Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance Hires Kristie Calandro and Jenna Nelson

July 2, 2021 – Lakewood Ranch

The Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance is pleased to announce it has hired Kristie Calandro as Member Services and Communication Coordinator and Jenna Nelson as Membership Development Representative. 

As the LWRBA’s Member Services and Communications Coordinator, Kristie Calandro will be responsible for member engagement and implementing communications inside and outside the organization to serve members of the Alliance to increase awareness of the Alliance and build positive lasting relationships with our members and community.

Prior to joining the Alliance team, Calandro served as Hospitality Manager/Creative Director at Atria Café in Lakewood Ranch. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Digital Media from West Texas A&M University. She has been in Florida since 2020 and lives in West Bradenton with her husband, David, and their two dogs, Oakley and Maui Jim.

Jenna Nelson joins the team as Membership Development Representative. In her role, she will be tasked with building relationships with companies in our region to grow membership and further Alliance’s mission to connect, educate, and strengthen the business community. 

Nelson brings with her a strong sales and development background. She has a Bachelor of Science in Communications from the University of Wisconsin – La Crosse, and most recently served as Director of Sales of TownePlace Suites by Marriott Sarasota Bradenton West. She and her husband, Ben, and two-year old daughter, Quinn, have lived in Apollo Beach, FL since July 2020, and are looking forward to moving closer to Lakewood Ranch next month.

“The Alliance is fortunate to have gained these two talented professionals to assist with our mission,” said LWRBA President/CEO Dom DiMaio. “Their fresh perspective on processes and practices will provide the opportunity to get stronger internally. Additionally, I believe they will lift our members to new heights and increase the LWRBA presence in the region. Please join me in welcoming Jenna & Kristie as you see them throughout the coming months.”

About the Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance
The Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance (LWRBA) is a business organization committed to connecting, educating, and strengthening the business community in the Lakewood Ranch region. The LWRBA’s 500+ member businesses reflect a wide variety of small and large businesses across all industries in and around Lakewood Ranch, Florida. www.lwrba.org