Julio Soria was recently appointed general manager of National Life’s South Florida agency. Before joining National Life, he worked with Mass Mutual as agency director for South Florida. As general manager, Soria will lead market development and agent recruiting in South Florida for the insurance company. He is an active member of the PR Hispanic Chamber of Palm Beach, ALPHA, the Hispanic Chamber of Palm Beach, Broward Chamber and the American Cancer Society.
Hector Almaguer joins Viacom International Media Networks The Americas
Viacom International Media Networks The Americas has named Hector Almaguer vice president and general counsel. In this role, he will ahve commercial and legal responsibilities for MTV, Nickelodeon, Comedy Central and Vh1, among others. Before joining VIMN THe Americas, Almaguer was senior vice president of business and legal affairs for Universal Music Latin America.
Lash & Goldberg LLP promotes Laurie E. Torban
Lash & Goldberg LLP has promoted Laurie E. Torban from senior associate to partner. She joined the firm in 2001 and has focused on handling healthcare-related litigation matters involving provider contracts, managed care and peer review. She received her juris doctorate from the University of Florida’s Levin College of Law. Torban is a member of the American Bar Association and the Florida Association for Women Lawyers.
Michael S. Greene joins Boyd & Jenerette
Michael S. Greene recently joined Boyd & Jenerette as a partner at the firm’s Fort Lauderdale office. Greene will focus on real estate law. He graduated from the University of Florida with a law degree and honors. Before joining Boyd & Jenerette, Greene was a partner at Berger Singerman’s Fort Lauderdale office.
Akerman Senterfitt promotes Jason Bovis
Akerman Senterfitt recently announced that Jason Bovis has been promoted to chief marketing officer. Before this promotion, Bovis served as director of marketing since March 2011. In his new role, he will oversee the firm’s external and internal marketing efforts. Before joining Akerman Senterfitt, he held marketing, corporate strategy and business development positions at Swiss Post Solutions, a business process management company.
Elizabeth Rockowitz named southeast territory principal at Beacon Partners
Elizabeth Rockowitz was recently named southeast territory principal at Beacon Partners. Before this role, she served as regional director for the healthcare management consulting firm. Rockowitz has also worked at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine as executive director of clinical enterprise technologies. In her new role, she will oversee the account management and growth of the southeast territory.
Elizabeth Rockowitz named southeast territory principal at Beacon Partners
Elizabeth Rockowitz was recently named southeast territory principal at Beacon Partners. Before this role, she served as regional director for the healthcare management consulting firm. Rockowitz has also worked at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine as executive director of clinical enterprise technologies. In her new role, she will oversee the account management and growth of the southeast territory.
TD Bank names Vivian Alvarez vice president, senior relationship manager
TD Bank recently named Vivian Alvarez as vice president, senior relationship manager in the Middle Market Group in Coral Gables. She has 14 years of experience in commercial lending and banking. Before joining TD Bank, she worked at City National Bank of Florida as vice president/relationship manager. She has also served as relationship manager at Wachovia Bank/Wells Fargo Bank.
