A look at major career developments in the area.
GreenPointe Holdings promotes Maldonado
GreenPointe Holdings has announced the promotion of Megan Maldonado to senior developed real estate manager. In her expanded role, Madonado oversees homeowner and community association operations across the company’s communities throughout Florida. Working closely with residents, boards of directors, management companies and internal teams, she helps ensure GreenPointe neighborhoods continue to thrive.
“Megan has consistently demonstrated exceptional leadership and a deep commitment to the success of our communities,” said Grady Miars, president and chief operating officer, GreenPointe Holdings.
Madonado joined GreenPointe as developed real estate manager in 2024. Prior to joining GreenPointe, she spent 17 years with a national community association management firm in regional director and operations manager roles.
Ronald McDonald House Jacksonville adds to development team, board
Ronald McDonald House Jacksonville has named Elizabeth Watson director of development and Taylor Ruiz development manager, strengthening the organization’s development team and its efforts to engage donors, community partners and supporters in advancing its mission.
In her role as director of development, Watson will help lead a comprehensive fundraising program supporting the organization’s priorities and long-term goals. She will oversee strategies across major gifts, annual giving, corporate and community partnerships, planned and legacy giving, foundation relationships, special events and donor stewardship.
As development manager, Ruiz will support the organization’s fundraising initiatives and donor engagement efforts, including fundraising campaigns, special events, donor and prospect development, community engagement and volunteer involvement. She will also work collaboratively across the organization to identify new fundraising opportunities and strengthen relationships with supporters.
In an unrelated move, Ronald McDonald House Jacksonville has welcomed two new members to its board of directors: Kristin Heath, executive director of UF Health Proton Therapy Institute, and Joel Swanson, executive vice president and chief lending officer at VyStar Credit Union.
Both bring valuable leadership experience, professional expertise and a shared commitment to strengthening the Northeast Florida community. Their appointments further support the organization's mission of providing comfort, care and support to families with children receiving medical treatment.
Pinnacle Financial Partners adds eight to Jacksonville team
Pinnacle Financial Partners added eight new financial services professionals, bringing expertise in commercial banking, automotive dealer finance, wealth management, treasury management, client service and more as the firm continues to build momentum in the Jacksonville region.
Warren Anderson, Beverly Flanagan, Annie Howe and Michael Munoz join as financial advisers, Joni Dailey as treasury management adviser, Danielle Littlefield as financial adviser associate, Shawna Stripling as market execution manager and Rose Coles as office leader in Yulee.
This group brings deep knowledge and decades of financial services experience to the firm. In their roles, they will serve clients in Jacksonville and Northeast Florida with relationship-based banking and financial solutions tailored to their individual goals.
“These additions bring the kind of specialized experience that will have a huge impact for our clients,” said Bryan Taylor, Pinnacle’s regional president for Jacksonville. “Our newest team members have spent their careers building relationships with clients. Growing our Jacksonville team means clients will have even more trusted advisors who understand their unique goals and can help them make decisions to support their long-term growth.”
— Compiled by Shaun Ryan
