ServisFirst Bank has appointed Brent Dykstra as market president for West Central Florida. Dykstra, a banking professional with more than 22 years of experience in the Sarasota and Venice markets, will lead the bank’s strategic growth and operations in the area. Dykstra joined ServisFirst Bank in 2019, as executive vice president and senior commercial banker, … Read more
The board made the announcement in a board meeting Tuesday.
Evette Torres, of Schulte Hospitality Group, has been named the new chair of Visit Tampa Bay’s Board of Directors, succeeding Ray Mathews of State Farm. Torres, appointed during Visit Tampa Bay’s annual meeting at The Motor Enclave, takes the helm after Hillsborough County saw two consecutive years of over $1 billion in tourism development tax … Read more
Medical Technology Associates, a health care testing and certification company in Pinellas Park, has expanded its footprint by acquiring Major Medical Hospital Services, a medical gas service provider based in West Berlin, New Jersey. Major Medical is recognized as the largest medical gas service and equipment provider in the Northeastern United States, catering to health … Read more
Better Together, a nonprofit focused on supporting families and children, has appointed Jess Tharpe as its new chief operating officer. Tharpe joins Better Together after serving as assistant secretary for the Florida Office of Community Services, part of the Department of Children and Families. At DCF, Tharpe led initiatives including the launch of Family Navigation, … Read more
Ellison Development, a Tampa-based real estate firm, has named David Bevirt as its new chief operating officer. Bevirt, who brings over 38 years of commercial real estate experience, previously led corporate leasing and strategy at Strategic Property Partners, where he managed leasing efforts for Water Street Tampa. Ellison Development is currently working on major regional … Read more
The Tampa Bay Chamber named the winners of its 2024 Small Business of the Year Awards on Friday, at Armature Works, in Tampa. This year’s winners include: Outstanding Small Business Leader Micha Seal, CEO and Owner – Watermelon Swim Startup The William Stanley CFO Group 5-20 Employee Category Gaston’s Culinary Services 21-50 Employee Category DCE … Read more
The YMCA of the Suncoast Board of Directors has appointed Christian J. Engle as the organization’s next president and chief executive officer, succeeding retiring leader G. Scott Goyer. Engle, currently the president and CEO of the YMCA of the Capital Area in Baton Rouge, La., brings over 30 years of YMCA leadership experience, including a … Read more
Forvis Mazars, the eighth-largest public accounting firm in the United States, is expanding its Florida footprint with the acquisition of MSL, effective Nov. 1. The acquisition brings 120 professionals, including 14 partners, and adds offices in Orlando, Fort Lauderdale and Tallahassee. This move strengthens Forvis Mazars’ service capabilities in key sectors like health care, construction, … Read more
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 … Read more
