A look at major career developments in the area.
Poderski joins NAI Hallmark
NAI Hallmark, a commercial real estate brokerage and property management firm in Jacksonville, has announced the appointment of Buck Poderski as vice president of multifamily investment sales.
Prior to joining NAI Hallmark, Poderski most recently served as a managing director at GREA in Dallas, Texas, focusing exclusively on value-add multifamily sales. During that time, he was involved in the sale of $250 million in assets working closely with an array of private equity, high-net-worth individuals and family offices. His keen advisory and problem-solving ability have helped his clients achieve top-of-market sales, and in doing so, built himself a solid reputation on a strong work ethic and detailed market knowledge.
Poderski is a Florida native who spends his free time surfing and fishing. He earned dual bachelor’s degrees from the University of North Florida in economics and finance.
Jacksonville Symphony Associate Conductor receives award
Jacksonville Symphony Associate Conductor Kevin Fitzgerald has been selected as one of 22 conductors to receive the 2023 Career Assistance Awards by The Solti Foundation U.S. Fitzgerald joined the Jacksonville Symphony in 2022.
“These grants provide funding for young conductors to invest in their craft and to develop as artists and leaders,” said Fitzgerald. “I would not be the conductor I am today without the support of the Solti Foundation, and I encourage anyone who is interested in the future of classical music to support them in their mission. It’s an honor to be selected once again.”
The awards help provide monetary assistance to young conductors in the early stages of their careers for creative projects, educational endeavors, masterclasses and more. In addition to financial assistance, the awards also serve as conduits for the continued growth of the classical music genre.
As a 2021 Tanglewood Music Center Conducting Fellow and now four-time recipient of Career Assistance Grants from The Solti Foundation U.S., Fitzgerald is at the forefront of the next generation of conductors. Recently, Kevin was invited as one of the 20 conductors to participate in the 2023 Mahler Competition with the Bamberg Symphony.
Community Foundation for Northeast Florida Selects Next President
Following a nationwide search, the Board of Trustees of The Community Foundation for Northeast Florida (TCF) recently announced that it has unanimously selected Isaiah M. Oliver as TCF’s new president, effective July 31.
Oliver will continue the foundation’s focus on donor stewardship and strategic philanthropy that improves lives in the six-county Northeast Florida region. He will serve as the third president of The Community Foundation, stepping into the role after more than nine years at the Community Foundation of Greater Flint (Michigan), where he currently serves as president and CEO.
Oliver will succeed TCF President Nina M. Waters, who retires after 22 years with the foundation. Under her leadership, The Community Foundation has established itself as a premier philanthropic anchor institution, with more than $1 billion in total gifts since its founding, an engaged network of 660-plus fundholders and donors, and a record $57.7 million in grants distributed in 2022.
Oliver is a graduate of Flint Northwestern High School and earned his Bachelor of Applied Arts degree from Central Michigan University, where he now serves as chairman of the board of trustees.
— Compiled by Shaun Ryan
