In our weekly list of business people on the move, we highlight Palm Beach County professionals who are making a difference. These are people from across the spectrum of public and private endeavors, those working in charities, court houses, private practices and beyond. They are moving up within their industry, advancing their careers and standing out for their services within our community.
Here are this week’s professional standouts:
The governing board of the South Florida Regional Transportation Authority unanimously elected Palm Beach County Commissioner Marci Woodward to serve as chair of the board effective Oct. 26. Her term will continue through Dec. 2025. Woodward is a 20-year resident of Boca Raton and was elected in November 2022 as Palm Beach County District 4 Commissioner. Woodward’s district represents 13 diverse municipalities.
The Palm Beach North Chamber of Commerce recently announced that Anné Desormier-Cartwright, Esq., president and founder of Elder & Estate Planning Attorneys PA, has been named the 2024 Woman of the Year. This prestigiousrecognition celebrates her exceptional leadership and commitment to making a positive impact within the Palm Beach North community. Desormier-Cartwright has been a driving force in the region, providing essential legal services throughout Florida, particularly to underserved populations such as seniors, individuals with disabilities, and veterans. Serving businesses in the 11 municipalities that make up Palm Beach North, the chamber fosters a partnership of private, public, educational, and civic organizations working together to ensure Palm Beach North is Florida’s “Prosperity Coast.”
The accounting firm Bridgewater Tax and Financial Consulting was recently purchased by CPA John Adams. Located in Jupiter, the firm has been in operation for over 25 years. Adams is on the board for the West Palm Beach chapter of FiCPA and serves as an advisory board member to Palm Beach Atlantic University’s Rinker School of Business.
Center for Child Counseling recently announced Caitlen Macias Hentze as their new director of stewardship and strategy. In her new role, Hentze will work to increase the nonprofit agency’s community support and advance its mission to prevent and heal the effects of adverse childhood experiences and trauma. “I was drawn to CFCC because of their data and trauma-informed approach. They are at the forefront of creating programs that really impact children and families that will ultimately change our community,” stated Hentze. In this new role, Hentze will connect donors’ and community leaders’ interests with the programs and services the center offers for babies, children, teens, and families.
