Keller named program director at radio station WFIT

Keller named program director at radio station WFIT

Steve Keller recently was named program director at WFIT, the 89.5 FM radio station headquartered at the Florida Institute of Technology.

As program director, Keller oversees all on-air content.

Keller is former general manager and program director for WCVF AM/FM at Fredonia State University of New York.

“I am very grateful for this new opportunity,” Keller said. “I look forward to helping to connect the dots between the many amazing art forms this county has to offer.”

To learn more about WFIT, go to www.wfit.org

Aerodyne manager at KSC inducted in college Hall of Fame

Aerodyne Industries manager Carl Huddleston recently was inducted in the Class of 2024 Hall of Fame by the Oklahoma Panhandle State University Alumni Association. The induction ceremony, which took place in April, was at the OPSU campus at Goodwell, Oklahoma.

At Aerodyne, Huddleston is manager of Command, Control and Communications Project, Planning and Control for the Consolidated Operations, Management, Engineering & Test (or COMET) contract at Kennedy Space Center.

A native of Texhoma, Oklahoma, Huddleston graduated from OPSU in 1997, and began a 27-year aerospace career supporting the Space Shuttle program with United Space Alliance in Houston.

He joined Aerodyne Industries in July 2017, and has distinguished himself with numerous tributes, including NASA’s prestigious Space Flight Awareness Award in 2022 for his support to the Ground and Flight Application Software Team, known as GFAST.

“I was truly overwhelmed with gratitude and emotion upon learning of my induction into the Oklahoma Panhandle State University Hall of Fame,” he said. “As I reflect on this moment, I am filled with a sense of pride for being a part of the OPSU legacy. This institution not only provided me with an education, but also instilled in me values of excellence, perseverance and community.”

Childrey named regional director at Lilac Health Group

Stephanie Childrey recently was named as regional director of business development at The Lilac Health Group, an operator of skilled nursing and rehabilitation facilities throughout Florida. The Lilac Health Group is headquartered in Lake Mary.

Childrey, a Rockledge resident, has held a number of positions in the health care industry, including work at Gulf Coast Health Care, Sanford Health and Sound Physicians.

Childrey graduated from the University of Central Florida with a degree in health services administration. She received her Master of Business Administration from Webster University.

To learn more about The Lilac Health Group, go to lilachealth.com

Garcia receives Spirit of Patriotism, Seven Seals Awards

Katie Garcia , principal consultant at KDG Support, recently received two awards: the Spirit of Patriotism Award by the Human Resources Florida State Council Inc. and the Seven Seals Award from the Employer Support of the Guard & Reserve.

The Spirit of Patriotism Award honors a Florida-based human resources professional who has demonstrated exceptional support for the Guard and Reserve by educating themselves, their employer and their local Society for Human Resource Management chapter, making a positive impact on military employees and their organization's culture.

The Seven Seals Award is the broadest and most inclusive award given by Employer Support of the Guard & Reserve, presented in recognition of significant achievements or support that promotes the ESGR mission. This award acknowledges both individual and organizational initiatives that enhance the national support structure for the Guard and Reserve through their efforts.

Garcia holds a Master of Business Administration from Regent University, and has more than 18 years of experience in corporate human resources and recruitment.

KDG support is a Small Business Administration-certified, woman-owned small business, specializing in human resource, recruiting, benefits and payroll support, alongside providing effective team and employee training.

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Space Coast Credit Union partners with Miami Dolphins

Space Coast Credit Union has announced a partnership with the Miami Dolphins. This marks SCCU’s first-ever professional sports team partnership.

“We know football unites communities across our state,” Space Coast Credit Union CEO Timothy M. Antonition said. “This milestone partnership is one of our strategic initiatives to enhance our presence in and support of South Florida and beyond, fostering community engagement and delivering personalized experiences.”

SCCU and the Dolphins are joining forces with a common purpose of serving the community. Through the partnership, SCCU will be the presenting sponsor of the Miami Dolphins Football UNITES program’s CommUNITY tailgate, that invites diverse community programs to attend Dolphins home games and unites youth through fellowship and group activities. Additionally, SCCU will support the Junior Dolphins Flag Football initiative.

As part of the partnership, SCCU will be featured on Dolphins digital, radio and paid social media campaigns, as well as featuring of SCCU’s Watchdog campaign during the Dolphins’ postgame and coaches' shows.

Space Coast Credit Union is state-chartered, with headquarters in Melbourne, since 1951. With over $9 billion in assets, SCCU serves more than 651,000 members in 34 counties, with 65 branches along Florida’s East Coast.

For more information, go to SCCU.com .

The Miami Dolphins, owned by Chairman of the Board and Managing General Partner Stephen M. Ross, are the oldest major-league professional sports franchise in Florida, having joined the NFL as part of the AFL-NFL merger in 1970. The organization has played in five Super Bowls, winning championships following the 1972 and 1973 seasons. The franchise also has won five conference championships and 13 division championships. The Dolphins play home games at Hard Rock Stadium and train at the Baptist Health Training Complex in Miami Gardens.

The Dolphins have raised more than $75 million for cancer research through the Dolphins Challenge Cancer; impacted more than 60,000 youth players and coaches through the Junior Dolphins program; and have improved relationships and fostered understanding of more than 100 organizations through the Football UNITES program.

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