Corporate report

Terra Nova Transcription hires new chief operating officer
Terra Nova Transcription, which has offices in both Tampa and St. John's, Newfoundland, appointed Steve Sanchez of Miami its new chief operating officer. He will be responsible for the direct day-to-day operations and report directly to Maria French, president and CEO of Terra Nova.

Sanchez has more than 25 years' experience in the health care industry. He previously worked at Expert Medical Transcription Services and M*Modal in Miami, where he managed transcription and quality assurance teams.

HomeBanc parent raises $16.5 million
Tampa-based HomeBancorp Inc. has raised $16.5 million in equity. The capital was raised in partnership with Tricadia Capital Management LLC, an investment management firm located in New York City.