People on the move

Elmore Lowery was appointed academic dean of the Center for Public Safety at Seminole State College of Florida.

Litigation and trial attorney Cindy Duque Bonilla has joined Holland & Knight‘s Central Florida litigation practice as a partner in Orlando.

Chip Wooten was appointed senior vice president, debt capital markets and asset sales at Hillpointe LLC, Winter Park.

Ryan Greene was hired as a public relations specialist at Curley & Pynn Public Relations Management, Orlando.

Attorney Lynn B. Aust Moot has joined the Orlando office of ShuffieldLowman as of counsel, practicing in estate planning.

Jessica Ray has joined Hillpointe LLC, Winter Park, as vice president of marketing.

Jessica Bingham was appointed executive pastry chef at the Caribe Royale Orlando.

Jeff Lessey has joined KW Property Management & Consulting as regional vice president overseeing the Central Florida market.

Attorney Megan J. Nowicki has been named a firm partner at ShuffieldLowman, Orlando.

Kayla May, a Florida registered paralegal, has joined The Rebecca L. Palmer Law Group, Orlando.

Karen Suarez has joined Paquin Public Relations as chief operating officer in the agency’s Maitland office.

Jessica Romeo was hired as accounting manager at FK Architecture, Winter Park.

Eliane Florez Sanzone Garbero was hired as project manager at FK Architecture, Winter Park.

David Murphy was promoted to vice chairman at CBRE, Orlando.

Robert Bass has joined Maury L. Carter & Associates Inc., Orlando, as a sales associate.

Joshua A. Harris was appointed senior vice president at Winter Park-based CrossMarc Services LLC.

Jeff Miller has joined Maury L. Carter & Associates Inc., Orlando, as a sales associate.

Georgia Turner, executive director of the West Volusia Tourism Advertising Authority received the 2024 Roger Pynn Great Communicator award. This is the top honor of the Volusia/Flagler Chapter of the Florida Public Relations Association.

Dan Fitzpatrick was promoted to Florida regional president at Ashton Woods. Fitzpatrick, currently president of Ashton Woods’ Orlando Division, will now oversee operations across Orlando, Tampa and Jacksonville.

Dr. Natalia Cavin, nephrologist, has joined AdventHealth Medical Group in Volusia County.

Dr. Mark Duber, orthopedic surgeon, has joined AdventHealth Medical Group in Volusia County.

Dr. Hasson Zulfiqar, gastroenterologist, has joined AdventHealth Medical Group in Volusia County.

Dr. Frank Velez, general surgeon, has joined AdventHealth Medical Group in Volusia County.

Dr. Beatrice Bratu, gastroenterologist, has joined AdventHealth Medical Group in Volusia County.

Steve Langley, City of Mount Dora electric utility director, was elected as vice president of the Florida Municipal Electric Association board of directors.

Joshua A. Harris was appointed senior vice president at Winter Park-based CrossMarc Services LLC.

Joey Blakley was hired as senior director at Cushman & Wakefield and will be based in the firm’s Orlando office.

Jodi Long was appointed vice president for academic affairs at Daytona State College.

Aminah Harris was appointed as president of Elevation Scholars, Orlando.

Raychel Garcia has joined Marshall Dennehey as a shareholder in the firm's Orlando office.

Matthew Wykes has joined Marshall Dennehey as an associate in the firm's Orlando office.

Clyde Wells was appointed vice president of Maury L. Carter & Associates Inc., Orlando.

Brian Catelli has joined Marshall Dennehey as special counsel in the firm's Orlando office.

Betsy Rogers Owens was hired as executive director of the Friends of Casa Feliz, a 501 (c)(3) organization that operates and maintains the Casa Feliz historic home museum in Winter Park.

Dalton Yancey, U.S. Army veteran involved in teaching, philanthropy and community service, was appointed to the Board of Trustees of the AdventHealth Waterman Foundation.

Keire Rice Hosley, owner of Greenlee, Kurras, Rice & Brown, P.A., was appointed to the Board of Trustees of the AdventHealth Waterman Foundation.

Robert “Rob” P. Adrid, executive vice president of United Southern Bank, was appointed to the Board of Trustees of the AdventHealth Waterman Foundation.

Sonja G. Sanders, student accessibility services coordinator at Lake-Sumter State College, was appointed to the Board of Trustees of the AdventHealth Waterman Foundation.

Family law attorney Christina Medina has joined The Rebecca L. Palmer Law Group, Orlando, as an associate.

Heath Wells was appointed vice president of community impact at Heart of Florida United Way, Orlando.

JahKiya Bell was appointed senior advisor to the president and chief executive officer at Heart of Florida United Way, Orlando.

Kelly Astro was appointed senior vice president of community impact at Heart of Florida United Way, Orlando.

Nicholas Abrahams was appointed president and chief executive officer of the Winter Park Health Foundation.

Sade Teel has joined the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts as public relations/show manager.

Ali Mohammed was appointed regional vice president and general manager of Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt Disney World Resort.

Danielle Permenter was appointed chief development officer for the Orlando Economic Partnership.

Destin Wells was promoted to senior vice president of Economic Development for the Orlando Economic Partnership.

Joni Hunt was appointed vice president of strategic partnerships and foundation for the AdventHealth East Florida Division.

Luciano Sperduto was appointed director of food and beverage at the Caribe Royale Orlando Resort.

Todd Demetriades has joined Ball Janik LLP as special counsel in the firm's Orlando office.

Dani Moritz was appointed vice president of marketing and community relations at Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Florida.

Jackie Impellitier was promoted to chief operating officer at ZRS Management, Orlando.

Stephanie Wohlford was appointed director of government affairs at Halifax Health, Daytona Beach.

Anjaleah Domino was hired as a public relations specialist at Curley & Pynn Public Relations Management, Orlando.

Erik DuCharme was appointed director of national sales at Pinstripes. He will be based in Orlando.

Etienne Wolmarans was appointed group president at KENPAT, Apopka.

Construction Defect Attorney Todd Demetriades has joined Ball Janik LLP as special counsel in the firm's Orlando office.

Darryl E. Owens, associate vice president for communications and engagement at Beacon College, was appointed immediate past president of the Lake County chapter of the Florida Public Relations Association.

Elisha Pappacoda, communications director for the Town of  Lady Lake, was appointed membership director of the Lake County chapter of the Florida Public Relations Association.

Kelsey Marquez, marketing officer for United Southern Bank, was appointed secretary/communications of the Lake County chapter of the Florida Public Relations Association.

Kevin Yurasek, executive director of strategic communications for Lake Sumter State College, was appointed president of the Lake County chapter of the Florida Public Relations Association.

Sarah Lux, lead public information officer for Lake County Board of County Commissioners, was appointed president elect of the Lake County chapter of the Florida Public Relations Association.

Vascular surgeon Dr. Calvin Williams has joined AdventHealth Medical Group and will care for patients at both AdventHealth New Smyrna Beach and AdventHealth Daytona Beach.

Jason Brooks was appointed chief operating officer and partner at Artistry Restaurants, Winter Park.

Jessica Ganson was promoted to senior vice president, human resources, at Heart of Florida United Way, Orlando.

Laura D’Abbondanza has joined Paquin Public Relations as PR account director in the agency’s Maitland office.

Ricardo Merchant was appointed general manager of Avanti International Resort, Orlando.

Attorney Joel Ramos II has joined ShuffieldLowman’s Orlando office, practicing in commercial real estate.

Attorney Jonathan A. Hewett has joined ShuffieldLowman’s Orlando office, practicing in estate planning.

Nibaldo Urdaneta was appointed executive chef at Park Avenue Tavern in Winter Park.

Stephanie D’Amico was appointed vice president at CrossMarc Services LLC, Winter Park.