Seuter named regional director
Catholic Charities Bureau, Inc. recently named Eileen Seuter regional director of its Jacksonville office. She will oversee all planning, organization and direction of the organization’s operations and programs in Duval, Clay, Nassau and Baker counties, which transform the lives of thousands of individuals in need each year.
Seuter has more than 30 years of experience in the nonprofit field working with vulnerable populations in the areas of foster care, substance use disorder, mental health and homeless assistance services. Her experience includes program administration, service delivery systems administration and development. Notable roles include chief operating officer with LSF Health Systems, and most recently, chief development officer at Sulzbacher.
Automotive News honors Porter
Phil Porter Jr. of Subaru of Jacksonville was named one of Automotive News’ 40 Under 40. This annual program honors 40 high achievers at new-car dealerships who are under 40 years old.
“I am honored and humbled to receive this recognition. It is a testament to the dedication of the entire Subaru of Jacksonville team and the many incredible mentors I’ve had along the way,” said Porter, executive management of Subaru of Jacksonville.
Automotive News received nominations from across the U.S. and identified outstanding performers in a large field of high-quality talent at dealerships. The winners were profiled in the July 8 issue of Automotive News, the leading news source for the global automotive industry.
Farrell joins Beach Homes Realty
Florida-based agent Lisa Farrell has moved her real estate license to Beach Homes Realty – a national beach-focused real estate company.
With the brokerage, Farrell will specialize in beach homes and land on and around St. Augustine, Flagler Beach, Ponte Vedra Beach, Palm Coast and Crescent Beach.
Farrell is a dedicated real estate professional specializing in the beautiful beach communities of Ponte Vedra Beach, St. Augustine Beach, Butler Beach, Crescent Beach and Flagler Beach. Growing up in Atlanta, Georgia, she spent her summers vacationing in St. Augustine with her family. Over the past 45 years, she has witnessed and appreciated the growth and development of the area.
She relocated to St. Augustine in 2006 and has become an expert in the local market.
Bereola named director of podcasting
WJCT Public Media has announced the appointment of Letisha Bereola as the organization’s director of podcasting.
In her new role, Bereola will manage the on-demand local listening experience at WJCT Public Media. This includes managing the pipeline of podcast-first content from project development through production and release, along with overseeing the on-demand release of WJCT radio programming. Her role includes fully integrating on-demand audio in WJCT’s local listening strategy for non-music programming, making sure that strategy meets the needs of a range of stakeholders, including audiences, institutional partners and sponsors.
Bereola is the founder of Paradigm Media Group, a production company focused on podcast development and production. She’s produced podcasts for New York Times best-selling authors, non-profits, entrepreneurs and creatives. Before podcasting, Bereola spent over 10 years as a local television news anchor, spending seven years on TV screens in the Jacksonville area.
PGA Tour taps Weitz for new role
Andy Weitz has been named chief marketing and communications officer and executive vice president, investor relations, for The PGA Tour’s global operations. He will be responsible for positioning the PGA Tour brand for current and future investment while communicating its global strategy and performance to the Tour’s stakeholders and beyond.
In addition to overseeing marketing and communications for The PGA Tour, Weitz will take on a newly created investor relations role that is responsible for developing messaging and communicating strategy for PGA Tour Enterprises, a for-profit subsidiary of PGA Tour, Inc., incorporated earlier this year. In January, the Strategic Sports Group made an initial investment of $1.5 billion — with up to $3 billion available — into the new commercial venture, and this funding will allow the PGA Tour to make significant strategic investments to enhance the PGA Tour experience for fans and players, and benefitting tournaments, sponsors and other constituents.
North Florida Land Trust welcomes new employees
North Florida Land Trust has added new employees to all of its departments.
Joel Benn is the new conservations transactions manager and helps implement the trust’s strategic plan. He is responsible for real estate transactions, including implementing landowner research and outreach and handling negotiations, due diligence and closings.
Benn earned his juris doctor at the University of Florida’s Levin College of Law and previously served as assistant general counsel for the St. Johns River Water Management District, where he played an active role in conservation acquisitions.
Chris Bebout joined the nonprofit as a land management specialist and assists in monitoring and implementing the stewardship department’s land management plans. His duties include timber management, exotic species control, vegetation maintenance, property infrastructure maintenance and monitoring of land management and habitat restoration projects.
Brenda Lynch and Willow Logue are the newest members of the philanthropic services team. Lynch holds the title of development officer, and Logue is the board executive assistant. Lynch, a graduate of Ithaca College, works closely with the director of philanthropic services on fundraising and relationship-building activities to support ongoing operations and growth.
Logue serves as the liaison between the board of directors and the trust and handles all aspects of board management, including scheduling, materials, updates and stewardship.
Michelle Smith is the operations and grants manager for the trust and supports the president, NFLT operations and the board of directors. She is responsible for a variety of operational, financial and administrative functions for the trust.
Pivot CPAs promotes Salter
Pivot CPAs, Northeast Florida's largest locally owned certified public accounting firm, has announced the promotion of Mallory Salter to assurance partner.
Salter joined Pivot CPAs in 2010 and has been a vital asset to the firm, providing assurance services to both privately and publicly held companies. Her focus areas include residential and commercial construction, manufacturing and distribution and employee benefit plan audits.
A Jacksonville native, Salter holds a master's degree in business administration from the University of North Florida and a bachelor's degree in accounting from the University of Central Florida. She began her career in private accounting, accumulating more than three years of experience in the construction industry.
— Compiled by Shaun Ryan
