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FPC of Bellwood, GA, a Nationwide Executive Recruiting Firm, Opens its Doors


(l-r) Ron Herzog (FPC National), Shelly Blackman (FPC Bellwood), Jeff Herzog (FPC National)

(l-r) Ron Herzog (FPC National), Shelly Blackman (FPC Bellwood), Jeff Herzog (FPC National)

My admiration for FPC’s company initiatives, training program, internal network, and values have empowered me to think like an owner, and then become one!

F-O-R-T-U-N-E Personnel Consultants (FPC) a nationwide network of 65 franchised executive recruitment offices, announced the opening of FPC Bellwood. Owned by Shelly Blackman, FPC Bellwood will specialize in Distribution, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Business Development Roles.

Shelly brings eight years of military service in the United States Marine Corps, followed by over 10 years of senior leadership experience from manufacturing and distribution roles. She started her Executive Recruiting career in 2017, and has been a top performer, earning Rookie of the Year and Platinum Elite honors. Shelly will be responsible for projects that include executive search, custom talent acquisition projects, talent pipeline assessment and management, hiring process evaluation, process mapping and succession planning.

Shelly has her Bachelors in Business Administration from American Military University, and her MBA from American InterContinental University. She also has her Six Sigma Green Belt certification.

On why she chose to continue her career in the FPC network Shelly says “My admiration for FPC’s company initiatives, training program, internal network, and values have empowered me to think like an owner, and then become one! I will continue to build a strong foundation that Jeff Herzog has already established Nationwide. I am excited to be a part of FPC’s growth and innovation. I will use my military structure, my Fortune 500 accountability, and my 3PL flexibility to build and maintain partnerships within every organization. At FPC Bellwood, we Place People First!”

“We are thrilled to have Shelly as a managing partner in the FPC family. She has been a strong advocate for the FPC brand, and our #1 interoffice Exchange partner. Her background along with a continued commitment to the FPC brand, extensive military network, engaging personality, passion, energy and personal drive will be an important asset to companies looking to add talent in the Distribution, Logistics, Supply Chain and Operations Leadership space. Companies will be able to leverage her extensive experience, contacts and knowledge. Her passion for process improvement, efficiency and speed to market will continue to be a perfect complement to the rest of our franchise system.” said Jeff Herzog, President of FFC, the franchisor of FPC.

Contact FPC Bellwood at 912-244-0812, via email at shelly@fpcbellwood.com, LinkedIn, or visit http://www.fpcbellwood.com.

About FPC

FPC is a leading national executive search firm comprised of more than 65 franchised offices. FPC offers job seekers access to its nationwide network of professional executive recruiters and job opportunities in many industries and disciplines as well as providing job search information and assistance. The company has been providing win-win recruiting solutions since 1959. Advocates for both clients and candidates, FPC recruiters are committed to bringing together the right individual with the right opportunity. For further information about FPC, call 800-886-7839 or visit us at http://www.fpcnational.com.

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David DiTullio and David Wesolowski Join Security Engineered Machinery


David DiTullio, Vice President of Finance, and David Wesolowski, Director of Operations

Both Davids’ impressive experience is complimented by their exemplary personal attributes including integrity, dedication, and positivity, making them a perfect fit for SEM.

Security Engineered Machinery Co., Inc. (SEM), global leader in high security information end-of-life solutions, is pleased to announce that David DiTullio and David Wesolowski have joined the team as Vice President of Finance and Director of Operations, respectively. The announcement was made by Andrew Kelleher, President and CEO of SEM.

David DiTullio joins SEM with over two decades of manufacturing finance experience, most recently as Director of Financial Planning and Analysis at a leading provider of high technology products, systems, and tools. In his role as VP of Finance at SEM, Mr. DiTullio will be responsible for all financial aspects of the company including financial management, cost accounting, information technology, and cash management. Mr. DiTullio received both a BS in Economics-Finance and an MBA in Corporate Finance from Bentley College.

David Wesolowski has 20 years of experience as an operations leader focused on increasing efficiency and productivity while improving company culture. Prior to joining SEM, Mr. Wesolowski worked for a high tech medical technology company, most recently as Director of Operations and Site Leader. With proven experience in business acumen, improving the customer experience, employee engagement and development, and project management, Mr. Wesolowski will be primarily responsible for engineering, procurement, service, manufacturing, and warehouse operations. Mr. Wesolowski received a BS in Business Administration from Roger Williams University and an MBA from Bryant University.

“David DiTullio brings 23 years of finance experience to the team with targeted expertise in leadership, analysis and forecasting, cost accounting, and financial reporting in the manufacturing sector,” said Mr. Kelleher. “Just as impressive, David Wesolowski has over 20 years of multi-faceted operations experience with targeted expertise in operational efficiency, lean manufacturing, client relations, teambuilding, and metric management and reporting. Both Davids’ impressive experience is complimented by their exemplary personal attributes including integrity, dedication, and positivity, making them a perfect fit for SEM.”

Mr. DiTullio and Mr. Wesolowski will be working out of the company’s corporate headquarters in Westborough, MA.

About SEM

Security Engineered Machinery Co., Inc. (SEM) provides comprehensive end-of-life solutions for the protection of sensitive information in government and commercial markets. SEM’s reputation as the authority in high security information sanitization was earned through over 50 years of technical innovation, intellectual curiosity, and unrelenting integrity. By fostering a supportive, team-centric environment focused on talent retention and client satisfaction, SEM is recognized as the undisputed leader in depth of expertise, industry excellence, and reliability. SEM data destruction devices are the premier high security choice available on the market today. For more information, please visit http://www.semshred.com.

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Dr. Sean Doherty Honored as One of Boston Magazine’s Top Doctors 2020


Dr. Doherty Boston Top Doctor 2020

The Boston Center for Facial Rejuvenation is excited to share that its own, Sean Doherty, MD and Leonard Miller, MD, FACS has made Boston Magazine’s list of Top Doctors 2020. Among the most sought-after surgeons on the east coast, Dr. Doherty and Dr. Miller specialize in plastic and cosmetic surgery for the face, breast and body. With a career dedicated to bringing proportionate, natural-looking results to all of his patients, Dr. Doherty and Dr. Miller are honored to be named one of Boston’s finest physicians.

Each year, Boston Magazine partners with respected healthcare researcher, Castle Connolly Medical Ltd, to create a definitive list of the most trusted physicians and medical professionals across the city. The comprehensive guide to the area’s elite healthcare providers is designed specifically to assist those in search of a new doctor or medical consultation. The Top Doctor 2020 list includes a wide range of experts crossing more than 65 medical specialties including dermatology, cardiology, gastroenterology, orthopedics, pediatrics and plastic surgery.

As one of this year’s honored physicians, Dr. Doherty believes that less is more when it comes to plastic surgery. By customizing each treatment around the individual patient’s needs, Dr. Doherty can provide results that bring a rejuvenated, refreshed appearance without seeming overdone. Dr. Doherty explains his treatment philosophy, “As an undergraduate, I studied art and art history. Learning about classical art laid down a foundation for my aesthetic. Throughout history, simple and subtle beauty has prevailed. My aesthetic is based on this. In all aspects of my practice, my goal is to create a simple and attractive beauty,”.

ABOUT DR. SEAN DOHERTY

Dr. Doherty is a graduate of Columbia University and Tufts University School of Medicine. A board-certified plastic surgeon, Dr. Doherty is a partner at the Boston Center for Facial Rejuvenation, working alongside respected plastic surgeon, Leonard Miller, MD, FACS, FRCS. With extensive training in reconstructive and cosmetic surgery procedures, Dr. Doherty is well-known for his use of groundbreaking techniques. These include the tummy tuck, breast augmentation, body contouring and facial aesthetics for both women and men. Dr. Doherty is also at the forefront of rejuvenating, noninvasive techniques and fat elimination.

The Boston Center for Facial Rejuvenation provides a welcoming environment for anyone considering a cosmetic procedure for any part of the body. If you would like to schedule a confidential consultation with Dr. Doherty, contact the Boston Center for Facial Rejuvenation at 617.450.0070. New patient appointments can be scheduled at either the Boston or Brookline location. For more information on the Top Doctors for 2020, visit Boston Magazine.

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FLOAT (Fly Over All Traffic) Names Rob McKinney President and Chief Operating Officer


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“Learning to fly was a life-changing event for me, and now I hope to be a part of a life-changing urban aviation revolution, taking people out of their cars and flying them to and from their work. FLOAT is a game-changer.” Rob McKinney, FLOAT President and COO

FLOAT (Fly Over All Traffic), an innovative and groundbreaking commuter flight service debuting in the Los Angeles market, is proud to announce that it has named aviation veteran and pilot, and former President of Mokulele Airlines, Rob McKinney as its President and Chief Operating Officer.

“Rob has been instrumental in getting FLOAT off the ground – literally and figuratively,” said FLOAT co-founder Arnel Guiang. “His experience as a pilot and as an aviation executive is invaluable to the FLOAT team. He has started airlines, run airlines, flown the rich and famous on Lear Jets, and now he is sharing his insights on all things aviation and airline customer service to ensure a successful take-off of our dynamic company.”

FLOAT is a revolutionary, one-of-kind aviation commuter solution for Supercommuters – those driving at least 90 minutes to and from work – in Southern California. FLOAT will soon be revealing the routes for commuters. These routes will leverage a network of nearly 40 airports across Southern California.

McKinney knows many of these routes well. McKinney has been flying for more than three decades. While most teens spend their 16th birthday learning to drive, McKinney was learning to fly.

“I flew solo for the first time at 16, and when I turned downwind and looked across the horizon, I realized what a beautiful and large world we live in,” said McKinney. “Learning to fly was a life-changing event for me, and now I hope to be a part of a life-changing urban aviation revolution, taking people out of their cars and flying them to and from their work. FLOAT is a game-changer.”

To learn more about FLOAT’s charter service and routes, we invite people to continue monitoring FLOAT’s website: https://www.floatshuttle.com

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About FLOAT:

FLOAT (Fly Over All Traffic) is the innovative commuting concept founded by partners Arnel Guiang, Tom Hsieh, and Rob McKinney. FLOAT aims to service hundreds of thousands of Super Commuters traveling at least 90 minutes between home and work daily. FLOAT wants to restore the imbalance of the work/life structure experienced by Southern Californians who face added commute hours on top of their traditional 8-hour workday. After launching in the Southern California market, FLOAT aims toward exploring operations in other high-traffic, Super-Commuting-dense markets in the future. To learn more about FLOAT, please visit FloatShuttle.com.

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Contact: Lisa Walker

Title: Marketing Advisor

Email: Lisa@FloatShuttle.com

Phone: 949-275-1830

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Chapters Health System Names Healthcare Industry Leader as New Vice President of Care Navigation


Shelly Brandt

Shelly Brandt, RN, MSN, MBA, FACHE, Vice President of Care Navigation, Chapters Health System

“For more than 11 years, Shelly has exemplified what it truly means to be a change leader by inspiring team members to achieve greater goals with education, coaching and accountability,” said Dean Forman, chief operating officer at Chapters Health.

Chapters Health System, one of the nation’s premier not-for-profit, community-based healthcare organizations headquartered in Temple Terrace, names Shelly Brandt, RN, MSN, MBA, FACHE, as the organization’s new vice president of care navigation. She will start in this role on Monday, February 3, 2020. Brandt will be provide leadership and oversight of all functions of the Care Navigation Center.

“At Chapters Health, we are pleased to have Shelly join our family,” said Dean Forman, chief operating officer at Chapters Health. “For more than 11 years, Shelly has exemplified what it truly means to be a change leader by inspiring team members to achieve greater goals with education, coaching and accountability.

Prior to joining Chapters Health, Brandt was the administrative director of care progression at AdventHealth Tampa, and either led or created collaborative initiatives to improve outcomes such as the transitional care clinic. She started her career in Wisconsin working with developmentally delayed individuals to support them living in the community. On the nursing side, Brandt began as a certified nursing assistant, incrementally progressed to licensed practical nurse and then as a registered nurse in the intensive care unit before moving to ER/Trauma. Upon arrival in Florida, Brandt was a charge nurse and preceptor in the Emergency Department at Oak Hill Hospital in Brooksville, which garnered a promotion to the Director of Advance Clinicals followed by her appointment as the Director of Case Management.

Brandt received her Bachelor of Nursing Science degree from the University of Wisconsin in Madison and earned master’s degrees in both nursing science and business administration from the University of Phoenix. She is a fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives, served on the board of the National Alliance for Mental Illness and holds a Six Sigma Yellow Belt.

About Chapters Health System

As a progressive leader and premier health system, Chapters Health System is dedicated to delivering innovative home health, palliative and hospice care along with durable medical equipment and pharmacy services. Since 1983 as a community-based, not-for-profit organization, Chapters Health has provided choices, education and guidance through its managed affiliates: Chapters Health Home Care, Chapters Health Palliative Care, Good Shepherd Hospice, Hospice of Okeechobee, HPH Hospice and LifePath Hospice, located in Citrus, Hardee, Hernando, Highlands, Hillsborough, Martin, Okeechobee, Pasco, Pinellas, Polk and St. Lucie counties. All offerings are provided in order to improve the patient/family experience well in advance of end-of-life needs. To learn more, visit http://www.chaptershealth.org, like us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter and LinkedIn.

About Care Navigation Center

With the mission of offering the best care at the right time in the right place every time being top of mind, the Care Navigation Center was born. Slated to open in spring 2020, all calls coming into the center will be answered by care navigation specialists who are trained Chapters Health registered nurses. With 11 contiguous counties in central Florida, Chapters Health offers a variety of programs from home health to palliative care to hospice, as well as direct access to Chapters Health-owned pharmacy services and durable medical equipment for greater coordination. In real time, these team members will determine the needs of the callers and coordinate care and resources to best meet their goals. Care navigation specialists will also have the ability to make recommendations to callers for services Chapters Health does not provide directly.

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BW Consulting welcomes Joe Medel as Senior VP of Strategy


As Senior VP of Strategy for BW Consulting, Joe’s expertise in strategic and tactical execution will accelerate growth for the burgeoning practice as he focuses on supporting client needs.

Joe is comfortable thinking outside the box, and he isn’t afraid to leverage innovative commercial approaches when they make sense. It’s the type of thinking that will benefit our clients.

BW Health Group (BWHG) is pleased to announce that it is expanding BW Consulting, its life science consulting division, with the hiring of Joe Medel as Senior Vice President of Strategy.

Joe joins BW Consulting with more than 25 years of marketing and consulting experience for companies such as bioStrategies Group, Capgemini, and IQVIA. He specializes in commercial leadership, change management and product launches, and is particularly adept at commercial transformation through innovation. Joe began his career launching products in oncology, cardiovascular disease and GI for Abbott. Most recently he served as Vice President of Marketing for QIAGEN, a biotech pioneer in companion diagnostics.

“Joe and I worked together at Abbott early on in our careers, and I am thrilled to be working with him again to help life science companies achieve their goals,” said Tom McDonnell, president of BW Health Group. “Joe is comfortable thinking outside the box, and he isn’t afraid to leverage innovative commercial approaches when they make sense. It’s the type of thinking that will benefit our clients.”

As Senior VP of Strategy for BW Consulting, Joe’s expertise in strategic and tactical execution will accelerate growth for the burgeoning practice as he focuses on supporting client needs.

“I feel really fortunate to work with such talented people,” Joe said. “Thad Bench’s vision of how he wants the organization to grow, combined with Tom McDonnell’s leadership excellence were compelling reasons to join. Scotty Bowman’s incredible payer expertise was another powerful draw. I think that our combined commercial experience is truly unique in the industry, and I’m genuinely excited about building a roadmap for growth.”

About BW Consulting

BW Consulting helps life science companies solve problems and address changing business needs in innovative ways. Part of the BW Health Group family of companies, BW Consulting leverages the expertise of industry veterans to assist clients in assessing products, driving successful product launches, and maximizing value. For additional information, please visit http://www.bwhealthconsulting.com or call 800-536-4670.

About BW Health Group

BW Health Group is dedicated to advancing the commercial goals of life science clients through a family of companies providing award-winning strategy, design, production and execution of marketing, branding, pharmaceutical distribution, technology and commercialization services. BW Health Group includes Benchworks, a full-service marketing and communications agency; Safe Chain Solutions, a national distributor of pharmaceutical products and medical supplies; and BW Consulting, a life science consulting division. BW Health Group also has a strategic partnership with Occam Health, an independent patient services provider. For additional information, please visit http://www.bwhealthgroup.com or call 800-536-4670.

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Stephanie Chavez Earns EXHIBITOR’s Certified Trade Show Marketer (CTSM) Designation


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As Chavez explains, “I am a firm believer that learning should never end. I also enjoy sharing what I learn with coworkers, clients and the students I teach… The CTSM designation I’ve earned through EXHIBITOR Media Group and Northern Illinois University is something I will always treasure.”

The Trade Group, an award-winning, trade show and experiential design firm, and Exhibitor Media Group, the award-winning leader in trade show and corporate event marketing education, today announced that Stephanie Chavez has joined the ranks of the trade show industry’s top talent by earning EXHIBITOR’s Certified Trade Show Marketer (CTSM) credentials.

The CTSM designation is awarded by EXHIBITOR in affiliation with Northern Illinois University Outreach and reflects adherence to the highest educational standards of trade show and event marketing (http://www.ctsm.com). Chavez will be recognized at the annual CTSM graduate awards ceremony at EXHIBITORLIVE in 2020.

Chavez, who serves as the Director of Marketing for The Trade Group in Dallas, successfully completed a multitude of CTSM classes classes over the past three years, a 250-question exam and a 124-page thesis (portfolio) in order to achieve certification. She is also one of the few CTSM graduates who work for a supplier (only 10 percent of CTSM designees are employed by suppliers).

According to Malcolm Gilvar, Executive Vice President at The Trade Group, “I am always amazed at what Stephanie is able to accomplish. She runs marketing for three companies, yet she still has the desire and dedication to complete her CTSM. Certainly, the knowledge she has gained through this process will significantly impact the quality and scope of The Trade Group’s offerings.”

For Chavez, who also leads marketing efforts for The Trade Group’s sister companies Event Architecture and Abacus3, earning the CTSM designation was well worth her time and efforts. As she explains, “I am a firm believer that learning should never end. I also enjoy sharing what I learn with coworkers, clients and the students I teach at Texas Woman’s University, the University of North Texas and elsewhere. The CTSM designation I’ve earned through EXHIBITOR Media Group and Northern Illinois University is something I will always treasure.”

About EXHIBITORLIVE

EXHIBITORLIVE, the Conference for Best Practices in Trade Shows and Events, will be held March 29 – April 2, 2020, at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas. For more information, go to http://www.exhibitorlive.com.

About The Trade Group

The Trade Group is an award winning, full-service event marketing and creative design firm, specializing in trade shows, esports events and activations, corporate events, brand activations, retail merchandising, commercial graphics and experiential solutions. Since 1986, the company’s team of live event, design and engineering experts has helped thousands of clients amplify their brands and successfully navigate a wide range of events and experiences. Clients rely on The Trade Group for: event ideation, creation and production; esports expertise; exhibit design and fabrication; graphic design and production; strategic marketing solutions; technology integration and more.

About Exhibitor Media Group

The leader in trade show and corporate event marketing education, Exhibitor Media Group publishes the award-winning EXHIBITOR magazine, a monthly publication featuring best practices in trade show marketing. EXHIBITOR’S Learning Events include: EXHIBITORLIVE, the industry’s top-rated conference and exhibition for trade show and corporate event marketing; EXHIBITORFastTrak accelerated learning conferences; and EXHIBITOR eTrak, professional online learning. Exhibitor Media Group is the founder and sponsor of CTSM (Certified Trade Show Marketer), the world’s only university-affiliated professional certification program. (http://www.ExhibitorOnline.com) Follow EXHIBITOR on Facebook, Twitter (@EXHIBITOR) and join EXHIBITOR’s LinkedIn discussion group.

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Blue Umbrella Launches New Service Allowing Mid-Size Enterprises to Meet Global Compliance Standards


Today, Blue Umbrella announced the launch of Blue Umbrella GRC, a modular platform for mid-size enterprises to simplify governance, risk and compliance activities relating to their business relationships. Third-party risk represents the biggest vulnerability to enterprises of all sizes, yet many companies lack a single platform to handle their various compliance-related activities. Blue Umbrella GRC launches with questionnaire modules for Data Privacy (compliance with GDPR), Anti-Bribery and Corruption (includes FCPA and Sapin II) and an industry-standard questionnaire for IT Security compliance.

Blue Umbrella has established its transformative approach to compliance activities in service of its mission to make business better. Their market-leading software, Status, is serving more than 250 large global organizations. Status, deeply integrated with Blue Umbrella’s due diligence research, is most suited to enterprises who manage tens of thousands of business relationships. In 2018, Blue Umbrella launched the i3 industry program for Status clients to recognize cost savings through due diligence report sharing.

With Blue Umbrella GRC, companies with revenues between $50M to $1B will now be able to leverage Blue Umbrella’s proficiency in third-party due diligence and compliance workflows and the knowledge acquired from working closely with compliance teams at some of the world’s largest companies.

Compliance is an important area of concern for companies of all sizes. Blue Umbrella’s experience shows that mid-size companies are using multiple tools to manage compliance-related tasks with their partners, vendors, and agents. This leads to wasted time, disparate data, and departmental silos.

Blue Umbrella GRC customers can buy only the modules they need or purchase bundles and get started right away, without IT intervention. The IT Security, Data Privacy and Anti-Bribery and Corruption modules offer:


  •     Gold standard questionnaires
  •     Centralized data across one or more modules
  •     End-to-end visibility to the responses of your partners, vendors, and agents
  •     Automated reporting and business intelligence
  •     Risk identification and remediation workflows

“Blue Umbrella GRC is another leap towards our vision to make business better by pioneering a more ethical, compliant and transparent business environment,” said Allan Matheson, CEO of Blue Umbrella. “The platform merges compliance and due diligence activities into one platform, available to multiple departments in a mid-size company.”

Blue Umbrella GRC resolves the complexity of managing compliance and risk management activities with third-party partners, vendors, and agents with easy-to-use plug-and-play software modules as part of a cloud-based service.

About Blue Umbrella

Blue Umbrella provides due diligence research and innovative third-party compliance technologies. Combining global research excellence with disruptive RegTech SaaS solutions, Blue Umbrella serves multinational corporations and mid-size companies working in technology, manufacturing, life sciences, defense/aerospace, agriculture, energy, finance, and consumer goods as well as top-tier investment banks. With a global presence and local focus, Blue Umbrella helps compliance teams increase automation and efficiency, reduce costs, and gain critical understanding of their partners, vendors, and agents. Learn more at http://www.blueumbrella.com.

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Vectorworks’ Eric Gilbey Elected President of Association of Professional Landscape Designers


Vectorworks Product Marketing Manager for the landscape industries, Eric Gilbey

I am eager to engage with our APLD members and community, and I look forward to helping advance public awareness of the landscape design practice, including sustainable site design and better landscape performance

The Association of Professional Landscape Designers names Eric Gilbey, PLA Qualified Professional Member of APLD, as its president, succeeding Danilo Maffei, FAPLD, PCH. The association serves to advance the promotion of landscape design and promote its members as qualified and dedicated professionals. Gilbey takes on this role with the primary responsibility of building brand awareness of APLD and its mission, while professionally developing and growing the association’s membership.

“I am eager to engage with our APLD members and community, and I look forward to helping advance public awareness of the landscape design practice, including sustainable site design and better landscape performance,” said Gilbey. “In the last decade, there has been a shrinkage of professionals in not only landscape design, but also landscape architects and contractors. My hope is to increase outreach to the next generation of designers to encourage them to pursue a landscape career and find ways to improve landscapes through design and performance. This brings us to see APLD as a community of mentorship and outreach.”

As the product marketing manager for the landscape industries at Vectorworks, Inc. — a global design and BIM software provider — Gilbey was elected after serving as president-elect for the past two years. He received an associate of applied science degree in landscape contracting and construction and a bachelor’s degree in landscape architecture from the Ohio State University. In 1999 and 2013, Gilbey became licensed as a landscape architect in Ohio and Maryland, respectively. After joining APLD in 2008, he served on the DC-MD-VA APLD Chapter board and was later elected to serve on the APLD Board of Directors.

Here are sentiments from past APLD presidents:

“As the Immediate Past President of APLD, I’ve had the pleasure of serving as president for the past two years with Eric as the president-elect,” said Maffei, APLD president from 2018 – 2019 and principal at Maffei Landscape Design. “From the moment I began my leadership journey on APLD’s Executive Committee, I knew Eric was the obvious choice to succeed me. He’s very genuine in his relationships, generous with his time and steadfast in his commitment to service in the landscape industry. Those are qualities that any organization seeks in a member and leader, and we are fortunate to have him as our next president.”

“I have worked with Eric through APLD for almost 10 years now, and close to six years with him on the national APLD board,” said Lisa Port FAPLD APLD president from 2016 – 2017. “He has always made it a personal endeavor to connect with different groups, seeking understanding and promoting commonality when it comes to legislative issues, raising the bar within the profession and advocating for higher standards among members. He is an asset to the profession, the Vectorworks community and APLD.”

Read Gilbey’s message to APLD members in the January issue of Design Online. Press, landscape designers, landscape architects and other design professionals can connect with Gilbey at egilbey@vectorworks.net or at events like the Northern Green tradeshow in Minneapolis, Minnesota, the National Collegiate Landscape Competition and the 2020 Vectorworks Design Summit where he will be speaking and conducting workshops.

About APLD

The Association of Professional Landscape Designers (APLD) is an international organization founded in 1989. Their mission is to advance the profession of landscape design and to promote the recognition of landscape designers as qualified and dedicated professionals.

About Vectorworks, Inc.

Vectorworks, Inc. is an award-winning design and BIM software provider serving the architecture, landscape architecture and entertainment industries in 85 countries. Creating intuitive software since 1985, we’ve become the preeminent software built to manage the entire design process. Globally more than 685,000 users are creating, connecting and influencing the next generation of design with Vectorworks on Mac and Windows. Headquartered in Columbia, Maryland, with offices in Atlanta, Georgia, Newbury and London, England and Vancouver, Canada, Vectorworks is a part of the Nemetschek Group. Learn how we empower designers to create experiences that transform the world at vectorworks.net or follow @Vectorworks.

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Suppliers Partnership for the Environment (SP) Elects 2020 Executive Committee with Toyota’s Kevin Butt as Chair


SP provides a leadership forum for companies like Toyota to work together with our fellow automakers, suppliers and government and NGO collaborators to advance leading environmental sustainability practices and programs across the automotive supply chain…

The Suppliers Partnership for the Environment (SP) – an association of global automakers and their suppliers working together to advance environmental sustainability through the automotive supply chain – has announced the election of its Executive Committee Officers for 2020.

Kevin M. Butt, Director, Environmental Sustainability, Toyota Motor North America, Inc. has been elected to serve as Chair of SP’s Executive Committee in 2020.

“SP provides a leadership forum for companies like Toyota to work together with our fellow automakers, suppliers and government and NGO collaborators to advance leading environmental sustainability practices and programs across the automotive supply chain, and it is an honor to be elected to serve as the Chair of SP’s Executive Committee in 2020” stated Kevin Butt.

“On behalf of the Executive Committee, I would also like to thank SP’s outgoing Chair Randy Leslie of Johnson Controls for his many years of dedicated service as both a founding member and past Chairman of the Committee. We sincerely appreciate Randy’s longtime leadership and dedication to the mission of this organization,” continued Kevin Butt.

The slate of SP Executive Committee Officers elected for 2020 includes:


  • Chair: Kevin Butt, Director, Environmental Sustainability, Toyota Motor North America, Inc.
  • Vice Chair: Russell Brynolf, CEO, FTS Technologies Inc.
  • Finance Chair: Jim Laney, Senior Manager, Environmental, Safety & Health, DENSO International America, Inc.
  • Membership Chair: Alissa Yakali, Sustainability Manager, Honda of America Manufacturing
  • Work Group Chair: Jack Nunes, Vice President, Global Environment, Health & Safety, Lear Corporation
  • At-Large: Greg Rose, Director, Environment, Health & Safety, FCA US LLC
  • At-Large: Andrew Hobbs, Director, Environmental Quality Office, Ford Motor Company
  • At-Large: Reeshemah Howard, Mission Leader / Sustainability Manager, General Motors

Steve Hellem, Executive Director of SP stated, “The SP membership has elected a remarkable group of environmental sustainability leaders to serve on the Executive Committee and we look forward to working together with them to continue to advance the automotive industry’s leadership on environmental sustainability issues”.

About SP

The Suppliers Partnership for the Environment (SP) is an association of automakers and their suppliers working in collaboration with the US EPA and other governmental entities to identify and implement creative projects and programs that will advance environmental sustainability while providing economic value to the automotive supply chain through strategic action and engagement. http://www.supplierspartnership.org/

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