St. Petersburg College announces Dr. Jean Lee as the new Dean of the College of Nursing. With 30+ years of experience as a registered nurse, Dr. Lee has been a nurse educator at SPC for over 15 years. Her expertise spans critical care, including medical, surgical, and trauma care. She developed nationally aligned online curricula, specializing in baccalaureate education for returning nurses.

Dr. Candice Sareli has been appointed Vice President of Human Research Affairs at NSU Health and Associate Dean of Research at NSU's Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Allopathic Medicine. She joined NSU Health on May 1 after 14 years as Vice President and Chief Medical Research Officer at Memorial Healthcare System.

The Ocala Metro Chamber & Economic Partnership (CEP) is pleased to announce the appointment of Tamara Fleischhaker as Interim Chief Executive Officer. Fleischhaker brings a wealth of experience in leadership and institutional knowledge to this transitional role. Her expertise ensures continued stability and momentum as the CEP moves forward with its strategic initiatives.

With more than 30 years of finance leadership, Carlos Sagasta leads Hotwire’s financial teams, overseeing the company’s financial strategy, planning, and operations. Carlos’s expertise in leveraging investor partnerships drives business growth and supports expansion initiatives.

Florida Polytechnic University has named former State Sen. Kelli Stargel its new Vice President for Strategic Initiatives, Development, and External Relations. Stargel previously was the University’s Associate Vice President for Strategic Relationships. She joined Florida Poly in 2023 after serving in the Florida Senate for 10 years and two terms in the Florida House of Representatives.

Raymond James welcomes Steven Porter to the Winter Park branch. Previously with Charles Schwab, where he managed nearly $530M of clients’ assets, Porter brings nearly two decades of industry experience. Porter specializes in families, retirees, businesses and individuals undergoing significant financial changes like business sales or liquidity events, with a primary focus on investment management.

The City of Boca Raton announces the promotion of James Zervis to Deputy City Manager/Chief Financial Officer. In addition to continuing his role as Chief Financial Officer, Zervis will also serve as Deputy City Manager, overseeing Public Works and Engineering, Information Technology, and playing a key role in the government campus redevelopment initiative. With 24+ years in municipal leadership and financial oversight, Zervis brings deep expertise to his expanded role.

Jason Kaiser has been promoted to Co-Market Leader in SRS Real Estate Partners' Orlando office. He will partner with EVP John Artope to drive SRS’ strategic growth across Central Florida. Kaiser brings two decades of market expertise and experience in tenant rollouts and owner representation. He has been a key part of the Orlando office’s success over his 18-year tenure.