A look at major career developments in the area.
Twombley named Nemours pediatrics chair
Nemours Children’s Health, Jacksonville has named Katherine Twombley, M.D, chair of the Pediatrics Department. A distinguished nephrologist with a strong background in research and education, Twombley brings an exemplary standard of clinical excellence and academic rigor to Nemours Children’s.
In this role, Twombley will collaborate across departments to focus on clinical outcomes and facilitate continuous improvement in quality and safety. She will also help set the strategic direction to promote clinical growth and partnerships throughout the area.
Twombley earned her medical degree from the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC). She completed her internship at Miami Children’s Hospital, now known as Nicklaus Children’s Hospital, and a fellowship in pediatric nephrology at the UT Southwestern Medical Center. At MUSC, she served as professor with tenure and chief of nephrology in the College of Medicine’s Department of Pediatrics. She has held leadership roles that have fostered innovation in pediatric care delivery and enhanced access to care for patient families.
Symphony names new vice president, general manager
The Jacksonville Symphony has named Alison Bolton its new vice president and general manager, bringing to the organization more than two decades of leadership experience in operations, production and orchestral management. Bolton joins the symphony following a distinguished career with several major U.S. orchestras, including leadership roles at the Nashville Symphony and Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra.
In her most recent role, Bolton oversaw operational management, providing her with a comprehensive perspective on how these elements work together to advance an orchestra’s mission. Bolton has also held multiple vice president positions throughout her career, strengthening her expertise in orchestral operations, cross-departmental collaboration and community engagement.
Bolton will oversee all production operations and performance logistics, ensuring the symphony runs seamlessly from rehearsals and ensembles to travel engagements and concerts. Her responsibilities include managing concert production, setting and monitoring budgets, overseeing touring and recording projects and administering labor agreements with musicians and stagehands. She will also play a leading role in organizing major annual productions such as “The First Coast Nutcracker” and will serve as the primary liaison between musicians and symphony leadership.
Office Images names associate account manager
Office Images, a nationally respected, full-service workplace furniture and architectural solutions dealership, has announced that Scout Snell has joined the team as associate account manager.
In her role, Snell’s responsibilities include supporting the account manager in managing client relationships from project inception through completion for multiple accounts. She assists with project work activities and new business opportunities, working directly in conjunction with the account manager to provide exemplary customer service and support business expansion.
Snell comes to Office Images with more than six years of experience in sales, customer service and brand building across retail, hospitality and e-commerce.
Hensley named to Sporting JAX post
Sporting Club Jacksonville (Sporting JAX) recently announced the appointment of Tim Hensley as the club’s new vice president of ticket sales & service. One of the United Soccer League’s most respected ticketing executives, Hensley will oversee all sales, service and revenue functions for the club’s men’s USL Championship team, women’s Gainbridge Super League team and Sporting JAX Youth Academy.
Reporting directly to the president and CEO, Hensely will lead the development and execution of a comprehensive ticketing and service strategy designed to accelerate attendance, drive revenue and deliver an exceptional fan experience across all Sporting JAX properties.
Hensley joins Sporting JAX following nearly a decade of leadership in professional soccer ticketing, most recently serving as senior director of ticketing for the USL’s Club Performance Group. In that role, he collaborated with clubs across the league to shape ticketing strategies, optimize revenue models and strengthen customer engagement programs. He also served as a key adviser to executive leadership throughout the USL ecosystem, championing data-driven decision-making and operational best practices across ticket sales, retention and fan experience.
Susan Ponder-Stansel recognized by Florida Trend
Alivia Care Inc. has announced that President and CEO Susan Ponder-Stansel has been named to Florida Trend’s 2025 Florida 500, the magazine’s annual look at the most influential leaders shaping Florida’s future.
The Florida 500 is assembled through a year of reporting and outreach by Florida Trend editors. The list celebrates leaders whose work is moving industries forward and strengthening communities across the state. Ponder-Stansel’s decades-long commitment to expanding access to compassionate, person-centered care reflects that impact.
Under Ponder-Stansel’s leadership, Alivia Care has grown a family of programs dedicated to meeting people where they are, at home and in the community, with hospice, palliative and supportive services.
Community Hospice & Palliative Care provides expert hospice and palliative care in homes, inpatient centers, nursing facilities and hospitals, along with grief support, advance care planning, veterans services and the nationally recognized Community PēdsCare program for children and families. The PACE Place, a Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly, helps eligible seniors remain safely at home by coordinating primary and specialty medical care, adult day health services, rehabilitation, transportation and in-home support through one interdisciplinary team.
Alivia Care @ Home provides skilled nursing and therapy, supportive and palliative care in the home and disease management to help patients avoid unnecessary hospitalizations and stay connected to the clinicians they trust.
— Compiled by Shaun Ryan
