCJ’s Institutional Division in 1996. Johnson was named executive director of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice in August 2001 and served in that position until his retirement in late 2004. Johnson holds a bachelor’s degree in criminology and corrections from Sam Houston State University. Davison re-elected FSMS chapter secretary
Davison is a four-year employee at SFRN, where she provides a variety of surveying services and is responsible for all of SFRN's NPDES services. She graduated Cum Laude from the University of Florida with a B.S. in Geomatics. Davison is a member of the West Palm 100 and the Forest Hill Engineering Academy Advisory Committee. Office Depot names Maguire, Wick to posts DELRAY BEACH — Office Depot has named Kim Maguire to lead its merchandising organization. Maguire has 30 years of retail merchandising experience, including nearly two years at QVC as executive vice president and chief merchandising officer; three years at Circuit City as executive vice president, merchandising; and more than 20 years at Target Corp., the last eight as senior vice president. Also, Randy Wick has joined Office Depot as vice president, merchandising, strategy and services. He replaces Stephen Olsen, who will now assume the role of vice president, merchandising, supplies. Wick has more than 20 years of expertise and leadership in merchandising, strategic planning and retail at Circuit City, the Petters Group Worldwide and Best Buy. In his new role, Wick will lead the service and solutions offerings for Office Depot, including the continued rollout of Tech Depot Services.
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MIAMI — TotalBank President and CEO Bill Heffernan has been given the Horizon Award by the Florida Bankers Association at its annual convention in Banff, Canada.
MIAMI — Noven Pharmaceuticals Inc. Monday announced that it has appointed Steven M. Dinh to the newly created job of vice president and chief scientific officer. Dinh will be responsible for the Noven’s transdermal drug delivery program and related transdermal product development.
DELRAY BEACH — Habitat for Humanity South Palm Beach County has hired Gina Graves as director of development. Graves spent almost six years with Junior Achievement of South Florida and four years with Kids in Distress. She earned her B.S. degree from Kansas State University and resides in Boynton Beach. 
WEST PALM BEACH — Andre Rayman, president of Engenuity Group, Inc., has announced that Allen T. Green III has been promoted to project manager after passing his professional PE Exam. Based in West Palm Beach, Engenuity Group provides professional civil engineering, surveying and GIS services to both private and governmental clients.
Paul Pavlou 36, returns to his position as director of catering at The Colony after spending several years in Greece as a consultant to the Lindian Village hotel on Rhodos Island. He also served as director of sales and catering at The Westin Casuarina Resort and Spa in the Grand Caymans. 
Sydney Sterling, 39, has been named restaurant manager. He worked as a waiter in The Colony's Polo steakhouse for more than a year before his recent promotion. He spent seven years as a supervisor at Renato's on Worth Avenue. 
As part of the transition, Noven has separated the offices of chairman and CEO. Yetter, currently Noven’s lead independent director, will serve as non-executive chairman. He is 62. Yetter said a national search is under way for a permanent CEO and an announcement should be made in the near future.
been named executive vice president and Interim CEO, effective Thursday. He has been with the company for nine years.
BOYNTON BEACH — Dana Brookes has joined the United Way of Palm Beach County as its new director of planned giving and major gifts. Brookes will oversee United Way’s Tocqueville Society, which recognizes donors that annually give at least $10,000 annually.
WEST PALM BEACH — SFRN, Inc., a civil engineering, surveying and GIS services firm announced that senior surveyor Jennifer Davison has been re-elected as secretary of the Palm Beach Chapter of the Florida Surveying and Mapping Society (FSMS).