Names and faces in Manatee and Sarasota counties
Ron McLaurin was named director of transportation and logistics for Goodwill Manasota. In this role, McLaurin will be responsible for overseeing pick-ups and deliveries at homes, businesses, donation centers and Goodwill Good Neighbor Centers. He has worked for Goodwill Manasota since 2015 after working for 24 years in the supermarket industry, including 19 for Publix.
Emma Evans joined Wagner Realty in its State Road 64 office. Evans, who secured her real estate license in 2011, received her associates degree in business administration and a bachelor’s in visual communications and digital design from American Intercontinental University. She also coaches at South Florida Gymnastics.
Bill Johnson, the president of Sarasota solar contracting company Brilliant Harvest, was elected to the Florida Solar Energy Industries Association’s board of directors. Founded in 1977, the association is dedicated to protecting and promoting the interests of the solar energy industry in Florida. Johnson founded Brilliant Harvest in 2009.
Darrell Imbrosciano joined Catherine Rustin’s team in the Sarasota office of RE/MAX Alliance Group. He specializes in first-time home buyers, buyers using VA, FHA and USDA loans, to buyers seeking luxury homes.
The Haven, an established non-profit with a 60-year legacy of providing programs and services for children and adults with disabilities, announced new hires and staff promotions to fill out its leadership team. Jordan Cadavid will be the community outreach director. She previously served as an assistant cruise line director for Carnival Cruise Lines and as a realtor at Keller Williams Realty Select of Lakewood Ranch. Christine Crawford is the new vice president for recruitment and residential services. She has been staff at The Haven since 2013, most recently as the community living coordinator. Sierra Ebersole was promoted to vice president of day services. She has been on staff for nearly four years and most recently served as the director of client services. Michelle Williams is the new marketing director after previously working at Aviva-A Campus for Senior Life.
This story was originally published August 6, 2017 at 8:40 AM with the headline "Names and faces in Manatee and Sarasota counties."