Burrell College names Newman dean for Florida Tech campus

Dr. Doris Newman has been appointed campus dean for Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine's forthcoming location on the campus of Florida Tech. Newman’s selection follows a national search for the position.

Newman earned her Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree from the University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine in Biddeford, Maine, and completed her osteopathic neuromusculoskeletal medicine residency there. She is board-certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine in osteopathic manipulative medicine, as well as pain medicine.

In addition to her osteopathic neuromusculoskeletal medicine practice, Newman has held faculty teaching appointments and administrative and leadership positions at several colleges of osteopathic medicine, including at the University of New England, Nova Southeastern University, Sam Houston State University and the proposed college in Orlando.

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Newman was recognized by the American Academy of Osteopathy as the recipient of the 47th Annual Thomas L. Northup Lecturer Award.

She is a past president of the American Academy of Osteopathy, and currently serves as a vice chair of the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education’s Osteopathic Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine Review Committee.

“It is with immense pleasure that I join Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine as the dean for their new campus, and I look forward to building on BCOM’s already solid presence of osteopathic clinical training in Brevard County,” Newman said. “I am honored BCOM’s leadership has placed their trust in me, as they expand their mission of diversity and excellence in osteopathic medical training into my home state of Florida."

“With BCOM-Florida’s location on the campus of Florida Tech, our students will have access to the full four years of the highest-quality osteopathic medical training, as well as technology and research-focused opportunities," Newman said. "At the same time, the Brevard County community will enjoy immediate and long-term economic and health care benefits. BCOM is ‘doing it right,’ and I am so pleased to be able to contribute.”

Two of the nation’s leading institutions of higher education are working together to bring the Space Coast its first medical school. The Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine and Florida Tech entered into an affiliation agreement to establish a four-year osteopathic medical school on the university’s Melbourne campus.

Hartford starts Reach Commercial full-service real estate firm

Cassandra Hartford has launched Reach Commercial, a full-service real estate firm specializing in brokerage sales, tenant/landlord representation, asset management, land development and private equity.

Hartford has been an independent agent at local boutique firms for 15 years, building a reputation as a skilled and trusted adviser for her clients.

In addition to her work with Reach Commercial, Hartford is the vice president of Melbourne Main Street, a nonprofit organization that works to build public and private partnerships aimed at revitalizing historic downtown Melbourne.

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Her experience working with the community and local businesses gives her perspective on the challenges and opportunities facing the local real estate market.

For more information about Reach Commercial, go to the company's website at www.reachcommercialre.com.

Reach Commercial’s office is at 921 E. New Haven Ave., Melbourne. Hartford can be reached at 321-514-0876 or Cassandra@reachcommercialre.com.

BRPH's board of directors promotes Watts, Brock

The board of directors for BRPH, a nationally ranked architecture, engineering and construction firm headquartered in Palm Shores, recently announced the promotion of Marti Watts to senior vice president and Margaret Brock to vice president.

Watts currently serves as vice president, principal and business unit leader for BRPH’s manufacturing and industrial sector, overseeing the firm’s extensive aviation, industrial and automotive projects.

She develops opportunities for the company within this rapidly evolving market, interfacing with clients, and expanding BRPH’s presence in the United States and abroad. An industry leader with nearly 30 years of experience, Watts has established a successful track record of leadership in project and program management, business development, facility design and planning, and construction administration.

She is Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Accredited Professional, as well as project management professional certified. Watts has been with the firm for 10 years.

Brock currently serves as a firm principal and business unit leader for BRPH’s hospitality market, overseeing the firm’s growing list of hotels, resorts, vacation clubs and other experiential environments in the worldwide leisure market.

Her extensive relationships with leisure brands and development partners offer a significant network with whom to facilitate and implement projects, resulting in the steady growth of BRPH’s reputation as a trusted adviser and leader in the hospitality and design arena.

Brock’s 30-plus years of experience in hospitality and related design industries have cultivated her strength in building cross-collaborative teams across disciplines, enabling the hospitality team to create and maintain the highest standards for design and to deliver on BRPH’s full-service brand promise. Brock has been with the firm for five years.

“BRPH’s manufacturing/industrial and hospitality units have grown tremendously in recent years, and both Marti and Margaret have provided outstanding leadership and business acumen to enable that growth,” said Brian Curtin, chief executive officer and chairman of the board for BRPH. “Both are both well-respected by our clients and are widely regarded as experts in their respective fields. We look forward to seeing continued innovation and success from these two dynamic leaders.”

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