First look: a second Stage location opens in Boca
Stage, the restaurant that put chef Pushkar Marathe into the national convo with a James Beard Award nomination, opens 2nd location in Boca Raton.
In our weekly list of business people on the move, we highlight Palm Beach County professionals who are making a difference. These are people from across the spectrum of public and private endeavors, those working in charities, court houses, private practices and beyond. They are moving up within their industry, advancing their careers and standing out for their services within our community.
Here are this week’s professional standouts:
Community Foundation announces retirements of two volunteers
The Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties recently announced that after 15 years of service, Anson M. Beard, Jr. and Roy J. Zuckerberg are stepping down from their volunteer roles with the organization. Beard, a resident of West Palm Beach, has made significant contributions through his service on the board of governors, board of directors, investment committee, executive committee, and finance committee. Palm Beach resident Zuckerberg has also played a pivotal role through his service on the board of governors, board of directors, investment committee, and executive committee. The Community Foundation is a nonprofit organization that leads partnerships with donors, nonprofit organizations, and community members to solve the region’s chronic and emerging issues. Since 1972, the foundation has distributed nearly $250 million in grants and scholarships aimed at closing the area’s opportunity gaps.
Oxbridge Academy welcomes alumni to board
Oxbridge Academy has announced the appointment of attorney and Oxbridge alum Alison Gomez de la Vega to its board of trustees. As a former student, Gomez de la Vega brings a personal commitment to the school’s continued growth and success. As a client-focused attorney, she specializes in commercial and construction litigation. Oxbridge Academy is a premier independent, coeducational college preparatory school for grades 6-12 in West Palm Beach.
Firm specializing in spinal implants names VP of U.S. sales
Accelus, a privately held medical technology company committed to becoming the global market leader in expandable spinal implant technologies, recently announced the promotion of Jim Fox to vice president of U.S. Sales. Fox joined Accelus, formerly Integrity Implants, as an area sales director in 2019. Accelus, a worldwide leader in expandable spinal implant technology, is dedicated to enhancing surgical procedures and patient outcomes through innovative spinal solutions.
County cultural council adds five members to its board
The Cultural Council for Palm Beach County, has announced five additions to its board of directors: Barbara Cheives, Willem Erwich, Todd Kolich, Hector Rubio and Greg E. Silpe. Cheives is the president and CEO of Converge & Associates Consulting, a firm that specializes in race and ethnic relations consulting, employee relations and community engagement. Erwich is a senior vice president and senior managing director of the North Palm Beach office of Northern Trust. Kolich is president and founder of KO-MAR Productions, the largest video production company in Palm Beach County. Rubio is executive director of creative and programming for The Boca Raton, South Florida’s iconic resort and private members club. Silpe was a treasure diver for the legendary treasure hunter Mel Fisher in Key West, then later worked in the food industry and acquired a meat importing business with retail distribution in over 30 countries. Headquartered in the historic Robert M. Montgomery, Jr. building in downtown Lake Worth Beach, the Cultural Council for Palm Beach County is the official support agency for arts and culture in the Palm Beaches.
Boca Raton IT firm adds proven leader in strategy, cybersecurity
Flagler Technologies reaffirms its commitment to helping organizations maximize technology investments with the addition of Clive Whittaker, a proven leader in IT strategy, cybersecurity, and digital transformation. Born in Zimbabwe, Whittaker has dedicated 30 years to working alongside CIOs and business leaders, ensuring that every technology decision delivers measurable business value. Flagler Technologies helps clients tackle disruption due to digital challenges.
Hilton West Palm Beach adds senior marketing manager
Hilton West Palm Beach has announced that Alexandra Wood has been named senior marketing manager for the AAA Four Diamond hotel, located in bustling downtown West Palm Beach. Wood brings several years of marketing experience working with Marriott and Hilton properties and played a key role in elevating the Cavalier Resort in Virginia Beach into a top vacation and dining destination.
Gunster law firm announces leadership for new specialty group
Gunster, one of Florida’s oldest and largest full-service business law firms, is pleased to announce that shareholder William P. Dillon has been named the practice group leader of the firm’s newly formed regulated industries and professions group.
Boca Raton firm, Sachs Sax Caplan, adds two associates
Sachs Sax Caplan P.L. in Boca Raton recently announced two new associates have joined the firm. Brandon DellaBella is an associate attorney in the firm’s estate planning & probate practice group. Andrew Ganz is an associate attorney in the firm’s commercial litigation & appeals practice group. Ganz focuses his practice on complex commercial, construction, real property, and community association litigation.
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