Names and faces in Manatee and Sarasota counties
Steve Zeris joined Re/Max Alliance Group as a real estate agent. He previously worked as a mortgage broker, appraiser, short sale negotiator and trainer. He is a graduate of the Realtor Institute, is president-elect of the Manatee County Women’s Council of Realtors, serves on the board of directors of the Humane Society of Manatee County and co-founded Pawz-Up, LLC. Zeris is a Distinguished Toastmaster and founder of Fearless Speaker Institute LLC.
Dr. Arthur Valadie recently received the Adult Volunteer Award at the Manatee Chamber of Commerce’s fifth annual Champions of Healthcare Awards breakfast. Dr. Valadie is an orthopedic surgeon and sports medicine specialist with Coastal Orthopedics Sports Medicine and Pain Management. The award recognizes the collective actions of the individuals, institutions and programs that have made an impact in the Manatee County healthcare community. He works with club and high school teams throughout the area and is the sports medicine physician to the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Steve Sherman and Dori Sherman were honored with a Gratitude Award by the Manatee School Board and school superintendent Dr. Diana Greene in recognition of their dedication to the community and school district in Manatee County. The Shermans are owner/operators of Culver’s in Bradenton.
Nati Shabat was appointed to the board of directors of Community AIDS Network in Sarasota. He is co/owner and partner of McCarver & Moser Jewelers.
Keith Kropp and Wayne Rogers joined Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate-Atchley Properties as real estate agents. Kropp previously worked for new home builders in both sales and sales management and headed the sales team for Celebration, Disney’s master-planned community. Kropp earned a bachelor’s degree in marketing from Northern Illinois University and a master’s degree in journalism from Northwestern University. Rogers previously worked in medical sales and in real estate. He holds a bachelor’s degree and a master’s degree in business administration from the University of Florida. Both Kropp and Rogers are member of the National Association of Realtors, the Realtor Association of Sarasota and Manatee, and active members of the Gay Real Estate Executive Network of Sarasota, National Association of Gay and Lesbian Real Estate Professionals, the Florida Council of Equality Florida.
Thomas K. Wagenhauser was named treasurer on the board of directors of The Ringling Garden Apartments Association Inc. Wagenhauser is a retired CPA and previously worked with various large national and international construction and management companies. He is co-owner of Ryntal Property Management, holds a Florida Real Estate Brokers License and served as board member for multiple other organizations. He is a graduate of Ohio State University.
Doug Walker joined A Paradise Realty as real estate agent. Walker’s background is farming and the cattle ranching industry and is specialized in acreage sales.
Shan-Mei Phillips is the new assistant director of finance at State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota. Phillips previously worked for Hawaii’s Department of Education as a fiscal specialist. Prior to that, she worked as a CPA licensed auditor in a national public accounting firm.
Caroline Steward recently received the Westfield Insurance Service Award. Steward is employed at Bradenton Insurance and has represented Westfield Insurance since 1992.
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This story was originally published June 11, 2017 at 8:40 AM with the headline "Names and faces in Manatee and Sarasota counties."