Climbing the ladder

By Compiled by Times staff writer

© St. Petersburg Times, published September 18, 2000

Architecture

Natalie Davis has been named director of interior design at Wedding, Stephenson & Ibarguen Architects Inc in St. Petersburg. Davis earned a bachelor's degree in interior design at Florida State University.

Banking

Dennis W. Briggs, first vice president of investments for Raymond James & Associates Inc., earned his Certified Divorce Planner designation from the Institute of Certified Divorce Planners.

Doug McCree has joined First Housing as senior vice president of real estate finance. McCree previously served as senior vice president of Bank America's affordable housing division.

Construction

The central division of U.S. Home has announced the following appointments: Mike Worner, senior builder; Howard Daniel and Robert Maynard, builders; and Carol Combast, entry builder.

Consulting

Glenn McKenzie has been appointed marketing director for Chitester Management Systems. McKenzie served as senior marketing strategist for Horizon Marketing Group in Tampa.

Hospitality

Christine Biscardi was named catering sales manager for the Renaissance Vinoy Resort. Biscardi previously served as catering sales and convention services manager at the Embassy Suites in Tampa.

Legal

Susan W. Fox has been selected president of the Florida Association of Women Lawyers. Fox is a partner at the law firm MacFarlane, Ferguson & McMullen.

Professional

David Mactas has been appointed chief operating officer at Eckerd Youth Alternatives. Mactas will be responsible for the management and oversight of the seven state operations in residential, after-care and early intervention programs.

Kathleen S. McLeroy, chairwoman of the Florida Bar grievance committee 13A. McLeroy is a partner in the law firm of Carlton Fields in Tampa.

Edward J. Page has been appointed to the Florida Bar's aviation law committee. Page is a partner in the law firm of Carlton Fields in Tampa.

Sales and Marketing Executives of Tampa Bay has announced the appointment of the following officers: John Counter, president; Frank Dame, member retention; Cecil Edge, education fund; Richard George, bylaws; Kathy James, corporate sponsorship; Bob Moore, strategic planning; Hank Seitz, sales excellence association; Jeanette Yates, member communications; William "Bill" Latte, new member development; Steve Freedman, programs; Bob Frey, secretary and treasurer; John Tomlin, SME sales rally; Dawn McGowan, hospitality; Jay Mulki, youth education; Betty Reynolds, special projects; and Robert Sharp, immediate past president.

Christine Biscardi was named catering sales manager for the Renaissance Vinoy Resort. Biscardi previously served as catering sales and convention services manager at the Embassy Suites in Tampa.

Rhonda L. Scott has been appointed project manager for FishHawk Ranch and Convington Park, overseeing design and development.

Stephanie Young has been appointed pro bono chairwoman for the Hillsborough Association of Women Lawyers for the 2000-2001 term. Young is a shareholder with the law firm Carlton Fields.

Hidden Springs retirement community has announced the following appointments: Jill Burdo and Justine Zeitler, senior living counselors; and Linda Ellis, assistant in the marketing department.

Ringhaver Equipment Co. has announced the following appointments: Dallas Johnson, vice president and general manager of Southeastern Crane; and Art Gilfus, Tampa branch manager.

Non-profit

Abilities of Florida in Clearwater announced that Deborah Siladie has been appointed special event fundraiser for the marketing, communications and development division. Siladie was president and owner of Tickets Unlimited.

Marketing

Kimberly George has been named controller for WebTank Inc. George served as controller for Dann Ocean Towing Inc.

Vaike T. O'Grady has been appointed regional marketing director for Newland Communities. O'Grady had been marketing director at American Heritage Homes.

Restaurants

Adam Noyes was appointed to head the operations department of Checkers Drive-In Restaurants. Noyes will oversee company restaurants and support services. Noyes previously served as vice president of purchasing and operations services.

Technology

BusinessMall.com has announced the election of the following directors to the company's board: Paul Meyer, John P. Scafidi, Jack Hurt and Eric Wey.

Scott Goodin has been appointed e-commerce and database practice manager at Bay Data Consultants.

Richard Warren has been appointed director of supply chain management at Group Technologies. Warren previously was materials and purchasing manager for Lear Corp.

Stephen E. Williams has been elected chairman at CFI Mortgage. Williams has been president and chief executive of CFI Mortgage since 1999.

Telecommunications

Verizon Wireless has announced the following appointments: Tenely S. Hibbard, operations manager for retail stores; Heidi Ann Jonsson, product marketing manager; Gregory D. Pease, director of network operations for the North Florida region; and Marilee B. Petersen, marketing manager for the Florida region.

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