Movers in South Florida

David Cohen joins American Security Systems

David Cohen has been named president and chief operating officer of American Security Systems. Recently, he completed an advisory project for a Providence Equity Partner owned group of companies. He has also held positions with PVI Solar, Sterling Infosystems and Touche Ross.

Health Foundation of South Florida's Board of Directors names Richard Lavina as chairman

Richard Lavina has been named chairman of Health Foundation of South Florida’s board of directors. He is the executive vice president and regional president of the commercial banking southeast region for HSBC Bank USA. Lavina has been a member of the Health Foundation’s board for six years.

Chava Noriega joins MARCA Miami

Chava Noriega has been named associate creative director at MARCA Miami. Noriega has 15 years of experience in both Mexican and U.S. Hispanic markets. Noriega has worked with several companies including Kraft Foods, Diageo, The Coca-Cola Company and Volkswagen.

Andrea Slodowicz named media director at MARCA Miami

MARCA Miami has named Andrea Slodowicz as media director. She has served as VP director of strategy and content development at Starcom MediaVest Group Multicultural. Slodowicz has also worked with Kraft, Post, Avon, Heineken and Comcast. 

S. Daniel Ponce joins Berger Singerman

S. Daniel Ponce has joined Berger Singerman as a partner and a member of the firm’s dispute resolution and business team as well as the finance and tax team. Before joining the firm, he was a partner at Legon Ponce Fodiman. He is a member of the Florida Bar, American bar Association and the Dade County Bar Association.

Gerardo Murray named vice president of strategic marketing services for Mexico at IHG

Gerardo Murray has been named vice president of strategic marketing services for Mexico, Latin America and Caribbean for the InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG). He has more than 23 years of experience in the industry. Most recently, Murray served as vice president of sales and marketing for Mexico at IHG. He has worked at IHG for 12 years. 

UM names Susy Alvarez-Diaz as interim director of entrepreneurship programs

The University of Miami has named Susy Alvarez-Diaz as the interim director of entrepreneurship programs at the university’s school of business administration. She is also the president and CEO of ADG Omnimedia. Alvarez-Diaz has also been named entrepreneur of the year by the South Florida Hispanic Chamber of Commerce in 2008.

Bruce Rosetto named vice chair at Research Park at FAU

Bruce Rosetto has been named vice chair at The Research Park at FAU. He is an attorney who represents public and private companies, private equity funds, investment banks and banks. He focuses on entrepreneurs and small to middle market public companies in the U.S.

Lonnie Maier named chair of Research Park at Florida Atlantic University

Lonnie Maier has been reelected as chair of The Research Park at Florida Atlantic University. She is the director of enterprise sales at FPL FiberNet. Maier has 30 years of experience in technology and telecommunications. 

Douglas Eckmann joins TKW Consulting Engineers

Douglas Eckmann joins TKW Consulting Engineers as chief operation officer and engineering manager. He has worked on several engineering projects in Southwest Florida since 1993. Eckmann is board certified in water and wastewater engineering by the American Academy of Environmental Engineers.