Business Observer

+ Barbara Brichford named homeowner liaison manager
RVA, a ResortQuest Affiliate, has named Barbara Brichford as homeowner liaison manager. She will be responsible for all areas of the homeowner relationship, working in conjunction with the operations team to develop satisfaction programs and coordinate and enhance maintenance and housekeeping operations. An Ohio native, Brichford previously worked at the ResortQuest Naples, Sanibel Island and Captiva offices, overseeing 500 rental units and 17 employees.

“Barbara is the ideal candidate to help drive strong company goals aimed at total owner and guest satisfaction,” said Trevor Hind, vice president/chief operating officer, in a prepared statement. “She is the consummate professional and her leadership skills coupled with broad industry experience will serve RVA well. I look forward to the energy and commitment to excellence Barbara will bring to our growing company.” 

+ Seeger earns professional yacht broker designation
Bob Seeger, of Seeger Yacht Sales & Brokerage Services, has earned the Certified Professional Yacht Broker (CPYB) designation, held by just 486 yacht brokers in North America. Seeger is a 28-year resident of
Longboat Key. He has worked in the yacht-brokerage business for 10 years and has been a 500-ton captain since 1990. Seeger Yacht Sales & Brokerage Services specializes in large and small boat brokerage services for private clients throughout North America.

Contact Robin Hartill at [email protected].