Florida Department

Bowman Welcomes David Stickles, RPLS, PSM, PLS, to Expand Company’s Public Sector Geospatial Portfolio

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, April 9, 2024
Engineering, Architecture, Other Professional Services, Manufacturing, Consulting, Other Construction & Property, Alternative Energy, Residential Building & Real Estate, Energy, Commercial Building & Real Estate, Professional Services, Construction & Property, Urban Planning, Landscape, SUE, M&T Bank Stadium, Built environment, Stickles, Growth, Florida Department, FDOT, RPLS, PLS, PSM, Acquisition, Maryland Department of Transportation, Public sector, Government, Management

Based out of Bowman’s Plano, TX office, he will focus on securing government and public sector contracts across Bowman’s 90+ locations throughout the United States.

Key Points: 
  • Based out of Bowman’s Plano, TX office, he will focus on securing government and public sector contracts across Bowman’s 90+ locations throughout the United States.
  • “My goal is to build upon Bowman’s reputation to secure its position as a leading service provider in the public sector,” said Stickles.
  • The recent Surdex acquisition adds a service that makes Bowman unique in its ability to provide comprehensive end-to-end solutions at all altitudes and resolutions.
  • “David's appointment holds strategic significance in enhancing Bowman’s reputation as a top-tier geospatial services provider,” said Aaron McMillan, vice president of geospatial at Bowman.

Maximus Selected by Florida’s Department of Financial Services to Assist Residents with Outstanding Claims with Insolvent Insurance Companies

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, April 3, 2024
Other Construction & Property, Construction & Property, Professional Services, Insurance, Partnership, Senior, Financial services, Policy, Florida Department, DFS

Maximus , a leading employer and provider of government services worldwide, today announced the Florida Department of Financial Services (DFS) has selected the company to support residents who have outstanding claims with an insurance company that is no longer operating in the state.

Key Points: 
  • Maximus , a leading employer and provider of government services worldwide, today announced the Florida Department of Financial Services (DFS) has selected the company to support residents who have outstanding claims with an insurance company that is no longer operating in the state.
  • DFS is the appointed receivership for insurance companies that go insolvent or choose to no longer offer coverage in Florida.
  • Our agents will receive information about your new or existing claim and help start the process,” explained Ken Fisher, Senior Managing Director, Maximus.
  • “Maximus has partnered with the state to help manage policy holder requests and we appreciate the trust in Maximus to provide this assistance.

The City of Hallandale Beach Unveils the "Cloud" - A Zero-Emission Electric Bus Fleet to Serve the City

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, April 4, 2024
FDOT, Carbon, Acquisition, Walmart, Cloud Nine, Hallandale Beach, Florida, Florida Department, Environment

HALLANDALE BEACH, Fla., April 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The City of Hallandale Beach launched the Cloud, an all-electric bus fleet, today, April 4, 2024, with a complimentary service to the community beginning on April 5, 2024.

Key Points: 
  • HALLANDALE BEACH, Fla., April 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The City of Hallandale Beach launched the Cloud, an all-electric bus fleet, today, April 4, 2024, with a complimentary service to the community beginning on April 5, 2024.
  • "The City of Hallandale Beach is committed to becoming carbon neutral by 2055, and the Cloud bus fleet is just one of many initiatives we're implementing to achieve this," said City Manager, Dr. Jeremy Earle.
  • The Cloud is one piece of the City's planned electric transportation system that includes e-bikes, electric vehicles, and more.
  • To learn more about how the City of Hallandale Beach is keeping progress at the forefront, please visit https://bit.ly/ProgressAtTheForefront .

New Programs Inspire Entrepreneurs at the College of Business at St. Petersburg College

Retrieved on: 
Monday, April 1, 2024
Titan, College, Florida Department, Business, Education, Entrepreneurship, Student, XLP, STEM, Training, Curriculum, St. Petersburg College, Marketing, Nursing

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., March 31, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Leaders in the College of Business at St. Petersburg College are continually assessing and introducing programs that address trends in emerging technologies, entrepreneurship, and sustainable business practices.

Key Points: 
  • ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., March 31, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Leaders in the College of Business at St. Petersburg College are continually assessing and introducing programs that address trends in emerging technologies, entrepreneurship, and sustainable business practices.
  • "Most entrepreneurial programs focus on high-wage or growth areas like tech, but few focus on and take pride in helping these entrepreneurs."
  • This fall, the College will launch the bachelor's level Corporate Entrepreneurship Advanced Technical Certificate and the Green Innovations and Social Entrepreneurship Certificate.
  • This year, the College is embarking on Titan Venture XLP, a business incubator that partners with Gibbs High School's Business, Entrepreneurial, Technology Academy in St. Petersburg.

St. Petersburg College and HCA Florida Healthcare Invest in Tomorrow's Nurses

Retrieved on: 
Sunday, March 31, 2024
College, CPPS, Education, Florida Department, Learning, Caregiver, DNP, LINE, Student, MBA, St. Petersburg College, Book, ARNP, Nursing

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., March 31, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- St. Petersburg College and HCA Florida Healthcare are partnering to train Florida's future caregivers.

Key Points: 
  • ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., March 31, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- St. Petersburg College and HCA Florida Healthcare are partnering to train Florida's future caregivers.
  • Spurred by a $80,000 grant from HCA Florida Healthcare, St. Petersburg College secured a matching $80,000 grant from the Florida Department of Education's Linking Industry to Nursing Education (LINE) program.
  • With the grant funds, 25 nursing students at St. Petersburg College received $2,000 in scholarships, which alleviates financial burdens and fosters student success.
  • Together, St. Petersburg College and HCA Florida Healthcare are helping to alleviate the current nursing shortages while preparing future nurses to meet the demands of a changing health care industry.

Onspring Expands State, Local, and Education (SLED) Business, Hiring Andre Johnson as Director of SLED Sales

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, March 27, 2024
Control, Organization, Thomson Reuters, Government, Software as a service, Growth, University, Florida Department, Business, Risk, SLED, Business development, LexisNexis, Public sector, Trust, OMB, GRC, FedRAMP, Business continuity planning, State, G2 Crowd, Management

OVERLAND PARK, Kan., March 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Onspring, the no-code SaaS GRC automation software, today announced it is expanding its State, Local, and Education (SLED) business and is hiring Andre Johnson as its Director of SLED Sales. Andre brings more than 20 years' experience in sales leadership, delivering customer success for nonprofits, education, and state and local governments. Since 2020, Onspring's SLED business has tripled, and the company's leading GRC platform continues to perform for SLED organizations. Andre will report to General Manager - Public Sector, Kyle Graves.

Key Points: 
  • Andre brings more than 20 years' experience in sales leadership, delivering customer success for nonprofits, education, and state and local governments.
  • Since 2020, Onspring's SLED business has tripled, and the company's leading GRC platform continues to perform for SLED organizations.
  • "We're excited to welcome Andre to the Onspring sales team and value his expertise in leading sales departments to deliver solutions to non-profits, education, and government organizations," said Kyle Graves, General Manager - Public Sector, Onspring.
  • "Onspring is a leader in the GRC industry and has made significant strides over the past three years to grow its SLED business," said Andre Johnson, Director of SLED sales at Onspring.

NoTraffic Expands its Operations and Launches in the State of Florida

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, March 13, 2024
Certification, Software as a service, Florida Department, Entrepreneurship, Data analysis, FDOT, Pedestrian, Safety, Rail transport by country, Road

Tel Aviv, Israel, March 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- NoTraffic, the developer of the world's leading AI Mobility Platform, today announced that it has received approval from the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) to operate in the state, accompanied by substantial successful implementations of NoTraffic's systems in various locations including Collier County, Pasco County, Forsyth County, Orlando, and more. This significant milestone underscores NoTraffic's unwavering commitment to the highest safety and future-ready standards. It also marks a transformative step forward in making roads safer, more efficient, and ready for connected vehicles, signaling a major advancement in the rollout of their state-of-the-art traffic management technologies across Florida. 

Key Points: 
  • The FDOT certification is renowned for its rigorous approval process, and NoTraffic successfully navigating this stringent assessment reinforces its position as a trailblazer in the industry.
  • With FDOT's approval, NoTraffic is now poised to deploy its state-of-the-art traffic management solutions across agencies in Florida, enhancing traffic efficiency and safety, and preparing the roads for connected vehicles.
  • This approval will enable further opportunities within the state but also showcases that NoTraffic is a viable choice for other states seeking innovative mobility solutions.
  • NoTraffic utilizes edge computing technology, pioneering unparalleled software-defined infrastructure that facilitates real-time decision making at both local and cloud levels.

Holly Benson, Phil Davis Elected to Grange Insurance Board of Directors

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, February 22, 2024
Insurance, Professional Services, Public policy, Financial services, Multimedia, Dartmouth College, SVP, Health, Visa, Government, MBA, Centene Corporation, University, Private sector, Accenture, Florida House, Business, Bain & Company, Florida College, Knowledge, Florida Department, Yale school, Representative, Telecommunications, Management

Today, Grange Insurance Company announced Holly Benson and Phil Davis have been appointed to serve on its Board of Directors, effective Feb. 22, 2024.

Key Points: 
  • Today, Grange Insurance Company announced Holly Benson and Phil Davis have been appointed to serve on its Board of Directors, effective Feb. 22, 2024.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240221191552/en/
    “We welcome Holly and Phil to the Grange Insurance Company Board of Directors.
  • Their extensive leadership experiences will add enormous value to Grange as we continue to innovate, transform and modernize for our associates, our agents and our valued policyholders,” said Grange Board Chair Marnette Perry.
  • "Phil brings a wealth of knowledge to Grange's Board of Directors,” said Ammendola.

Nancy Staff Joins Florida Peninsula Insurance as Director of Corporate Compliance

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, February 22, 2024
University, Growth, Risk, BOCA, General counsel, Employment, Privacy, Florida Department, Citizens Property Insurance Corporation, Insurance

BOCA RATON, Fla., Feb. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Florida Peninsula Insurance Company proudly announced that Nancy Staff has joined its team as Director of Corporate Compliance.

Key Points: 
  • BOCA RATON, Fla., Feb. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Florida Peninsula Insurance Company proudly announced that Nancy Staff has joined its team as Director of Corporate Compliance.
  • Prior to joining Florida Peninsula Insurance, Staff was the Director of Ethics and Compliance Officer for Citizens Property Insurance Corporation since 2016.
  • Staff also previously served as General Counsel, Risk and Compliance Committee Chair, and Ethics Officer for the Florida Department of Revenue.
  • "It's been wonderful to be welcomed with open arms by the team members at Florida Peninsula Insurance, an insurance provider with such an impressive reputation in the industry.

Hull's Environmental Services, Inc. Welcomes Jamie Arleo as New Environmental, Health and Safety Director

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, February 20, 2024
Emergency, Professional, Multimedia, Biophysical environment, Health, Transport, Hull, Environmental protection, National Incident Management System, NIMS, Saint Leo University, Hazardous waste, Florida Department, Cyclone, WMD, Ecosystem, Face, Nursing

PANAMA CITY, Fla., Feb. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Hull's Environmental Services, Inc. (Hull's) is proud to announce the appointment of Jamie Arleo as the newest member of our team, serving as Environmental, Health and Safety Director.

Key Points: 
  • PANAMA CITY, Fla., Feb. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Hull's Environmental Services, Inc. (Hull's) is proud to announce the appointment of Jamie Arleo as the newest member of our team, serving as Environmental, Health and Safety Director.
  • With over 25 years of experience in environmental management and emergency response, Jamie brings a wealth of expertise and leadership to the organization.
  • In his previous role at the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Jamie distinguished himself as a highly skilled emergency responder, managing the busiest response district in the state with exceptional proficiency.
  • These are the exact qualities we were looking for in our new Environmental, Health and Safety Director."