MORRISSEYS CARRY ON TRADITION OF EXCELLENCE
For four decades, the face of Stadium Jumping Inc. was legendary horseman Gene Mische. But it has been the Morrissey family that has been the core of the organization, and it truly is a family affair as the firm works to revive and expand horse shows across the country.

WELLINGTON WOMAN: PRINCIPAL GAIL PASTERCZYK
Few educators are so fully invested in making sure their educational experience is so rewarding as Elbridge Gale Elementary School Principal Gail Pasterczyk. For that reason, she is Wellington The Magazine’s August nominee for our Woman of the Year Award.

ERIC GOLDMAN TAKES OVER AS PALMS WEST HOSPITAL CEO
Palms West Hospital CEO Eric Goldman has been quite busy since taking over the reins in March. This month, he shares some of his plans for the future.

WELLINGTON REGIONAL’S ER A MODEL OF TEAMWORK
At Wellington Regional Medical Center’s emergency room, a team of doctors and nurses focus on consistency and quality of care, and a hospital expansion currently underway will bring a new level of comfort and efficiency to the facility.

MEDICAL POWER COUPLE DOV AND RACHEL EIDELMAN
Plastic surgeon Dr. Dov Eidelman and cardiologist Dr. Rachel Eidelman both have busy practices in their fields, they’re involved in local nonprofits, and they’re raising two young children.

THE DIVERSE INTERESTS OF MICHAEL METZNER
Michael Metzner’s interests run the gamut from art photography, film and music to medicine and research — and he’ll be starting medical school.

OLYMPIAN PETER LEONE: A LIFETIME IN THE SHOW RING
For Olympic equestrian Peter Leone, the Florida show circuit has been on the annual calendar for more than 35 years. Leone and his brothers, known as Team Leone for their many successes, competed here as juniors.

WELLINGTON WOMAN: PARTY PLANNER KAREN CAVANAGH
Karen Cavanagh, this month’s nominee for Wellington The Magazine’s Woman of the Year Award, has been a community fixture for more than 25 years. Her help to area nonprofits established her as the go-to girl for party planning.

USPA PACT SOLIDIFIES IPC AS NATION’S TOP POLO VENUE
Wellington will continue to reign supreme as the home of the nation’s best high-goal polo for years to come. In April, the U.S. Polo Association granted the International Polo Club Palm Beach a three-year contract extension to host the top three national polo tournaments.

MARGARET DUPREY HAS HIGH HOPES FOR THE OLYMPICS
Wellington’s Margaret Duprey is an avid equestrian, raised with knowledge of many disciplines. Now she is moving forward into this Olympic year owning two horses competing for a spot to show for the U.S. in two different horse sports.