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BABM is pleased to now offer a slate for current news, events, promotions and announcements in the business community. Check in daily to stay in the “know”. We will strive to post press releases within 24 hours of receipt. Please submit your current news, upcoming events and announcements to News@BABM.com (view guidelines).

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dave_hovey Kingery & Crouse announced the addition of David Hovey to the firm as a Sr. Tax Manager. Previously, he was a Sr. Manager in the International Services area for LarsonAllen LLP, a large regional firm based out of Minneapolis, MN. Dave graduated from California State University, San Bernardino in June of 1991 with a Bachelor of Science degree in accounting. Dave began his public accounting career in 1991 in the Minneapolis, MN office of McGladrey & Pullen, LLP where he was a member of the tax department for over nine years.
jeffrey_gasser Med-Vision, a Tampa-based medical consulting company, announces that Jeffrey A. Gasser, president of Gasser Consulting, has joined the Med-Vision team as a principal and equity owner. Along with the recent addition of Connie Gee as vice president, Gasser’s appointment will enhance Med-Vision’s efforts to provide strategic healthcare cost solutions for self-funded employer groups across the United States .
jim_soda Reaching the pinnacle of his profession nationally, Jim Soda of Prudential Palms Realty has been accepted as a member of the Top 5 in Real Estate Network®. More than just a sales-driven recognition, the Top 5 in Real Estate Network® helps buyers and sellers identify the most professional real estate agents in North America. To qualify, each member must first meet a stringent set of criteria, based upon performance, educational and professional skills, and service to the consumer.
tom_deal George F. Young, Inc. announces the hiring of Tom Deal, ASLA as Vice President of Planning and Landscape Architecture in the Tampa office. Tom, a Registered Landscape Architect, will lead our Planning and Landscape Architecture operations in the Tampa Office. Tom was previously employed by Heidt and Associates.
david_alverez David M. Alvarez, CPA, has recently been promoted to Audit Manager at Carr, Riggs & Ingram, LLC CPAs and Business Consultants.
Alvarez, a Certified Public Accountant, has professional experience in audits of multi-national corporations, privately held companies, as well as not-for-profit organizations. He has worked on multiple carve-out engagements and public company spin-offs. His primary industry experience is in transaction processing, manufacturing and distribution and healthcare.
Paul-dolcemascolo George F. Young, Inc. announces the hiring of Paul A. Dolcemascolo, PSM as a Project Manager in the Tampa office. Paul, a Professional Surveyor and Mapper with 39 years of experience, was previously employed by Heidt and Associates.
alfonso-bel George F. Young, Inc. announces the hiring of Al Belluccia, PE as Vice President of Engineering and Office Manager in the Tampa office. Al, a Registered Civil Engineer, will lead our Engineering operations in the Tampa Office. Al was previously employed by Heidt and Associates.
mari-demauro Mari Roby DeMauro joined The Ross Realty Group, Inc. in September as Transaction Coordinator. DeMauro was formerly with Tavernier Capital Partners in Tampa, Florida. Mari brings her 15 years of commercial real estate lending and mortgage banking experience to The Ross Realty Group, Inc. to specialize in investment sales.
leo-mackesy Leo Mackesy joined The Ross Realty Group, Inc.in August as Company Accountant. Mackesy was formerly a Financial Anaylst with Baycare Health Systems in Clearwater, FL. Leo brings over 2 years experience in finance to the company along with financial planning and sales experience. Additionally, Leo holds degrees from University of South Florida and Ohio University.
karen-temmen Karen Temmen also joined The Ross Realty Group, Inc. in August as Marketing and Research Assistant. Temmen was formerly with Colliers Arnold in Clearwater, FL. Karen brings 12 years of commercial real estate experience to The Ross Realty Group, Inc.
Dell_Powell Burr & Forman LLP today announces that Denise D. Dell- Powell has joined the firm as a partner in the Central Florida office. She will enhance the firm's bankruptcy, creditors¹ rights, distressed property and inventory finance litigation efforts across the Southeast and nation. Dell-Powell was most recently serving clients in the banking and financial services industry as a shareholder at the Akerman Senterfitt law firm.
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Melissa Wikle has joined Universal Health Care Group of St. Petersburg as Vice President of Finance. Universal Chairman and CEO Dr. Akshay Desai stated, “We are pleased to have someone with Melissa’s extensive accounting and finance background help Universal continue to grow and maintain strong financial controls.”

kathryn_clark PeakBiety branding + advertising proudly announces the recent appointment of Kathryn Clark as art director. A native of the Tampa Bay area, Kathryn is a graduate of the Savannah College of Art & Design, where she received a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in the area of Advertising Design and minor degree in Business Management and
Entrepreneurship.
kady_lutz Kady Lutz has joined CornerStone Title as Administrative Services Coordinator. She is responsible for supporting company principals and closing managers in office management, business development, client liaison and real estate closings.
Lutz has many years of experience in office administration, including serving as administrative assistant with a customer-contact training and consulting firm in Lutz, FL, and office assistant with a real estate firm in Bradenton, FL. A Bradenton native, she has a bachelor’s degree in English from the University of South Florida in Tampa.
jeff_kc Kingery & Crouse announced the addition of Jeffrey Bauman to the firm as a Sr. Audit Manager. Jeff previously worked as the accounting manager for an international publicly-held company in Tampa where he was responsible for SEC reporting, accounting research, international statutory reporting, internal controls and accounting policies after having spent 8 years in public accounting with 2, Big Four accounting firms.
verona_catherine Williams Schifino Mangione & Steady P.A. announced today that Catherine Verona has joined the firm as an associate. Verona concentrates her practice in the area of auto and premises liability claims, civil rights litigation and personal injury protection. Verona is an active member in the Young Lawyers Division of The Florida Bar and The Hillsborough County Bar Association. She is admitted to practice in all State Courts of Florida and the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida.

joe_port Retail Sense announced today the appointment of Joe Port to the positions of Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer. Port, who has 28 years of experience in industries including marketing services, industrial and high tech manufacturing and outsourced logistics, will report directly to Tom O’Reilly, President, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman.
erin_clark Erin M. Clark has been named Chief Operating Officer of Edward Kennedy Mason Financial, an independent financial planning firm at 1990 Main St., Suite 750, Sarasota, FL 34236. She previously served as Director of Client Relations. Clark has a B.S. in Psychology from the University of South Florida at Tampa, where she served as an undergraduate research assistant.
michael_vargo VR Business Sales located in Clearwater, the area’s premier firm specializing in the sale of small to mid-sized businesses worldwide, recently announced Michael S. Vargo, a professional business intermediary with more than 10 years of experience, has been promoted to president and senior managing partner.
Marti_Martin The Tampa Bay Advertising Federation (TBAF) awarded a $1000 scholarship to Marti Martin of Tampa at the monthly TBAF luncheon on July 24 at the Rusty Pelican, 2425 N. Rocky Point Drive in Tampa.

Martin, a junior at the International Academy of Design & Technology in Tampa, was chosen from 15 applicants from across the Tampa Bay area.
Stacy_Dinucci_Kitchell Stacy Dinucci Kitchell recently joined Commercial Partners Realty in St. Petersburg, FL. Stacy is a commercial real estate professional, specializing in office leasing and sales. She comes to Commercial Partners Realty with over 20 years of commercial real estate experience and a unique background in leasing and property management, as well as financial analysis for companies such as MetLife Real Estate Investments and Equity Office Properties REIT.
tamara_whittaker Pinstripe Marketing is pleased to announce that Tamara Whittaker has been promoted to senior project manager. Her responsibilities include account management, business development, media planning and buying, and the firm’s public service advertising campaigns. She joined Pinstripe as project manager in August 2007.
michael_Lewis Michael A. Lewis, Senior Vice President, Energy Delivery, Progress Energy Florida has joined the Board of Directors of Eckerd Youth Alternatives, Inc. Mr. Lewis brings with him years of experience in operations and management with Progress Energy, a company that is committed to innovation and corporate responsibility.
Eileen Rodriguez

Ms. Eileen Rodríguez was recently appointed as the Regional Director for the Small Business Development Center at the University of South Florida. Ms. Rodríguez has been working with the SBDC since 1997. She came aboard as a Certified Business Analyst, providing one-on-one confidential counseling and teaching seminars in English and Spanish. Her areas of specialty include small business start-up, international trade, and women/minority certification.

Sheri Taber

Leading business performance improvement expert Sheri’ A. Taber, founder and president of The Peak Performance Group Inc., has received the prestigious 2009 Business Woman of the Year award from the eWomenNetwork affiliate of Greater Tampa Bay/St. Petersburg, Florida.

Cheryl R. Shafer, M.D.

Cheryl R. Shafer, M.D., Diplomate of the American Board of Internal Medicine, has joined Universal Health Care Group in St. Petersburg as Chief Medical Officer.  Universal Chairman and CEO Dr. Akshay Desai stated, “Dr. Shafer’s extensive experience and expertise in health care and managed care will help Universal continue to provide the highest level of services for our members.”

Harden & Associates is pleased to announce that the Insurance Institute of America (IIA) presented the Distinguished Graduate Award in the Accredited Adviser in Insurance (AAI®) Program to Chris Huber. Huber is an Account Director in Harden & Associates’ Tampa office, responsible for originating and retaining client relationships; defining and articulating client objectives; and leading efforts to provide the best solutions for clients.

Whitney National Bank has named Jeff Joyner, CFP, to be the Tampa Bay region’s Vice President in Private Banking for Clearwater. Joyner had served as a Relationship Manager at Wachovia Wealth Management in Clearwater.

The Warrick Dunn Foundation (WDF), a Tampa based not-for-profit, recently hired Jennifer J. Maxwell as executive director. Maxwell is a University of Central Florida graduate with a master’s degree in exceptional student education from the University of South Florida. Maxwell also obtained a certificate in nonprofit management and innovation from the University of Tampa. As executive director, Maxwell will manage the operations of WDF and oversee fundraising, outreach and program development.
Schifino Lee Advertising & Branding (Schifino Lee) announced today that it has hired Kathleen Heston to serve as account manager. In this capacity, Heston is responsible for uniting client business solutions with their target constituents.
Schifino Lee Advertising & Branding (Schifino Lee) announced today that it has named Jessica Culbreath media and public relations coordinator. She is responsible for assisting team members daily with client needs, maintaining the purchasing and trafficing of advertising, and helping to secure positive exposure for the agency’s public relations campaigns.
James Fellows, PhD College of Business Accounting Professor James Fellows, PhD, has been named the Bank of America Endowed Professor in Business for the 2009-2010 academic year. Named by the Florida Institute of CPAs as the 2005 Florida Educator of the Year, Fellows’ commitment to community affairs has enhanced the academic experiences of his students.
Attorney Kenneth W. Lockwood has joined The Rothman Law Offices. Mr. Lockwood will be providing legal services in the areas of Lemon Law, Breach of Warranty, Consumer Protection, and Unfair Debt Collection and Harassment.
Whitney National Bank has named Larry Cuervo Jr., to be the Tampa Bay region’s Vice President, Private Banking, it announced today. Previously, Cuervo served as Vice President/Relationship Manager at Wachovia Wealth Management for Wachovia Bank in Tampa. A Certified Financial Planner (CFP®), Cuervo’s responsibilities will include managing a team that advises high net worth customers across the region’s 17 branches as part of the private banking division, a sector in which the 125-year-old Whitney has traditionally excelled.
Paul Manfrey Paul Manfrey, Branch Manager for Wachovia Securities Financial Network in Tampa, has been awarded United Way Volunteer of the Year – Leadership Category for his work with PARC, a non-profit agency in Pinellas County supporting children and adults with developmental disabilities. Mr. Manfrey serves on the PARC Board of Directors, Development Committee and supports many of PARC’s day program activities. Mr. Manfrey resides in Largo, FL with his wife Jennifer and one daughter.
Sam Schwartz Engineering Sam Schwartz Engineering (SSE) is pleased to announce that Jeff Trim, a Consulting Engineer with 24 years of roadway design experience, has joined the firm. Jeff previously worked for Wade Trim in Tampa, Florida and served as their Transportation Market Segment Lead for work being done in Florida, Michigan and Ohio.
BABM Magazine Williams Schifino Mangione & Steady P.A. announced today that Colleen E. Elrod has joined the firm as an associate. Elrod practices in the area of insurance coverage.
Scott Brown Williams Schifino Mangione & Steady P.A. announced that Scott Brown has joined the firm as Of Counsel. Brown practices in the areas of real estate law, real estate development, real estate finance and real estate leasing. Within his practice, Brown represents individuals and institutional clients in the acquisition, development, financing, sale and leasing of commercial real estate, shopping centers and office buildings.
Seth Layton The Sembler Company welcomes Seth Layton as vice president of asset management, working in the St. Petersburg office. Layton’s responsibilities will include long-range planning and financial reporting for Sembler’s property management division, which is currently operating a management portfolio of over 10 million square feet.
Tom Moseley Whitney National Bank announced that Tom Moseley has been promoted to Area President for Pinellas County. Moseley had most recently served as Area President of the Whitney’s Bradenton region overseeing the business development and operating activities of the Manatee/Sarasota market including commercial lending, retail banking, business banking and private banking services.
Tramm Hudson Whitney National Bank recently hired Tramm Hudson. A 27-year banker in the area and former special advisor to Coast Bank of Florida, he is now Whitney’s Area President for the Manatee/Sarasota region which now has seven full service branches.
Mark H. Edmunds Whitney National Bank has hired Mark H. Edmunds to be the Tampa Bay region’s Senior Vice President, Private Banking Manager, it announced today. Edmunds had previously served as the Senior Vice President, Managing Director, Wealth Management, for Wachovia Bank in Tampa, a position he held for 14 years.
Tampa, Florida-based JBM of Marcus & Millichap announces that Matt Mitchell has joined the firm’s Downtown Tampa office as transaction manager. He joins JBM of Marcus & Millichap from Transwestern, where as Associate Director of the Investment Services Group he closed nearly $800 million in institutional-quality real estate transactions by leveraging his depth of experience in creative capital structuring, underwriting, and debt and equity sourcing. While at Transwestern, Matt was awarded both the Young Professional of the Year Award and the Presidents Award.
The public accounting firm of Pender Newkirk & Company, LLP is proud to announce that tax manager, Will Rodriguez, CPA has recently been awarded the Accredited in Business Valuation (ABV) Credential by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA).  The ABV Credential, established in 1998 by the AICPA, is granted to qualified CPAs with considerable professional experience in financial forensics. 

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