A look at major career developments in the area.
UF Health names Phipps chief clinical officer
John D. Phipps, M.D., has been named UF Health’s chief clinical officer, a newly created system-level leadership position. He starts April 14.
Phipps will play a vital role in advancing UF Health’s clinical operations, safety and quality initiatives, and access to care.
“Dr. Phipps brings a wealth of clinical experience and leadership expertise that will be instrumental in advancing our efforts to providing our patients with the highest-quality health services,” said Stephen J. Motew, M.D., president and system CEO at UF Health, the University of Florida’s academic health center. “His leadership will be key in guiding us through the next phase of our journey, driving meaningful progress in patient care by enhancing the overall experience, improving outcomes and ensuring that every patient receives the highest standard of compassionate care and attention they deserve.”
Phipps, an endocrinologist and internist, will oversee UF Health’s ongoing focus on care excellence, working closely with UF Health’s providers across the system’s regional markets. He also will be responsible for developing the system’s physician practice management services, with an emphasis on strengthening and growing community practices, enhancing access to health services.
Phipps most recently served as chief care transformation officer at Inova Health System, where all five hospitals have achieved a Leapfrog A rating for more than 10 consecutive reporting periods. Throughout his career, he has had a variety of leadership roles.
Pruett joins real estate business
Grace Pruett has joined the Ponte Vedra/Nocatee office of Berkshire Hathaway Homeservices Florida Network Realty. A resident of Ponte Vedra Beach since 2011, Pruett’s deep-rooted connection to the community brings an invaluable local perspective to her clients.
A graduate of Ponte Vedra High School, Pruett continued her education at Flagler College and Florida State College at Jacksonville. Before embarking on her real estate career, she spent five years as a special needs caregiver, specializing in autism and non-verbal special needs. With her Certified Nursing Assistance License, she provided compassionate, individualized care — an experience that has shaped her ability to listen, empathize and advocate for the needs of others.
For more information or to contact Pruett, contact her at GPruett.FloridaNetworkRealty.com, 423-838-9773 or Grace.Pruett@FloridaNetworkRealty.com.
The Ponte Vedra/Nocatee office, located at 333 Village Main St., Suite 670, Ponte Vedra Beach. Broker/Manager Erin Spalding can be reached at 904-285-1800, Erin.Spalding@FloridaNetworkRealty.com and floridanetworkrealtycareers.com.
Jimerson Birr appoints Meadows managing partner
Jimerson Birr, a full-service business law firm based in Jacksonville with statewide offices and clients throughout Florida and Georgia, has announces the appointment of Brandon C. Meadows as its new managing partner. In this role, Meadows oversees the firm’s legal operations, ensuring the continued delivery of high-quality legal services while guiding the company’s strategic growth.
An experienced business litigator and trial lawyer, Meadows advises businesses seeking cost-effective legal solutions. Since joining Jimerson Birr in 2013, he has gained deep insight into the firm’s operations, culture and strategic priorities. This experience uniquely equips him to execute a vision that fosters sustained success for clients and the organization alike.
The Florida Bar has certified Meadows in Business Litigation, an elite credential held by fewer than 250 lawyers (approximately 0.2% of attorneys) in the state. Since 2017, Super Lawyers has recognized him annually as a “Rising Star.”
Meadows serves on the Fourth Circuit Grievance Committee of the Florida Bar.
GreenPointe Holdings names Griggs to post
GreenPointe Holdings has announced the appointment of Steve Griggs as development manager of the Caribbean Division. Griggs will oversee the new division’s daily operations and GreenPointe’s strategic growth and expansion throughout the Caribbean.
An accomplished executive, Griggs brings more than 20 years of experience in acquisitions, entitlements, community design, land development and construction to GreenPointe. With a broad range of real estate competencies, Griggs’ professional background spans small- and large-scale projects, including single-family, luxury high-rises, apartments, commercial, hotels and marinas with a collective project value exceeding $350 million.
Griggs earned a bachelor’s degree from the University of Indianapolis and holds numerous professional certifications in the business, real estate and development industries.
Crowley appoints Fuss as chief financial officer
Crowley has named Jenny Fuss as its chief financial officer, leading all of the company's financial strategies and operations to enhance economic performance and business growth.
With more than 20 years of experience as an executive for global institutions, Fuss brings to Crowley’s Senior Leadership Team extensive expertise in management and analysis using data-driven strategies that drive increased profitability and financial effectiveness.
Before joining Crowley, Fuss was chief financial officer of Boart Longyear, a global mining services and equipment company, where she led cost-efficiency initiatives and successfully facilitated a financial restructuring during the company’s transition into a private company.
Prior to that, Fuss served as divisional CFO and later vice president of global financial services and systems at Eaton Corp., leading efficiency gains and digital transformation across Eaton’s global accounting operations. She also served 20 years in financial roles at Siemens.
— Compiled by Shaun Ryan
