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Top Palm Beach County professionals, business people on the move for the week of Dec. 15

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Top Palm Beach County professionals, business people on the move for the week of Dec. 15

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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:

PBC commissioner named transportation authority board chair

The governing board of the South Florida Regional Transportation Authority unanimously elected Palm Beach County Commissioner Marci Woodward to serve as chair of the board effective Oct. 26. Her term will continue through Dec. 2025. Woodward is a 20-year resident of Boca Raton and was elected in November 2022 as Palm Beach County District 4 Commissioner. Woodward’s district represents 13 diverse municipalities.

Palm Beach North Chamber names Woman of the Year

The Palm Beach North Chamber of Commerce recently announced that Anné Desormier-Cartwright, Esq., president and founder of Elder & Estate Planning Attorneys PA, has been named the 2024 Woman of the Year. This prestigiousrecognition celebrates her exceptional leadership and commitment to making a positive impact within the Palm Beach North community. Desormier-Cartwright has been a driving force in the region, providing essential legal services throughout Florida, particularly to underserved populations such as seniors, individuals with disabilities, and veterans. Serving businesses in the 11 municipalities that make up Palm Beach North, the chamber fosters a partnership of private, public, educational, and civic organizations working together to ensure Palm Beach North is Florida’s “Prosperity Coast.”

Longtime Jupiter accounting firm changes owners

The accounting firm Bridgewater Tax and Financial Consulting was recently purchased by CPA John Adams. Located in Jupiter, the firm has been in operation for over 25 years. Adams is on the board for the West Palm Beach chapter of FiCPA and serves as an advisory board member to Palm Beach Atlantic University’s Rinker School of Business.

Trauma healing, prevention agency adds stewardship director

Center for Child Counseling recently announced Caitlen Macias Hentze as their new director of stewardship and strategy. In her new role, Hentze will work to increase the nonprofit agency’s community support and advance its mission to prevent and heal the effects of adverse childhood experiences and trauma. “I was drawn to CFCC because of their data and trauma-informed approach. They are at the forefront of creating programs that really impact children and families that will ultimately change our community,” stated Hentze. In this new role, Hentze will connect donors’ and community leaders’ interests with the programs and services the center offers for babies, children, teens, and families.

Home warranty provider names latest CEO

Cinch Home Services, one of the nation’s top home warranty providers, recently announced Sharena Ali as its new CEO. In her new role, Ali will leverage her three decades of expertise in spearheading digital, product and customer experience innovation within the consumer insurance and related fields. Along with the company’s executive team, Ali will help the Boca Raton company continue to expand its market presence and redefine service standards within the home services industry.

Palm Beach Gardens home watch firm earns accreditation for second year

Island Home Watch has earned accreditation from the National Home Watch Association for the second year. The association was formed in 2009 in order to establish and maintain the highest industry standards for home watch and absentee homeowner services throughout the United States and Canada. Island Home Watch is a division of Island Home & Estate Management. The company has been operating for more than 10 years. Bryan Luce is the company’s CEO and Brian Goodale is the general manager. Island Home Watch serves Hutchinson Island, Tequesta, North Palm Beach, Jensen, Jupiter, Singer Island, Stuart, Palm Beach Gardens, West Palm Beach, Jupiter Island, Juno Beach, and Palm Beach Island.

West Palm Beach law firm founders receive recognition

Stephens & Stevens Marital & Family Law in West Palm Beach has announced that founding partners Eddie Stephens and Caryn A. Stevens have been recognized in the 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®. Through a rigorous peer review, Stephens was honored in The Best Lawyers in America® and Stevens in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch®, both for their exceptional work in family law. Stephens & Stevens specializes in navigating high-conflict, high-asset divorce cases.

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Eddie Ritz is a journalist at The Palm Beach Post, part of the USA TODAY Florida Network. You can reach him at eritz@pbpost.com. Help support our journalism. Subscribe today.

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