Movers & Shakers: February 2024

Sarah Criser Elwell
Connect Class 8
Gulfstream Region

Sarah Criser Elwell was among the 40 Gators Under 40 honorees named by the University of Florida Alumni Association. She is the CEO of the Forum Club of the Palm Beaches. Read more.

Greg Haile
Cornerstone Class 30
Gold Coast Region
Lifetime Member

Sheri Brown Grosvenor
Cornerstone Class 34
Gold Coast Region

Greg Haile and Sheri Brown Grosvenor received Green Blazer Awards from Community Based Connections. These awards honor individuals who have labored to improve the education and criminal justice systems for Broward County’s youth.

Ron Sachs
Cornerstone Class 10
Northwest Region
Lifetime Member

In recognition of his significant contributions to society in service and philanthropy, Ron Sachs will be honored with an Italian knighthood during a special ceremony later this month. Ron is the founder of Sachs Media. Read more.

Britt Birken
Cornerstone Class 34
Northwest Region


Britt Birken, principal advisor at the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta, is now serving on the United Way of Florida Board of Governors. She also received the Federal Reserve System’s Janet Yellen Award for Excellence in Community Development in recognition of her work on benefits cliffs. Read more.

Jim Hunt
Cornerstone Class 13
East Central Region

The Alfred I. duPont Charitable Trust named Jim Hunt chair of the Board of Directors of The Nemours Foundation, the governing body of Nemours Children's Health. Read more.

Michael Wynn
Cornerstone Class 30
Southwest Region
Lifetime Member

Michael Wynn was named chair of the Florida Gulf Coast University Board of Trustees. He currently serves as president of Sunshine Ace Hardware. Read more.

Imran Siddiqui
Connect Class 8
Gulfstream Region
Lifetime Member

Imran Siddiqui began a new position as vice chair of the Florida Atlantic University Research Park. Read more.

Hong Potomski
Connect Class 6
Northwest Region

Hong Potomski was recognized as one of seven Rising Executives - Ones to Watch by Florida Trend. She currently serves as market leader for the Pensacola region at Florida Blue. Read more.

Jenny Richardson
Connect Class 12
Northwest Region

Jenny Richardson was promoted to shareholder with Emmanuel Sheppard & Condon. Read more.

Mike Lessne
Connect Class 11
Gold Coast Region

Whitney Dutton
Connect Class 12
Gold Coast Region

Mike Lessne and Whitney Dutton will be honored at Leadership Broward’s Fun Lunch, an event that honors leaders who embody a spirit of adventure, resilience, and forward momentum. Mike is an attorney and founder of Lessne Law, and Whitney is a real estate advisor with the Dutton Group. Read more.