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Top Palm Beach County professionals, business people on the move for the week of Nov. 3

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Top Palm Beach County professionals, business people on the move for the week of Nov. 3

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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:

Education Foundation official honored in Orlando

The Education Foundation of Palm Beach County director of grants and programs Jennifer Ethridge was presented with the Staff Superstar Award during the “ConnectED” conference of the Consortium of Florida Education Foundation that was held this past September in Orlando. The award is presented annually to a local education foundation staff member who steps up to support and share resources with their peers throughout the state through the Consortium. Ethridge was chosen from among 360 staff members of local education foundations throughout Florida. The Education Foundation of Palm Beach County, formed in 1984, serves the schools, teachers, and students in the School District of Palm Beach County. As the philanthropic partner to the school district, it facilitates student achievement by supporting high-quality public education through partnerships and community collaborations, grants, events, scholarships, and public awareness.

Officer in Boca Raton real estate firm earns award

Falcone Group recently announced that chief operating officer Alfonso Costa Jr. was named the 2024 Young Leader of the Year by the Urban Land Institute Southeast Florida/Caribbean District Council. This award honors inspiring industry professionals aged 35 or younger whose outstanding achievements and contributions are advancing the industry and positively shaping our region’s communities. Costa Jr. received the award in September at ULI’s 16th annual Vision Awards event. Headquartered in Boca Raton, Falcone Group is a national real estate development and investment firm.

Renown oncologist joins Tampa General team serving South Florida

Tampa General Hospital Cancer Institute|Cancer Center of South Florida recently welcomed world-renowned physician scientist and head and neck oncologist Dr. Marshall Posner to its practice. Posner joins team from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York City, where he was a professor of medicine and medical director of the head and neck oncology program. He is board-certified in internal medicine and medical oncology.

Popular downtown West Palm Beach hotel names PR coordinator

Hilton West Palm Beach recently announced the appointment of Victoria Molina as PR & marketing coordinator for the popular downtown hotel, dining, and entertainment destination. Molina previously served as guest experience coordinator at Hard Rock Stadium and has held internships at Headbox in London and The Lenox Hotel in Boston. She will manage the hotel’s social media platforms, developing and executing marketing strategies, and delivering monthly marketing analyses to hotel leadership.

Kravis Center names vice president of development

The Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts has announced the appointment of Churé Gladwell as its new vice president of development. With over 30 years of leadership experience in the cultural, human services and nonprofit sectors, Gladwell will spearhead the Kravis Center’s fundraising initiatives, guiding strategic planning efforts and fostering relationships. The center provides exceptional cultural experiences that entertain, inspire, and educate audiences across the entire community.

Best Lawyers recognizes three attorneys from Gardens firm

Doane & Doane, P.A., a local AV-rate trusts & estates law firm, has announced that three of its attorneys have been recognized by Best Lawyers®. The 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in America® recognized Randell Doane in the area of trusts & estates and Rebecca Doane in the areas of elder law, tax law, and trusts & estates. Attorney Bryan Doane was included in the 2025 edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch®, which recognizes lawyers who are earlier in their careers for their outstanding professional excellence, in the area of trusts & estates. Lastly, the Palm Beach Gardens-based firm itself has been recognized in the 2025 edition of Best Law Firms® in the areas of trusts & estates, elder law, and tax law.

West Palm Beach law firm expands, adds experienced litigator

Dermer Law Firm, located in CityPlace in downtown WPB, recently added Maxwell Shrem, Esq. to their team as a litigation attorney. Shrem brings with him experience from practicing insurance defense and is now proud to be representing the injured citizens of South Florida. 

If you are looking for more insight into the movers and shakers operating in the Palm Beaches, subscribe to our real estate newsletter, The Dirt, keep an eye out for stories and perspective from veteran reporters Kimberly Miller and Alexandra Clough. If you have an announcement for Business People on the Move, please send it to Pbbusiness@pbpost.com.

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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