The Loggerhead Marinelife Center (LMC) recently announced that Caela Hayek has been promoted to Operations Director.

Hayek previously served as the Volunteer Coordinator for LMC for the past two years. She will continue to manage the volunteer program until funds allow for expansion; and will be responsible for overseeing facilities management, event staff, the new facility leasing program and human resources.

"Due to the expansive growth and expansion LMC has experienced over the past year, the facility requires a full time manager to support the many events, operations and growing staff. Caela has done a remarkable job of managing the LMC volunteer program which includes over 200 volunteers and was an obvious choice for this important management role," said Nanette Lawrenson, Executive Director.

Hayek came to LMC from the Palm Beach County Convention and Visitors Bureau sales department. Prior to that she was with TSI, Inc., a tradeshow management organization.

Visit the Loggerhead Marinelife Center; hours are 10 am - 5 pm Monday thru Saturday; 12 pm - 3 pm Sunday. The nonprofit organization is committed to the conservation of marine life through public education, research and rehabilitation with a focus on threatened and endangered sea turtles. In addition to providing educational programs, the Loggerhead Marinelife Center operates a sea turtle rehabilitation program, and features aquariums and other marine exhibits and is located at 14200 US Highway One in Juno Beach. For more information visit www.marinelife.org or call 561-627-8280.