Palm Beach County’s finest businesses, professionals and businesspeople

Our weekly list of Businesspeople Making a Difference profiles Palm Beach County professionals who are making a difference. These people come from all walks of life, public and private, work in charities, courts, private practice and more. They have risen through the ranks in their industries, advanced in their careers and distinguished themselves for their contributions in their communities.

This week’s Professional Players to Watch are:

Palm Beach YMCA Adds Staff

The Palm Beach YMCA recently Joely Pique As Deputy Director of Philanthropy Cynthia Anilas as Membership and Marketing Coordinator. With a bachelor’s degree in journalism from the University of Mississippi, Pique began her career in communications and has held leadership positions at LPGA Daytona Beach, BurgerFi and PGA TOUR Superstore. Aniels earned a Bachelor of Science from Florida Agricultural and Technical University and a Master’s from Louisiana State University. She has held positions at Automated Health Systems and Worldwide Nutrition, and most recently at A Creative Station. The Palm Beach YMCA has served Palm Beach County for more than 100 years, providing essential programs, activities and services to thousands of children, seniors and families each year.

Palm Beach Marriott Singer Island hires spa director

Palm Beach Marriott Singer Island Beach Resort & Spa recently Michelle Lee Marras SiSpa’s new Spa Director. Marr will be responsible for managing SiSpa’s day-to-day operations. SiSpa offers a variety of luxury services, including massages, facials, nail and hair treatments. Palm Beach Marriott Singer Island Beach Resort & Spa is Palm Beach County’s only all-suite beachfront hotel.

Nathan Yeager Appointed Chair of Commercial Litigation Section

Nason, Yeager, Gerson, Harris & Fumero, P.A., a full-service law firm, recently filed a lawsuit against its shareholders. Michael Nullman has been appointed chair of the firm’s Commercial Litigation Practice Group. Nullman represents individuals and businesses in a variety of litigation matters in state and federal courts, as well as in arbitration. Nason Yeager Gerson Harris & Fumero, PA is one of the oldest law firms based in Florida.

Local attorney takes leadership position at two nonprofits

Ward Damon Business and Commercial Litigation Attorney Phil Warner Ward Damon has been appointed to key leadership positions at two of Palm Beach County’s most community-based nonprofit organizations: President of the Kiwanis Club of West Palm Beach and Secretary of the Friends of Jupiter Beach. Ward Damon is an AV rated, multi-disciplinary law firm serving the legal needs of clients and the community since 1987. Offices are located in West Palm Beach, Boca Raton and Jupiter.

Senior living facility increases staffing of senior sales counselors

Keith Squires Squire has joined the Toby & Leon Cooperman Sinai Residences Boca Raton as senior sales counselor for independent living. Squire has 22 years of experience in senior housing, starting as a cook and spending the past 10 years in sales and marketing. Sinai Residences is a non-profit continuing care retirement community developed by Federation CCRC Development, a subsidiary of the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County.

Local company serving Palm Beach and Martin counties adds partner

Committer Singer said, Christopher C. Wiig has become a partner at the firm. As a partner, Weeg’s practice will continue to focus on tax and estate planning, including preparing wills and trusts, advising on income, gift, estate and GST tax issues, forming businesses and non-profits, and probating estates. Comiter Singer is headquartered in Palm Beach Gardens, with additional offices in Boca Raton, Palm Beach and Stuart.

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