In our weekly list of business people on the move, we highlight Palm Beach County professionals who are making a difference. These are people from across the spectrum of public and private endeavors, those working in charities, court houses, private practices and beyond. They are moving up within their industry, advancing their careers and standing out for their services within our community.
Here are this week's professional standouts:
Toby & Leon Cooperman Sinai Residences CEO finalist for award
Rachel Blumberg, president and CEO of Toby & Leon Cooperman Sinai Residences Boca Raton, a not-for-profit continuing care retirement community, has been named a finalist in the Woman of the Year – Government or Non-Profit category of the 23rd annual Stevie Awards for Women in Business. The Stevie Awards for Women in Business is one
of the world’s premier awards programs recognizing the achievements of women executives, entrepreneurs and employees, as well as the organizations they lead. Now in its 23rd year, the awards program encompasses more than 200 categories recognizing excellence in leadership, achievement, communications, marketing, technology and other areas of business and organizational performance. All finalists will ultimately receive Gold, Silver or Bronze Stevie Awards, with the results to be announced during the awards banquet on Nov. 16 at the Marriott Marquis Hotel in New York City.
Boyes, Farina & Matwiczyk adds former Boynton Beach city attorney
Boyes, Farina & Matwiczyk, P.A., a premier South Florida trusts and estates law firm, recently announced that attorney George D. Lagos joined the firm’s legal team. Based in their Palm Beach Gardens office, Lagos will focus his practice on the firm's core areas, including complex estate planning, trust administration, and related probate matters. Prior to joining Boyes, Farina & Matwiczyk, P.A., Lagos served as a government attorney for the City of Boynton Beach.
Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Foundation names executive director
The Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Foundation recently announced that Kendall Bierer has been named its first executive director. Bierer joins the foundation following a decade with Brooke USA Foundation. In her new role, she will lead fundraising, strategic partnerships, and community relations while working with the board and PBSO to expand the foundation’s support of deputies and their families, scholarships, youth programs, public safety initiatives, and community outreach throughout Palm Beach County.
Cox Science Center & Aquarium appoints seven to board of directors
The Cox Science Center & Aquarium has appointed seven new members to its board of trustees including Jordan Bargas, Tiffany Cohen, Deborah Norville, Bill Roberts, Thomas Rosin, Laurie Silvers and Kate Stamm. The group brings experience spanning real estate and development, finance, energy, media, arts and philanthropy, with strong ties throughout Palm Beach County. The appointments come as the center continues construction on its multi-million-dollar expansion, expected to be completed in late 2027, that will serve nearly one million guests annually.
iThink Community Foundation names executive director
iThink Financial Credit Union is pleased to announce the appointment of Cameron Sisser as executive director of the iThink Community Foundation. Cameron is a Delray Beach resident who brings more than 16 years of experience in nonprofit fundraising, events and communications strategy, with much of his career spent with Miami Lighthouse for the Blind. He also brings more than 22 years of experience in governmental and public affairs. The iTHINK Community Foundation Inc. is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization registered in the state of Florida. iTHINK Financial is a member-owned financial institution that has provided financial services to families for over 56 years.
JFS at Home names board of directors chair
JFS at Home, a nonprofit home healthcare agency dedicated to helping older adults maintain their independence, safety and quality of life, has named longtime community leader Ivan Gefen chair of its board of directors. Gefen succeeds Ed Levine, who provided dedicated leadership and guidance during his tenure as chair. A member of the JFS at Home Board since the organization’s inception in 2016, Gefen has played an important role in supporting its growth and advancing its mission to help older adults age safely and comfortably in their own homes.
Coral Gables Trust appoints senior VP, relationship manager
Coral Gables Trust has appointed William M. Fox as senior vice president and relationship manager, further expanding the firm’s Palm Beach presence. Fox brings more than 20 years of wealth management experience, most recently advising ultra-high-net-worth clients as part of a $1.8 billion practice at Bank of America Merrill Lynch. Fox joins Coral Gables Trust as the firm grows its Palm Beach team following the opening of its new Bankers Row office at 350 Royal Palm Way and surpassing $4 billion in assets under management and advisement.
Eddie Ritz is a journalist at The Palm Beach Post, part of the USA TODAY Florida Network. You can reach him at eritz@pbpost.com. Help support our journalism. Subscribe today.
This article originally appeared on Palm Beach Post: Palm Beach County professionals on the move for the week of Oct. 19
