Disc golf open at John Prince Park
A new short disc golf loop of nine targets is located at John Prince Park. The first tee access is through the admin offices entrance off of 6th Ave S
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:
West Palm Beach private equity firm announces chief innovation officer
SROA Capital, LLC, a leading private equity firm specializing in self-storage, has announced the appointment of Julie Freedman as its new chief innovation officer. Freedman brings a diverse career background, including her most recent role as vice president of Private Wealth Solutions and Marketing Technology at The Blackstone Group. Headquarter in West Palm Beach, SROA Capital is a vertically-integrated private equity real estate and technology platform that has a record of providing risk adjusted returns to its partners.
Palm Beach firm hires customized divorce solutions specialist
The law office of Mindful Divorce, P.A. in Palm Beach is pleased to announce the arrival of Maria Fisher. Fisher is a certified paralegal, and holds a bachelor’s degree from Suffolk University and a master’s in education. She focuses on providing families with excellent legal service, and helping to provide customized solutions for divorce.
Education advocacy group names latest board members
The Susan and Dom Telesco Center for Creative Education is pleased to announce the appointment of four new board members: Susan Telesco, Pauline Pitt, Alex Vargas-Rajegowda and Eddie Schmidt. Susan Telesco is a Palm Beach resident, local philanthropist and longtime supporter of education who has dedicated her efforts to initiatives that empower children through learning. Pitt is a Palm Beach resident and philanthropist recognized for her contributions to education, historic preservation and animal welfare. Vargas-Rajegowda’s background includes serving as a senior experiential marketing professional with over 15 years of industry experience. Schmidt brings a strategic vision for increasing awareness of the center’s school programs. He is the co-owner of West Palm Beach dining mainstay Table 26 Palm Beach. the center’s mission is to transform teaching and learning through creativity and the arts.
Dreyfoos School of the Arts Foundation CEO receives honor
Dr. Chris Snyder, CEO of the Dreyfoos School of the Arts Foundation, has been recognized as the 2024 Arts and Education Advocate of the Year by Inner City Youth Golfers, Inc. Snyder has been instrumental in securing vital funding, resources, and opportunities that empower young artists to pursue their creative passions. Under his leadership, the foundation has strengthened its support for arts programs, scholarships, and community partnerships, ensuring that students at Dreyfoos School of the Arts receive the highest quality education.
Jones Foster hires senior counsel attorney for specialized position
Headquartered in West Palm Beach, Jones Foster recently announced that attorney Peter J. Henn has joined the firm as senior counsel in its land use and governmental practice group, which is co-chaired by shareholder Thomas J. Baird, a Florida Bar board certified city, county, and local government attorney, and shareholder Alan J. Ciklin. Henn is a certified professional planner by the American Institute of Certified Planners who has more than 30 years of experience in land use and zoning law, local government relations, urban planning and design, and real estate development in Florida and throughout the U.S.
Comiter Singer raises two attorneys to partner status
The law firm of Comiter Singer has elevated Brad Gould and Antonio P. Romano to partners at the firm. Their leadership, expertise, and dedication to serving clients in complex tax, estate, and litigation matters further strengthen Comiter Singer’s commitment to excellence in legal services. Gould, formerly of Dean Mead, is a Florida Bar board-certified tax attorney and a Fellow of the American College of Tax Counsel. Romano focuses his practice on probate, trust, and guardianship administration and litigation, handling contested and uncontested estates, as well as complex, high-stakes disputes involving multi-million-dollar estates and trusts.
Longtime educator named president of Jewish Educators Assembly
B’nai Torah Congregation, the largest conservative synagogue in Southeast Florida, has announced that Cathy Berkowitz, who has led the synagogue’s Mirochnick Religious School for over two decades, will serve as the next president of the Jewish Educators Assembly. She will be officially installed during the 73rd Annual JEA Conference which runs today, Sunday, March 16 to 19. Berkowitz joined B’nai Torah Congregation in 2004 as education director of the Religious School.
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