Top Palm Beach County professionals, business people on the move for the week of Jan. 12

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:

Duffy’s Sports Grill president becomes CEO

The Florida-based, family-owned restaurant group, Duffy’s Sports Grill, recently named Joe Webb chief executive officer. Webb has been president for five years and played a pivotal role in the brand’s continued success. Under his guidance, Duffy’s Sports Grill has continued to thrive as a cornerstone of community engagement, providing a welcoming atmosphere for friends and families to gather, celebrate, and enjoy great food and sports. Duffy’s Sports Grill is based in Palm Beach County and operates 30 full-service, casual-dining restaurants throughout Florida.

Boca partner named director of national bar association for Asian Pacific Americans

Weiss Serota Helfman Cole + Bierman partner Alen Hsu recently commenced his term as director of the National Asian Pacific American Bar Association. In this role, Hsu will focus on bolstering member satisfaction, increasing the association’s revenue and bottom line, and strengthening the organization and its programs through 2024 and beyond. The association represents the interests of 50,000 attorneys and more than 80 national, state and local Asian Pacific American bar associations. Hsu was installed as director on Nov. 9 at the organization’s annual convention in Seattle.

Morikami Museum chairman receives statewide award

The Florida Association of Museums recently announced Randal Baker as the recipient of its 2024 Outstanding Trustee Award. Baker is board chairman of the Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens in Delray Beach. The Outstanding Trustee Award recognizes Baker’s invaluable contributions to the Morikami’s continued success, emphasizing his unwavering commitment to advancing the mission of preserving and sharing Japanese culture in Florida. The mission of the Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens is to engage a diverse audience by presenting Japanese cultural experiences that educate and inspire. Since 1977, the Morikami has been an epicenter for Japanese arts and culture in South Florida.

Delray Beach Housing Authority announces new board members

The Delray Beach Housing Authority recently announced new board members Andrea M. Keiser and Noah Hale. Keiser is the managing partner of Keiser Legal, PLLC, a firm specializing in the counsel and representation of property owners and real estate developers in land use and zoning matters. Hale is the managing director, development for Fairstead’s affordable team overseeing all LIHTC development activities for the firm across 28 states. The members serve an initial four-year term with the ability to be re-appointed for a second four-year term. The Delray Beach Housing Authority is an organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for low- and moderate-income families, and providing the opportunity for self-sufficiency by offering safe, quality housing.

Longtime county orthopedic center names chief of staff

The Orthopedic Center of Palm Beach County recently announced that Kia Joyce has joined their team as chief of staff. Joyce’s responsibilities include overseeing project rollouts, supporting strategic plan development, and enhancing office operations to optimize efficiency and effectiveness. As a key member of the leadership team, she is dedicated to advancing the center’s mission of excellence in patient care. Serving the community for over 75 years, the Orthopedic Center of Palm Beach County has offices in Atlantis, Boynton Beach, Boca Raton, and Wellington.

MorseLife Health System VP given award for quality care

Karl Dhana, M.D., vice president of medical affairs at MorseLife Health System, recently received the Robert Kaplan Quality Champion Award from FMDA – The Florida Society for Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medicine. The award recognizes dedicated Florida-based clinicians who provide patient-centered care in post-acute and long-term care settings. Named in honor of Robert Kaplan, M.D., a physician who left a legacy of excellence and compassion for the care of the most vulnerable and frail patients, the award is presented to doctors who embody the highest standards of dedication, leadership, engagement and innovation. Dhana has been with MorseLife for over 23 years, during which time he has made a profound impact on the quality of care provided to residents.

Gardens realty firm announces return of managing director

Ram Realty Advisors is pleased to announce the return of Brian Maloney as a managing director, leading the firm’s strategic growth initiatives in the retail sector. Maloney is joining the firm as a principal and will serve on the investment and management committees. Ram Realty Advisors is creating a new initiative to expand its retail footprint throughout the Southeast. He rejoins Ram after serving as vice president at Whole Foods Market.

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Eddie Ritz is a journalist at The Palm Beach Post, part of the USA TODAY Florida Network. You can reach him at [email protected]. Help support our journalism. Subscribe today.

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