About
Angel Chavez, Owner/Editor
Angel Chavez: Connecting Communities Through iCare Community MagazineAngel Chavez, the visionary behind iCare Community Magazine, draws inspiration from the close-knit neighborhoods of his South American hometown. His belief that a strong community thrives on interconnectedness led to the creation of this remarkable publication.
Angel's Story: Building iCare Community Magazine With Heart
Angel didn't build iCare Community Magazine from a business plan — he built it from a human need. Born in Peru as the youngest of nine siblings, he arrived in the United States in 1979 and eventually planted roots on the Treasure Coast in 2003 alongside his wife Margarita and their children. His life has held both deep grief — losing his wife two years ago, his sister Virginia this past February, and a brother decades before — and extraordinary joy, including two grandsons who clearly light him up. That full-spectrum human experience is exactly what shaped his vision: a publication rooted in belonging, not content strategy.The Treasure Coast, Angel believed, needed a better bridge — something that helped neighbors discover local professionals through real stories and genuine testimony, not floating ads.
What makes iCare different is that Angel knows his people. He celebrates their wins, shares in their hardships, and prays for them by name. He's watched reluctant professionals step into the spotlight and find something they didn't expect on the other side: not ego, but confidence. His publishing philosophy is simple and unapologetic — we should always exalt the good.
Now, iCare is entering a new chapter. Angel's vision has always been national in scale, and the magazine is modernizing its digital presence, expanding its reach, and building the systems that will carry it further. The mission hasn't changed — great work shouldn't stay hidden, and the people quietly serving this community deserve to be seen. iCare has always been more than a magazine. It's a love letter to the Treasure Coast, written one story at a time.
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John Gorman,
Creative Director
John is originally from upstate New York. He attended both the Art Institute of Ft. Lauderdale and the Art Institute of Philadelphia where he graduated with honors. After graduation, he began working in the retail industry for an arts and crafts store in NJ as head of the art department. He later made the decision to move to Port St. Lucie permanently in 1995.
Once in Port St. Lucie he secured a job with a print shop where he worked his way up over the next 2 years from designer to pre-press supervisor.A few years later he decided it was time for something new, so he set out in late 2000 to start up his own business as a graphic designer and Woodpecker Designs was born.
Among his many other clients both locally and across the country, John has been the designer of iCare Community Magazine since it's inception in 2012 where he and Angel brought iCare to life.
If you or someone you know are in need of graphic design and/or printing services, call John at 772-370-7053 or e-mail him at woodpeckerdesigns@yahoo.com.
Bridgette Daley, Digital Growth Strategist
Bridgette Daley doesn't just market businesses. She transforms them.As the founder of b.Digital Consulting, Bridgette has built a reputation for doing what most marketers only promise — turning online presence into actual, measurable revenue.
She's the strategist behind the strategy, the architect of digital ecosystems that don't just look good, they perform.
Her secret weapon? A rare combination of AI fluency, SEO mastery, and an instinct for human connection that no algorithm can replicate.
Bridgette understands that in today's landscape, visibility without ownership is just noise. So she builds systems that give her clients something far more valuable than followers — she gives them control. Her portfolio reads like a master class in range. Concierge medical practices in Florida. Law firms in Jamaica. International creatives. Personal brands on the rise. Across industries and time zones, her approach is always the same: lead with data, tell a story worth telling, and build something that scales. Think full-scale website redesigns, SEO overhauls, content ecosystems, and automated funnels that work while her clients sleep.
But what truly sets Bridgette apart isn't the deliverables — it's the vision. She's not interested in quick wins. She's interested in sustainable growth, in helping businesses move from chasing attention to commanding it. From invisible to undeniable.
Beyond the consulting room, Bridgette is a sought-after educator and speaker, guiding entrepreneurs and professionals on how to harness AI tools and modern marketing strategies to amplify their voice, their brand, and their bottom line.
Her mission hasn't changed since day one: turn visibility into influence, and influence into growth that lasts.
David R. Hall, Founder, Hall Business Service
I am a native Chicagoan who moved to Ft. Pierce with my partner Michael in 2016. We love tending to our gardens (we have 1.5 acres) and creating beautiful spaces to enjoy. I love the beach and the surrounding area.
Moving here was one of the best decisions I have ever made! I am also on the board of Heathcote Botanical Gardens, so you may notice a common theme!
I retired from my financial services/anti-money laundering compliance career in late 2023.
I formed Hall Business Service in 2024 to help local Treasure Coast businesses thrive by offering marketing, employee benefits, and lending solutions. I am very active in local networking groups and the St. Lucie Chamber of Commerce, and really enjoy connecting with local businesses and helping them grow!
Gail Goldy, Senior Sales Consultant
I was born in Brooklyn New York, family moved to South Jersey when I was a child. After High School, I worked in the insurance Industry, Travelers Ins Co. Married the man of my dreams, love of my life, we will be celebrating our 57th anniversary in June all with god's blessing . My working career kept me busy traveling the US. I was blessed to be in an industry I loved. The Gift & Greeting Card industry. I held many sales and management positions, Sales seemed to be my calling, from sales representative, district sales manager, regional sales manager, key accounts manager and National Sales manager.
I have been in all 50 states, working with various sales groups and calling on Major National chains. We purchased a home in Hobe Sound in 1988, and moved here permanently in 1998. In 2000, I took a position with the Palm Beach Post in their sales department. Left the Post 2006 to join Florida Health Care News. Retired in 2015 and joined Angel Chavez as a sales associate for his wonderful, well respected ICARE MAGAZINE.
May 1st I will be celebrating 11 years.
You can contact me at ggoldy@comcast.net cell 772-233-7332
If you'd like advertising information on how to tell your story in ICARE.
Marisol Guntkowski, Photographer
Marisol Guntkowski with Marisol’s Photography Inc. Marisol is originally from Costa Rica and moved to Port St. Lucie in 2007. She loves photographing the many events she attends throughout the community. Marisol’s Photography creates beautiful and professional shots, along with excellent service and personal touch. Marisol photographs business events and galas, as well as personal events like birthdays and weddings. Serving the photography needs of local families and businesses is her passion.
Sharon Jones, Photographer
Sharon Jones has had a passion for photography since childhood, she bought her first 35mm film camera at the age of 16. She is an award winning photographer having won many ribbons and awards for her images through the years. She became a photo journalist shooting professionally in 2010 for several publications that contacted her to cover events in the Okeechobee area and surrounding counties.
Sharon has been a photographer for iCare Community Magazine since 2018, she looks forward to her monthly photoshoots. Besides being a photographer, Sharon has been a licensed Aesthetician since 1994, retiring from that career in 2017, she spends her spare time being involved in her community as a Board member of Okeechobee Main Street and the Arts & Cultural Alliance. In addition to event photography, if you're in need of wildlife or nature images (her speciality) for your business please contact her at 863-634-0812. She and her husband Ron reside in Okeechobee and her son Karl lives in South Carolina.