Business Notes
DOC FORD’S UNVEILS NEW LINEUP OF SAUCES
Doc Ford’s Rum Bar Grille is getting saucy this season, turning up the heat with three new and improved sauces perfect for tableside dipping and pouring.
The lineup of sauces includes Mango Pepper, Jalapeño and Habanero, each highlighting a different pepper profile that captures the flavors of the Caribbean Rim and Colombia.
Using fresh Colombia-grown peppers, the sauces include:
– Mango Pepper, a tropically sweet sauce balanced by the heat of cayenne peppers
– Jalapeño, a sauce with a little kick and tons of flavor
– Habanero, made from pure Colombian sun-ripened peppers that packs a fiery finish
The new sauces are available at all four Doc Ford’s locations and online at shopdocfords.com.
On the islands, Doc Ford’s Rum Bar & Grille is at 2500 Island Inn Road, Sanibel.
SAN CAP BANK HIRES WASKIEWICZ, AFANADOR
Sanibel Captiva Community Bank announced the hiring of Lisa Waskiewicz as the new human resources manager, as well as Glenda Afanador as a deposit operations assistant at the Bridge Branch in Fort Myers.
Waskiewicz will oversee human resources functions, including recruitment, employee development, performance management and employee relations.
She joins the bank with over 15 years of experience in human resources and organizational development. Waskiewicz most recently served as human resources manager for a local dermatology practice, where she led talent management for over 130 employees at multiple locations. Waskiewicz has held key HR roles at companies in various industries, including construction and medical, and several state agencies in Maryland.
She has an extensive array of certifications and licenses, including SHRM-CP, public notary, and certified health benefits and retirement coordinator.
Afanador is responsible for incoming and outgoing domestic and international wire transfers, daily non-posted items, overdrafts, disputes and lending support for all bank locations, ensuring that proper policy and procedures are followed.
She has over 15 years of banking experience at national, regional and community banks in Florida and Virginia. Her prior banking roles include bank processor, teller supervisor, administration support and deposit operations specialist.
SCCF DISCUSSES CLIMATE CHANGE
On Nov. 12, Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation Environmental Policy Director Matt DePaolis joined a panel organized by Engage Estero to discuss the pressures facing Southwest Florida due to climate change, as well as potential solutions.
He was joined by Florida Gulf Coast University (FGCU) professor Mike Savarese, Calusa Waterkeeper Capt. Codty Pierce and FGCU master’s student Jenny Morris. The panel discussed the issues facing local areas due to the changing climate, and potential adaptation and mitigation strategies to combat the effects.
DePaolis offered Sanibel as an example of how a dedicated and forward-thinking group of concerned citizens can lay the groundwork to protect their community into the future.
Through organized questions and responding to questions raised by the audience, the panel conveyed a need for education and advocacy focusing on the immediate needs of adaptation and larger goals of mitigation to truly face the impacts of climate change.
CHR WELCOMES NEW STAFFER
Community Housing & Resources (CHR) on Sanibel recently announced the addition of Angela Luallen to its team as communications manager.
She brings a wealth of experience and expertise in communications management.
CHR reported that it is thrilled to have Luallen on board and that her passion for helping others aligns perfectly with its mission to provide safe and affordable housing and resources to the community.
SOUTH SEAS PROMOTES MARTZ
South Seas on Captiva announced the promotion of Charles Martz to director of Marina Operations.
He will play a pivotal role in the reopening of the Yacht Harbour and the launch of the Captiva Landing Marina.
Martz’s experience as Harbourmaster since 2006, combined with his passion for the resort and its guests, makes him an excellent choice for the new leadership position that includes the redesign and fortification of the marinas to enhance resilience against future storms.
He has been a member of the team for 18 years.
Martz has a record of successful management of marina reservations, organization of Yacht Club visits, coordinating annual fishing tournaments, formulating beach cleanups, promoting holiday boat decorating events and partnering with local fishing captains for charter service.
He is dedicated to ongoing learning and focused on implementing best practices to make sure operations are managed with efficiency and effectiveness. Martz was recognized as the honorary recipient of the Be Trustworthy Award during Timber’s Annual Recognition awards.