Kudos

Attorney John Clapper III of Roetzel & Andress has been recently recertified as a Florida Bar board-certified business litigation lawyer.

Bonita Springs-based developer WCI Communities has been named America's Best Builder by the National Association of Home Builders and Builder Magazine.

Naples attorney John P. Cardillo, a partner in the firm Cardillo, Keith & Bonaquist, was recently honored by the circuit and county judges of Collier County with the Donald E. Van Koughnet Lion of the Law Award for Professionalism.

Law firm Henderson Franklin announced that Jim Nulman, a stockholder with the firm, has been re-elected as chairperson of the Horizon Council of Lee County for 2004.

The American Society of Travel Agents honored owner and president of Naples-based Betty Maclean Travel, Mary Ann Ramsey, as the 2003 Travel Agent of the Year.

Diane L. Jensen, a partner in the law firm Pavese, Haverfield, Dalton, Harrison & Jensen, has been one of 12 Chapter 7 trustees in the nation invited to participate as a trainer at the first National Training Program for Panel Trustees.

Dianne Huber, a senior staff accountant with Schultz, Chaipel & Co., has earned the certified public accountant designation.

The American Law Institute recently elected to its membership Mary Beth M. Clary, a partner with the law firm of Porter Wright Morris & Arthur.

The Southwest Coast Division of the March of Dimes announced Joseph V. Vumbacco will again serve as chairman of Collier County's Walk America 2004.

Rick Krichbaum, president of MNS Financial Management in Fort Myers, has been authorized by the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards.

Steve Shimp, president of Owen-Ames-Kimball Company, has been selected to serve on the Florida School Board Association's Constitutional Accountability Commission.

The American College has approved qualification of chartered financial consultant Mike Kilbourn of Kilbourn Associates in Naples with the chartered adviser in philanthropy designation.

The Federal Aviation Administration has honored Robert M. Ball, executive director of the Lee County Port Authority, with the Appreciative Partnership Award in recognition of significant contributions to the Southern Region Runway Safety Program.

Oswald Trippe and Company has named Sheryl Pierson of its Fort Myers office and Ray Faubion of its Naples office winners of the 2003 Community Service Award.

Career Moves

Gates McVey Builders has named Chris Edwards, team project manager; Dennis Tyeryar, project superintendent; Jerry Jennings, superintendent; John Septer, superintendent; Steve Ximiness, project superintendent.

The board of directors of the Uncommon Friends Foundation has appointed Julia East to the position of executive director.

Vineyards Development has named James A. Schuetz vice president of sales and marketing.

Mark Cioffi has joined Hole Montes' transportation department as a civil/traffic engineer.

Tweed Advertising has hired Scott Qurollo to serve as creative director.

Keith H. Hagman has become a partner in the Pavese Law Firm. Hagman practices in the firm's Fort Myers office specializing in real property litigation, construction litigation, lien law, condominium law and real estate law.

First National Bank of Florida has announced the following promotions: Mary Howard, assistant vice president for the loan operations department; Mary Jane Schott, assistant vice president for the loan operations department; Lesley Kae Mahoney, recruiting officer; Ryan Darling, Internet banking officer.

Robb & Stucky has announced the addition of Mary Beth Walsh and Darcy Yeagher to the accessory and upholstery buying groups, and has promoted Danae Tirikos to buyer, case goods.

Worthington Communities has announced Christine Rosow's promotion to general manager for The Club at Renaissance.

VIP Reality Group has announced new associates Sara DeVilder, Donna Hutchison, Steve Bailes, and Buddy Padgett and Lillian Glaude.

Sandy Morse has joined the Colonial Homes Company as a new homes sales consultant at Rookery Pointe.

The Bonita Bay Group has named Kristin Cavella as membership sales director at The Club at Mediterra in north Naples.

Terry Cala has joined SunTrust Bank's private banking group as vice president and private banking officer in Collier County.

Mac Carraway has joined the team of Zirkelback Construction as executive vice president.

Diane Ekelund has been promoted to the position of senior vice president at Southern Community Bank.

Barraco and Associates has named Andrew D. Fitsgerals vice president of engineering.

Rick B. Cote has joined the firm of Stanley W. Plappert as chief operating officer.

James Reader has been named director of construction for Lennar Homes at Bella Terra.

Michael Willis, CPA, has joined the public accounting firm of Schultz, Chaipel & Co. as a staff accountant in the firm's Fort Myers office.

The national law firm of Roetzel & Andress announced that Cathy S. Reiman has joined the Naples office as a partner in the litigation group.

First National Bank of Florida has promoted Joanne H. "Jo" Keating to senior vice president, people department.

Edgewater Beach Hotel & Club has named Ingrid M. Clavijo as national accounts manager.

Kim Meador, Maria DeMoya, Chuck Carter, Molly Perez and Anita Pahor have joined Xerox One Source Widespread Technologies.

Bill Meyer has joined Bloxham homes as project manager.

Todd Arrowsmith has been named an onsite sales associate for Delasol, a gated community being developed by the Naples-Fort Myers division of Centex Homes.

Business Moves

The old Thalheimers Gallery jewelry boutique and auction house along U.S. 41 East has been purchased for use by The Marco Office Supply.

The accounting firm of Swope, Lamberson, Guilkey & O'Connor has announced its new name: Swope, Lamberson, O'Connor & Charbonneau.

Independent Management has opened at 27499 Riverview Center Blvd., Suite 131, Bonita Springs.

Drexel Heritage has opened a new 15,000-square-foot, freestanding store at 14181 S. Tamiami Trail in south Fort Myers.

Tropikafé, a European and French style restaurant, coffee shop and bakery, recently opened in Pelican Plaza, 1901 Estero Blvd., Fort Myers Beach.

Colonial Bank has opened an office at the corner of Daniels Parkway and Fiddlesticks Road in Fort Myers.