Agnes Palmer appointed foundation executive director Treasure Coast Hospice has appointed Agnes Palmer, CFRE, as Executive Director of the Treasure Coast Hospice Foundation. She will lead fundraising efforts that support hospice care and grief services in Martin, St. Lucie, and Okeechobee counties. “Agnes Palmer has strong fundraising experience and a clear understanding of our mission,” [...]
Strickland elected to Sports ETA post Play Treasure Coast Sports Chief Operating Officer Ryan Strickland has been elected secretary/treasurer of Sports ETA, a leading trade association for the sports events and tourism industry. Strickland’s election to the executive leadership team highlights his role in advancing sports tourism at regional and national levels. In his role, [...]
Leadership changes at the St. Lucie EDC A dozen years after assuming the presidency of the Economic Development Council of St. Lucie County (EDC), Peter J. Tesch will be stepping back into an advisory role. Effective Jan. 1, 2026, Wes McCurry will become the EDC’s president and chief executive officer, and Rachel Savela will be [...]
National Navy SEAL Museum appoints Vice Admiral Tim Szymanski, USN (Retired), as new CEO The National Navy SEAL Museum announced the appointment of Vice Admiral Tim Szymanski, USN (Ret.) as Chief Executive Officer, overseeing both its East Coast flagship in Fort Pierce, Florida and its dynamic West Coast counterpart in San Diego, California. This visionary [...]
Cleveland Clinic Martin Health Announces Leadership Transition Cleveland Clinic Martin Health announced that Rishi P. Singh, MD, Vice President and Chief Medical Officer (VP/CMO) of Cleveland Clinic Martin North and South Hospitals, will be departing the organization to assume the role of Chair of the Department of Ophthalmology at Mass General Brigham, Boston, MA, effective [...]
Miguel Amiuny promoted to A-1 chief operating officer A-1 Global Holdings, Inc., a leading employee-owned manufacturer of pre-engineered building components, announces the promotion of Miguel Amiuny to Vice President and Chief Operating Officer (COO), effective July 1, 2025. Miguel brings over 20 years of leadership and innovation in construction and manufacturing to this expanded role. [...]
Rob Ranieri receives NAACP Presidential Award Rob Ranieri, CEO of the House of Hope, received the coveted Martin County NAACP Presidential Award during the 2023 Freedom Fund Gala. Jimmy Smith, President of the local branch of the NAACP, introduced the evening's theme as "Power your Purpose through Service." Ranieri fits the description perfectly, in the [...]
Sea Oaks Beach and Tennis Club names new GM/COO Kevin Sibbring Kevin Sibbring is the new general manager/chief operating officer of Sea Oaks Beach and Tennis Club in Vero Beach. Kevin will be filling this role soon as successor to the club's long-time, highly regarded General Manager Pamela Dawson who will be retiring [...]
LEADERS TO WATCH Treasure Coast business movers and shakers contributing to regional growth Vision for the future is an important component for any business owner, manager or aspiring entrepreneur. Whether it is a nonprofit, for-profit, government, small or big business, the organization will always require a vision for growth, expansion or innovation. The mechanism that [...]
FORT PIERCE — Big Brothers Big Sisters of St. Lucie, Indian River and Okeechobee Counties is announcing the appointment of new CEO, Stacey Watson-Mesley, following the retirement of esteemed 27-year leader Dr. Judi Miller. Watson-Melsey brings nearly 20 years of non-profit management and education experience to the role with a clear passion for the mission [...]