Hunter Grand (Finance) recently joined Capital Wealth Advisors, an independent financial advisory firm, as an associate trader. In this position, he provides essential support to the trading operations team through market research, reporting, data analysis and assisting with portfolio management. While at FGCU, he earned substantial experience through active participation in the student-managed investment fund. His contributions included stock screening, portfolio back-testing, fundamental research, financial statement modeling and company valuation assessments.

Kayla Reiter (Psychology) is a business development representative primarily focusing on young adults for Aware Recovery Care Inc., a comprehensive, multi-state drug and alcohol addiction rehab program. She joined the company in September 2020.

Josh Ballin (Integrated Studies) recently began a new role as a premier sales associate in North Carolina for Prudential Financial. He will be participating in Prudential's inaugural Sales Training Excellence Program, which covers group insurance and financial wellness products and services, licensing exam support, consultative selling skills and financial underwriting concepts through hands-on coaching and 1-on-1 job shadowing with territory management.

Ryan Kennedy (Communication) has joined Sanibel Captiva Community Bank as a loan process coordinator in the lending division. He is responsible for the initial review of incoming loans for required documentation.

Jennifer Hayes (Communication) and Thor Parrish (Professional Golf Management) were married Dec. 20, 2020. He was the Lutgert College of Business student of the year, and she was FGCU's 2019 Homecoming Queen.

Jennifer Hayes (Communication) and Thor Parrish (Professional Golf Management), who met at FGCU, were married Dec. 20, 2020. He was the Lutgert College of Business student of the year, and she was FGCU's 2019 Homecoming Queen. She is a multimedia specialist with B-Squared Advertising in Naples.

Coral Huffman (M.Ed., Educational Leadership) and Myron Huffman ('13, Management) welcomed Marlie Jolene to their family on July 13, 2021 at 5:29 a.m. Marlie was 7 lbs., 8 oz. and has two older brothers at home. Coral is a current board member of the FGCU Alumni Association and works for the Lee County School District as a learning and leadership teacher.

Makenzie Whitaker, (English), published her first book, “The Kidney Kronicles,” which is designed to be a seven-book series that covers all the major stages of kidney disease from discovering you need a transplant to preparing for your next one. Makenzie, who had a kidney transplant at the age of 7, lives in Estero.

Amanda Rose, (Doctorate, Education), was honored with a 2019 Lee County Golden Apple Award.  She is a 10^th- and 11^th-grade English teacher at Dunbar High School in Fort Myers.

Sadie Fox (Communication) has joined Florida Skin Center as a marketing coordinator responsible for developing and coordinating efforts across various platforms. Before joining the practice, Fox worked at the Parr Moto marketing and communications firm as a project coordinator for two years. She helped develop digital and print marketing assets for Harley-Davidson dealerships nationwide and helped create seasonal marketing plans. In addition to her digital marketing experience, Fox has experience working with the local nonprofit, Make-A-Wish® Southern Florida, as a brand advancement intern. “In a short time, Sadie has hit the ground running and proved herself to be a valuable part of our team,” said Kimberly Royal, director of marketing and communications for Florida Skin Center, which provides a full range of medical and cosmetic dermatological care. “In particular, she has elevated our digital marketing strategy and reach. Our team is equipped and energized more than ever for advancing the company’s mission and vision.” Established in 2001, Florida Skin Center has offices in Fort Myers, Cape Coral, Lehigh Acres and Punta Gorda.