LWRBA welcomes new board

The Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance welcomed incoming chairwoman Lori Ruth, the associate publisher of the East County Observer, at its annual Membership Luncheon on Jan. 25 at the Polo Grill and Bar.

Ruth takes over from outgoing chairman Darren Inverso of Norton, Hammersley, Lopez & Skokos, P.A. She will serve in her new post for a year.

“The challenge I have is that I am following such a great year,” Ruth said. “Membership is up. I need to keep everyone excited and engaged. We plan to have a big year with speakers and luncheons.”

Ruth said so many LWRBA members are successful, she just needs to tap into that success. “I need to find their inner leader,” she said.

Besides Ruth taking over as chairwoman, the luncheon served to welcome the 2017 board of directors. The overall group has 585 members.

More than 200 people attended the ceremony.