West Melbourne Business Association elects Alvarez of Computer Rich LLC as its president.
Alvarez elected West Melbourne Business Association president
The West Melbourne Business Association (WMBA) recently elected Ricardo “Rich” Alvarez Jr. from Computer Rich LLC as its president.
The WMBA is a nonprofit civic organization established in 1983 to promote best business practices and support philanthropic and charitable endeavors in the Greater West Melbourne area.
The WMBA consist of private individuals, business owners, professionals, designated members from larger corporations and city officials.
Last year, the WMBA donated $1,400 to the West Melbourne Police Elf Run.
The WMBA usually holds community events on the third Wednesday of the month at times and locations to be announced.
Alvarez moved from Tampa to the Space Coast in November 2009, and opened Computer Rich LLC, Your Personal Tech Support.
He repairs computers, removes malware and offers private tutoring, especially for seniors.
For more info on the West Melbourne Business Association, go to the WMBA website: www.thewmba.com
For more information on the WMBA, email wmba.lora@gmail.com or go Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wmbusinessassociation.
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Having been part of Palm Point from the beginning, TerKeurst will use her experience to ensure that patients receive the necessary services, post-discharge.
TerKeurst graduated from Eastern Florida State College, receiving an associate’s degree in psychology. After that, she attended the University of Central Florida, where she received a bachelor’s degree in psychology. She received her master’s degree in mental health and counseling from the Asbury Theological Seminary.
Palm Point’s staff of psychiatrists, therapists, clinicians and administrators is focused on delivering robust clinical outcomes for patients and their families.
To learn more, go to palmpointbehavioral.com.
Six Aerodyne Industries employees honored for KSC contract work
Six Aerodyne Industries employees were honored with 2023 Annual Awards for their support to the Consolidated Operations, Management, Engineering & Test (or COMET) contract at the Kennedy Space Center at the annual Illuminations Award Banquet, held recently at the Rosen Shingle Creek Resort in Orlando.
Sean Guertin received Aerodyne’s President’s Award, which is given to an individual who has made significant contributions to the success of the company. Other honorees included Jeremy Painter, Zachary Ross, Craig Tretheway, David Waters and Perry Wiseman.
Guertin is flow manager for the Mobile Launcher (or ML) and Multi-Element Verification Validation, where he is responsible for integrating multiple schedules for KSC and construction contractors. This includes planning and integration of extensive repairs to the ML, preplanned construction modification and other critical milestones.
He became a flow manager in December 2021, where he worked as the integrated operations chief, working directly with other element flow managers, area integrators, engineering, shop and quality personnel.
“I am both humbled and in awe at being selected to receive the Aerodyne President's Award,” Guertin said. “This is truly a reflection of the amazing Aerodyne/COMET Team I am privileged to lead."
“To continue our successful Artemis II launch campaign, teamwork is vital, and COMET veterans and new folks alike have stepped up to the challenge, are completely engaged, and contributing the very best they have to offer," Guertin said. "There's a long, sometimes-frustrating, road ahead of us, and we will get there together as a team.”
Guertin joined Aerodyne as a master planner in 2017. Prior to that, he spent 10 years with United Space Alliance supporting the space shuttle program and was an Aerostat operator in Afghanistan. He previously graduated from the Defense Language Institute, where he became a Russian linguist for the United States Air Force.
Painter, an industrial hygienist, was honored with an Innovation Excellence Team Award for support to the Hearing Conservation Program. He was among a trio recognized for developing a series of proactive tools designed to prevent hearing loss for their co-workers.
Ross, a senior engineer for the Flight Processing Electrical Power System (or EPS) and Pyrotechnics Team, received a Superior Performance Award in Operations for resolving critical software testing issues at the Integrated Testing Lab in Denver. His technical expertise and leadership abilities are a primary reason he was chosen to lead the EPS team for Artemis II.
Tretheway, Waters and Wiseman were recognized with the Teamwork Award for support to the Payload and Spacecraft Mechanical Engineering Space Station Processing Facility Technicians Team. The trio was recognized for their superior work completing the flight processing and integration of the Pump Module (or PM) on schedule to support the launch of SpaceX 30.
“We are so proud of all of our honorees,” Aerodyne CEO Andrew Allen said. “Their dedication and support are a primary reason we continue to have the opportunity to support NASA and the Artemis Program for many years to come.”
Melbourne's Alluvionic wins Naval Surface Warfare Center contract
Alluvionic Inc., a Melbourne-headquartered business specializing in project management, process improvement, product development, cybersecurity, training and government services, recently was selected by the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Philadelphia Division, to revolutionize the design of its shipping platforms which house the U.S. Navy’s Submarine Communication buoy system.
This contract win signifies Alluvionic’s engineering innovation, reinforcing its position as a trusted partner for complex defense projects.
“This contract win marks a pivotal milestone in our commitment to advancing engineering solutions for critical defense systems, said Ricardo Romeu, vice president of technology at Alluvionic. “We’re honored to collaborate with NSWCPD to reimagine the SUBCOMM buoy’s shipping platform, aiming to enhance durability, reduce maintenance expenses, and elevate the overall operational efficiency of these vital systems.”
Alluvionic facilitated the comprehensive development, prototype fabrication, testing and initial production of the new buoy shipping platform, while adhering to rigorous requirements and quality standards. The new design not only mitigated escalating maintenance costs, but also safeguarded the sensitive electronic components within the buoy.
Alluvionic is a woman-owned, Small Business Administration 8(a) certified small business specializing in project management, process improvement, product development, cybersecurity, training and government services.
To learn more, go to www.Alluvionic.com.
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