Movers in South Florida

Chief credit officer at Republic Federal Bank

Michael Clutter has been named chief credit officer at Republic Federal Bank, based in Miami.

Vice president of commercial lending at Union Credit Bank

Jose Solsona has been hired as vice president of commercial lending at Union Credit Bank. Previously, he was vice president with The International Bank of Miami.

Vice president of communications for the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation

Marc Fest has been appointed as vice president of communications for the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation. He succeeds Larry Meyer, who has become senior communications officer and remains secretary to the board of trustees.

Fest joined the foundation in March 2007 as director of communications.

Public relations firm Jim Dow Agency opens in Pembroke Pines

Jim Dow has started the Jim Dow Agency, a public relations firm based in Pembroke Pines that specializes in representing companies from the international trade services sector. He was most recently the editor of American Shipper’s Florida Caribbean Connection.

Law firm Thomas O. Wells opens in Coral Gables

After practicing six years as a shareholder with Berger Singerman, Tom Wells has started his own firm as Thomas O. Wells. It is located at 540 Biltmore Way in Coral Gables.

Board member at the Coral Gables Trust Company

Matthew S. Greer, chief executive officer of Carlisle Development Group, has joined the Board of Directors of the Coral Gables Trust Company.

Board member at the British-American Chamber of Commerce

Harold Lewis, a partner at the law firm of Pathman Lewis, has been elected to the board of directors of the British-American Chamber of Commerce.  He has been a member of the chamber for three years. 

The chamber serves the business interests between the UK and South Florida, focusing on business activities across the North Atlantic. In recent years, the chamber has broadened its role to include business development opportunities between the UK, Latin America and the Caribbean.

Chief information officer of Our Kids of Miami-Dade/Monroe

Patricia K. Smith has been appointed chief information officer of the non-profit organization Our Kids of Miami-Dade/Monroe. Previously, she was global vice president of IT at Stiefel Laboratories.

Vice presidents hired at Intercredit Bank

Intercredit Bank in Miami has hired two executives:

Vicente Mora has been hired as senior vice president of the retail banking division.

Paola Cardona has been hired as vice president, branch manager and business developer.

Executive vice president of Dade County Federal Credit Union

John D. Holt has been promoted to executive vice president of Dade County Federal Credit Union.  He previously served as the credit union’s senior vice president of member services and operations.