Bilingual interview

By Perla Bello- Crosby It’s a pleasure to introduce my readers to entrepreneur Víctor M, Pacheco, founder and CEO of Arajet Airlines. I have known Victor and his family for almost 35 years, from when I was an executive in his grandparents’ company. Victor was born and raised in a family of influential entrepreneurs who led the way for tourism ...

By Mercedes Fonseca Photo by Daniella Hume, Mastropieces Photography As the city’s new front man for economic development, Dr. Tom Tomerlin is spearheading efforts to grow commerce in Sanford. His career comprises employment on both sides of the coin — in both the public and private sectors. His tenure in the private sector launched his interest in becoming more focused ...

By Perla B. Crosby Photos by KELLY CLORE WITH KABIKI PHOTOGRAPHY Q: Would you please tell our readers about yourself, your family, your background, and where you grew up? A: I’m originally from Buffalo, New York. Go Bills! I attended Michigan State University where I studied criminal justice and forensic psychology, which allowed me the opportunity to gain experience working ...

By Perla B. Crosby Regarding your previous experience, what do you see as most beneficial to Seminole State College, and what are you hoping to bring to the new job? I have many years of experience in higher education and community colleges including 13 years in California at Santa Monica College (SMC). There I served as Vice President for Academic ...

OWNER of A. Clore Interiors AND President of American Society of Interior Designers (ASID Florida Nord, 2017/18) Perla B Crosby “By bringing my concepts, vision, and enthusiasm to historic Sanford, FL, and creating a creative space to collaborate. I can now offer the absolute attention to detail to any unique design project. My youthful ideas and mature sense of style ...