Take Care Private Duty Home Health Care, a private duty home health agency, announces the addition of several key members of its field staff: Kimberly Mathis, Jennifer Matthews, Shannon Jackson, Christopher Holt, Sandia Germinal, Kathleen Noras, Cassidy Summerall, Pamela Runyon, JoAnna Christian, Christopher Holt.
Those who received Take Care’s “Caregiver of the Month” were in Sarasota, JoAnne Lynn in Bradenton, Claudia Ryan; in Venice, Kristen Fasolino.
Sarasota attorney Tom Icard spoke recently to members of the Construction Law Section of the Hillsborough County Bar Association during its monthly meeting in Tampa. Icard discussed the advantages of mediation and arbitration combined as a means of further expediting the resolution process.
Cory Reeves of Kerkering Barberio & Co., certified public accountants has been promoted from staff accountant to in-charge accountant. He began his career with the firm in January 2010 and his primary area of practice is in audit.
USF Sarasota-Manatee’s Regional Chancellor Dr. Arthur Guilford presented staff member Elaine Tiberini with the Quiet Quality Award. Winners are recognized for their conscientiousness, professional manner, positive attitude, work performance, responsibilities, team orientation, and contribution of suggestions.
Raul Elizalde, president and chief investment officer of Path Financial LLC, a Sarasota-based investment management firm, has been appointed to the Asset Management Committee of the State College of Florida Foundation.
Elizalde is a former Wall Street strategist who has advised portfolio managers across the U.S. and throughout the world.
First Bank’s Twila Averill, Ben Kleyla, Terry Lorenz and Karen Ranieri and the branches they manage were recently recognized during a First Bank Florida branch manager’s meeting.
Averill’s Bradenton branch was named Wealth Management Branch of the Year while Kleyla’s Largo office won Deposit Branch of the Year. Lorenz’s St. Petersburg branch received Branch of the Year honors with Lorenz garnering Branch Manager of the Year. Ranieri’s Dunedin office received Checking Non-Interest Income Branch of the Year.
Jeffrey Kratsch has been appointed as executive director of Suncoast Technology Forum, a technology industry advocacy group for companies creating and developing technology solutions in Sarasota and Manatee counties. Kratsch has nearly 20 years of experience in marketing and business development in the technology and telecommunications arena. Kratsch will serve as the organization’s primary community relations ambassador, building upon and growing ties between members, local economic development organizations, educational and other community organizations.
Lawrence “Larry” Gay has joined Wagner Realty’s Lakewood Ranch office. He has more than 30 years experience in real estate development and holds Florida contractor and real estate broker licenses.
Maureen Horn of Michael Saunders & Co.’s southern Longboat Key office has been awarded the Quality Service Certified Platinum award. The award recognizes those with a perfect client-service satisfaction rating as measured by Leading Research Corp. surveys.
Nancy Fish Mooney has joined Wagner Realty’s Lakewood Ranch office as an associate. She has been a licensed Florida real estate agent since 2004.
Wagner Realty has announced its top agents for March. Top listing agents were Teresia Bradford, Gerry Feudo, Cindy Greco, Erika Lane, Judy McCauley, Lynda Melnick, Joan Oliszewski, Tanya Stutzman and Jennifer Summeralls. Top sales agents were Dixie Armbruster, Lily Behrends, B J Burnside, Ken Clanton, Carol Codella, Greco, Debra Ibasfalean, Melnick, Tamara Owens and Ron Ruegseger.
Gisele Pintchuck has been appointed director of development for Suncoast Communities Blood Bank. Pintchuck will be responsible for the development and implementation of a strategic plan to raise funds through special events, grants and corporate sponsorships. Pintchuck has worked locally in non-profit development since 1998 and most recently served as director of outreach and engagement for the Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee.
