Danielle Ruiz, former director of economic development at Duke Energy Corp., has joined Commercial Asset Partners Realty as vice president.
Ruiz brings more than 20 years of experience in economic development with a background that includes roles at the Tampa Bay Economic Development Corp., Pinellas County Economic Development and CareerSource Florida.
Ruiz’s professional acumen has been instrumental in attracting major projects to the Tampa Bay area, including MiTek’s $77.6 million manufacturing plant and Bauducco Foods’ $200 million facility in Zephyrhills, according to a statement.
At CAP Realty, she will oversee commercial real estate transactions in Hillsborough, Pinellas, Pasco, Hernando and Citrus counties, with plans to expand the firm’s reach to additional areas including Polk and Marion counties.
Ruiz is a credentialed Master Economic Development Practitioner, earning recognition from organizations such as Consultant Connect and the Florida Economic Development Council.
Based in New Port Richey, CAP Realty specializes in leasing, sales and investment transactions across the Tampa Bay region.
