Brendan Sloan Roads & Roads: A Day in the Life of a Civil Engineer Featured Speaker for July 27th Meeting: A Southwest Florida native, Brendan Sloan attended Bishop Verot High School before graduating from Florida State University with a bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering. He has been a licensed professional engineer in the state of Florida for more than a decade, helping to complete the Reitz Student Union redesign in Gainesville, residential communities at Ave Maria, University Village near FGCU, and Hope Healthcare's Lehigh Acres campus. Mr. Sloan is now one of the owners of Avalon Engineering, a Cape Coral-based firm that has served the tri-county area for more than 40 years. As the Vice President and Director of Engineering, he manages a growing team of professionals that specialize in the planning, design, and permitting of residential, commercial, and industrial projects of all sizes. Mr. Sloan is an active member of the [...]

Norm Lutz A Travelogue Through the Pictures on Norm's iPad (Be Afraid. Be Very Afraid.) Featured Speaker for July 20th Meeting: Norman Lutz grew up in Strasburg, Pennsylvania, where he graduated from Pequea Valley High School. After a 20-year career as a paramedic and 10 years in the insurance industry, Norm and Michele moved to Fort Myers, FL. Currently, Norm is the CEO of Iron Ridge Insurance Services. Iron Ridge Insurance is a boutique independent insurance agency with a focus on insurance solutions for architects & engineers, physician practices, residential associations, and religious organizations. While not operating the company, Norm spends much of his time volunteering with the Rotary Club of Fort Myers – Sunrise and the Strasburg Cemetery Association. Norm’s hobbies include woodworking, genealogy, and the occasional round of golf. Norman believes he is not a member of a tribe and often quotes, “It is better to be wisely self-daring than unwisely [...]

Lt. Angelo Vaughn The Lee County's Sheriffs Department Featured Speaker for July 13th Meeting: Lt. Angelo Vaughn is a distinguished Lee County Sheriff Deputy who grew up in Northeast Ohio and moved to Lee County in 1987. Lt. Vaughn served for 4 years in the United States Marine Corps before joining the Lee County Sheriff’s department in 1994. Throughout his extensive career, Lt. Vaughn has not only protected and served the community with his work as a deputy sheriff but he also participates in various community outreach programs. Lt. Vaughn has been closely involved in coaching youth football, high school swimming, and wrestling programs. Along with his time spent coaching, Lt. Vaughn has immersed himself in the community by becoming a Rotary Club member, NAMI board member, and is on the board of directors for the ACT. WEEKLY SUNRISE MEETING Join us on Wednesday at the [...]