Top Palm Beach County professionals, business people on the move for the week of March 23

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:

Royal Poinciana Plaza arts center taps seasoned executive for position

The INNOVATE, Palm Beach’s upcoming, reimagined cultural arts center, located in The Royal Poinciana Plaza in the Town of Palm Beach, has appointed seasoned philanthropy executive Victoria Peyton as chief philanthropic officer. Renowned for her decades of experience leading nonprofits in the Palm Beach region, Peyton and her team will oversee all fundraising efforts for The INNOVATE, including campaigns, designated naming opportunities, sponsorships, donations for future programming, membership, and charitable events.

Adult psychiatrist, specializing in trauma, joins Alpert JFS

Dr. Kristi Wragg has joined Ferd & Gladys Alpert Jewish Family Service (Alpert JFS) as a board-certified adult psychiatrist. In her role, she will focus on supporting Alpert JFS’s adult patient population. Specializing in mood disorders, psychosis, and trauma, Dr. Wragg is particularly passionate about working with survivors of domestic violence.

Children’s charity bolsters board of directors with latest additions

Bella’s Angels Inc. recently named Mordy Miltz and Kathy Blomqvist to their board of directors. Miltz is a veteran maritime professional and entrepreneur with nearly two decades of experience in the industry operating The Miltz Maritime Team at United Yacht Sales. Blomqvist is a long-time volunteer who has chaired the group’s annual Afternoon Tea fundraiser. She is the founder of Medical Review Service, which she started in 1981. Based in Wellington, Bella’s Angels is a local grassroots organization whose mission is to financially assist local children who have life-long physical disabilities, beyond what insurance covers.

Delray Beach official to lead state labor group

Delray Beach human resource director Duane D’Andrea was recently elected as the 45th president of the Florida Public Employer Labor Relations Association. D’Andrea has been an active member of FPELRA since joining the city in 2015 and has been involved in labor relations both in the public and private sectors for most of his career. FPELRA was formed in 1974 to provide the highest standard of excellence in assisting and representing jurisdictions required to engage in collective bargaining under Florida Statute Chapter 447, The Public Employees Relations Act.

Retired attorney elected board president of local ministry

Ken Treadwell, a retired attorney, has been elected as board president of CROS Ministries. Treadwell joined the Lake Worth Beach-based ministry’s board of directors in 2018 and became vice president in 2020. After retiring in 2012, Treadwell volunteered at CROS Ministries to assist with its food pantry storage operations, eventually stepping in to become the lead volunteer. His leadership was instrumental in streamlining operations, leading to the consolidation of storage into two warehouse units, the purchase of trucks, and the hiring of a warehouse manager and additional staff. CROS Ministries works to increase access and availability of nutritious food for individuals and families facing food insecurity due to unemployment, low wages, disability, or insufficient social security benefits amid rising inflation.

Real estate group welcomes director of growth/agent development

RE/MAX Select Group in Florida recently announced that Abe Himelstein has joined RE/MAX Select Group as director of growth/agent development. RE/MAX Select Group has 12 offices servicing South Florida, Vero Beach and Orlando. Over his career Himelstein has been with the RE/MAX organization for over 20 years and is a member of the Realtor Association of the Palm Beaches and a former director of the Florida Board of Realtors.

Jupiter law firm welcomes season trial lawyer to its team

Keller Swan Injury Attorneys in Jupiter is proud to announce the addition of seasoned trial attorney Juan Asconape to their team. With over 15 years of experience in plaintiff’s personal injury litigation, Asconape brings a wealth of expertise, having successfully resolved more than 2,500 cases and secured approximately $70 million in compensation for his clients. Before joining Keller Swan, Asconape was a partner at the Schwed Law Firm in Palm Beach Gardens.

Boca Raton country club’s GM, COO recognized by group, wins award

Mizner Country Club proudly announces that its general manager and chief operating officer, Mark Bado, MCM, CCE, has been honored with the prestigious Fellow designation by the Club Management Association of America. This distinction, awarded at CMAA’s recent February meeting, recognizes exemplary club management professionals who demonstrate outstanding leadership, integrity, and contributions to the industry.

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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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