Edited By: Allison Kernisky, Holland & Knight
Lynn A. Herald, CFA is delighted to inform that she accepted a new position at Wells Fargo as a Private Banker in Coral Gables (305-569-1948). In her new role, Lynn will address the overall wealth management needs of clients by providing access to a wide range of financial solutions including lending (commercial & personal), investments, insurance and wealth planning.
Carlton Fields merged with the law firm Jorden Burt on January 1, 2014 and now operates as Carlton Fields Jorden Burt, P.A. The merger expands the combined firm’s office base to 10 locations, including major markets in Florida; Atlanta; Hartford, Conn.; New York; and Washington, D.C. Following its merger, the firm announced the election of 12 new shareholders. Those promoted include: in Miami – Christopher Aird, Andres Chagui, Tenikka Jones, and Michael Strauch; in Tampa – Radha Bachman, Erin Banks, Patricia Calhoun, and Jin Liu; in West Palm Beach – Derek Harris; and in Washington, D.C. – Brian Perryman, Dawn Williams, and Todd Willis.
The Women’s Chamber of Commerce is very pleased to announce its newest Board Members Telma Wyskoarko and Yuliya LaRoe. Telma is a real estate agent, event planner and fabulous chef. She has graciously agreed to Chair the newly-formed Sponsorship Committee, created as a sub-committee of the Programs & Outreach Committee in order to identify, retain and recognize like-minded and supportive sponsors in the best interests of the Women’s Chamber and to demonstrate value to sponsors for their generous support. Yuliya is a “recovering” attorney and the founder and CEO of www.HappyTransitions.com, where she helps smart professional women, who are tired of being trapped in unfulfilling careers, create work and life success on their own terms. As the Marketing Committee Chair, Yuliya’s goal is to boost the Chamber’s recognition as the premier group for advancement of professional and personal success of women in South Florida and beyond. Telma and Yuliya welcome your input.
Please join the Women’s Chamber in congratulating its 2014 Committee Chairs:
- Yuliya LaRoe (yuliya@happytransitions.com), Chair of Marketing Committee
- Allison Kernisky (allison.kernisky@hklaw.com), Chair of Newsletter Committee,
Co-Chair of Membership Committee - Marlene Green (marlene@marlenegreenassociates.com), Co-Chair of Membership Committee
- Lori Sochin (sochinl@sochinlaw.com) and Jennie Farshchian (jennie@jflawfirm.com),
Co-Chairs of Program and Outreach Committee - Telma Wyskoarko (twyskoarko@yahoo.com), Chair of Sponsorship Committee
- Naomi Berry (nberry@cfjb.com), Chair of Nominations Committee
Get the most out of your membership with The Women’s Chamber of Commerce by joining a committee. Committees are a great way to learn more about the chamber, form solid relationships with other members, and make a difference in the community. We encourage you to get involved!