A look at major career developments in the area.
Bernardino named Chamber’s VP of program development and marketing
Elizabeth Bernardino has been named vice president of program development and marketing for the St. Johns County Chamber of Commerce effective June 29. In addition to overseeing marketing efforts, Bernardino will be responsible for membership experience and programming.
She brings a wealth of nonprofit and for-profit, marketing, membership and programming experience to the Chamber. As head of marketing at Weaver Fundraising (Trail’s End Popcorn for Boy Scouts), Bernardino’s primary focus was to reach, serve and retain every Council, Scout and volunteer by providing awareness, resources and support for their fundraising experience. Prior to that, Bernardino was the senior vice president at Girl Scouts of Gateway Council and implemented strategy for many departments, including data analytics, membership sales and programs, including the cookie sale.
The Chamber began the search for a new vice president when the announcement was made that current Vice President of Operations & Membership Aimee Stafford would be moving back to Kentucky to be with her family.
Bernardino received her Bachelor of Science degree in integrated marketing and communications from San Diego State University. She will be responsible for recruitment and retention management, strategic marketing, brand management, member benefit management and Council and Division governance and programming.
Liana Cooper joins local real estate firm office
Liana Cooper has joined Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Florida Network Realty at its Ponte Vedra/Nocatee office.
An experienced specialist in the beauty industry, Cooper has contributed her expertise to two of the leading luxury beauty industry leaders in the field. She has lived in Northeast Florida since 2014.
For more information, Cooper can be reached at 904-285-1800, Liana.Cooper@FloridaNetworkRealty.com and LCooper.FloridaNetworkRealty.com.
The Ponte Vedra/Nocatee office, located at 333 Village Main St., Suite 670, is managed by Holly Hayes, who can be reached at 904-802-0432, Holly.Hayes@FloridaNetworkRealty.com and floridanetworkrealtycareers.com.
MW Builders promotes Sarah Coronado to project manager
MW Builders, a commercial construction company, has announced the promotion of Sarah Coronado as project manager. Coronado joined MW Builders as assistant project manager in March. She is based in the company’s Jacksonville office.
She provides overall management and direction for all aspects of project construction.
She has been working in the construction industry since 2016. She has a wealth of experience in the commercial and light industrial industry and is proficient in all project phases from preconstruction to completion.
Coronado has a degree in building construction management from the University of North Florida.
Eason named to position at UNF
The University of North Florida has named Paul Eason Ph.D., P.E. as its first vice president of strategy and innovation. The position, previously the VP of data analytics, was refocused to reflect UNF President Moez Limayem’s commitment to achieving a new strategic vision for the University.
Eason will oversee the execution of the UNF strategic plan, which was updated this summer with an emphasis on key performance-based funding metrics, elevating UNF’s rankings in U.S. News & World Report, and strategic growth to meet the talent demands of the region and beyond.
He will work in concert with the other vice presidents on initiatives that bridge across the different units of the university to ensure alignment with the strategic plan and state goals. Among his many responsibilities, Eason will work to foster a culture of collaboration and innovation to help UNF reach its highest potential.
Eason began his career at UNF in 2005 as an adjunct professor in the School of Engineering. He was hired as a tenure track assistant professor in 2007 and rose through the ranks of tenure and promotion to associate professor in 2012 and professor in 2018. Eason was instrumental in crafting the Advanced Manufacturing and Materials Innovation legislative budget request in 2016, which continues to fund faculty lines in the Advanced Manufacturing Engineering Bachelor of Science program and the operation of the Materials Science and Engineering Research Facility.
Eason is a native of Jacksonville. He earned his Bachelor of Science and doctorate in materials science and engineering from the University of Florida.
He began his new position on Aug. 5.
Gloria Barrera joins real estate firm’s local office
Gloria Barrera has joined the local office of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Florida Network Realty. She had previously worked with another company affiliate in New York before moving to Northeast Florida a few years ago.
She possesses a wealth of knowledge and an extensive background in the industry. With nearly two decades of real estate experience and a degree in business administration from the University of Guayaquil in Ecuador, and fluency in Spanish, she brings a unique set of skills and understanding to serve the diverse needs of homebuyers and sellers.
For more information, Barrera can be reached at 904-994-8407, Gloria.Barrera@FloridaNetworkRealty.com and GBarrera.FloridaNetworkRealty.com.
The Ponte Vedra/Nocatee office, located at 333 Village Main St., Suite 670, is managed by Holly Hayes, who can be reached at 904-802-0432, Holly.Hayes@FloridaNetworkRealty.com, and floridanetworkrealtycareers.com.
Tyler Grady joins real estate firm
Tyler Grady has joined Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Florida Network Realty.
He comes to the real estate firm from Hospital Corporation of America North Florida — Orange Park Hospital, where he assisted in open heart surgery for nearly a decade. His background in the medical industry has equipped him with a meticulous approach. His commitment to excellence, honed through the high-pressure scenarios of the operating room, is now devoted to delivering exceptional real estate services.
Grady has called Northeast Florida his home for more than three decades. His knowledge of the local neighborhoods, amenities, schools and market trends positions him as a valuable asset to clients looking to buy or sell in the area.
For more information, Grady can be reached at 904-502-7044, Tyler.Grady@FloridaNetworkRealty.com, and TGrady.FloridaNetworkRealty.com.
The Ponte Vedra/Nocatee office, located at 333 Village Main St., Suite 670, is managed by Holly Hayes, who can be reached at 904-802-0432, Holly.Hayes@FloridaNetworkRealty.com and floridanetworkrealtycareers.com.
Ashley Helmick named Women’s Board director
The Women’s Board of Wolfson Children’s Hospital has named Ashley Helmick its new director. Helmick will start in her new role on Aug. 28.
Before accepting the position with Wolfson Children’s Hospital, Helmick served as the associate director of development for the University of Florida Fredric G. Levin College of Law. Prior to that, she served as assistant director of alumni engagement at the University of North Florida for two years and in other philanthropy-focused leadership roles in the community.
Helmick received her Bachelor of Science degree in parks, recreation and tourism management from Clemson University in South Carolina and is currently pursuing a master’s degree in higher education administration at the University of North Florida.
A frontline fundraiser with a focus on community, service and partnership opportunities, Helmick has served on the Episcopal School of Jacksonville Alumni Board since 2016. She has previously served on the board of the Ronald McDonald House Charities Red Shoe Crew and was a member of The Women’s Board for eight years.
— Compiled by Shaun Ryan
