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Celebrating Florida Chamber Leaders Recognized in Florida Trend’s Florida 500

Florida’s continued success is powered by leaders who are committed to strengthening their industries, communities, and our state’s long-term competitiveness.

We are proud to recognize members of the Florida Chamber Board of Directors, Board of Governors, and Florida Chamber Foundation Board of Trustees who were named to this year’s Florida Trend Florida 500. Their inclusion reflects the leadership, vision, and commitment to free enterprise helping move Florida forward.

Albert Dotson, Jr., Bilzin Sumberg
Alexander Cartwright, University of Central Florida
Andrew Koenig, City Furniture Sawgrass Center
Archie Collins, TECO
Armando Pimentel, Florida Power & Light Company
Aysegul Timur, Florida Gulf Coast University
Beth Kigel, HNTB Corporation
Bill Yeargin, Correct Craft, Inc.
Bob Boulenger, Baptist Health South Florida
Bob Swindell, Greater Fort Lauderdale Alliance
Brad Kimbro, Holland & Knight LLP
Braulio Colon, Florida College Access Network
Brian Ford, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Carlos “Charlie” Messina, University of Florida
Carol Craig, Craig Technologies
Cary Putrino, Fifth Third Bank
Cathy Chambers, Florida Power & Light Company
Charles “Chuck” Fagan, Velera
Charley Caulkins, Fisher Phillips
Chas Bailes, ABC Fine Wine & Spirits
Christine Cauffield, LSF Health Systems
Christopher Carmody, GrayRobinson, P.A.
Christopher “Chris” Kubasik, L3Harris Technologies
Clint Bullock, Orlando Utilities Commission
Cressman Bronson, PNC Bank
Dan Chait, JM Family Enterprises, Inc.
Dave Sweeney, RS&H
David Banks, AdventHealth
David Strong, Orlando Health
Deborah German, University of Central Florida
Devin Stephenson, Florida Polytechnic University
Doug Davidson, Bank of America
Eric Green, JAXPORT
Erin DeBerardinis, Power Design, Inc
Fabiola “Fab” Brumley, Bank of America
Fred Karlinsky, Greenberg Traurig, P.A.
Gary Sasso, Carlton Fields, P.A.
George Zoley, The GEO Group
Georgia Lorenz, Seminole State College of Florida
Greg Britton, Florida Small Business Development Center
Greg Slater, Tampa Hillsborough Expressway Authority
Greg Britton, Florida SBDC Network
Gregory Yadley, Shumaker
Harry Moon, Nova Southeastern University
Heather Hoytink, PepsiCo, Inc.
Henry Brown, Miller Electric Company
Husein Cumber, Florida East Coast Industries
Hydi Webb, PortMiami
J. Scott Angle, University of Florida
Jaret Davis, Greenberg Traurig, P.A.
Jarett Levan, BBX Capital Partners
Jason Liberty, Royal Caribbean Group
Jeff Buzzelli, Comcast Corporation
Jeff Vahle, Walt Disney World Resort
Jeffrey Korzenik, Fifth Third Bank
Jim Murdaugh, Tallahassee State College
Joe York, AT&T Florida
John Medina, First Federal Bank
John Couris, Tampa General Hospital
John Jennings, Waste Pro
Johnathan Hage, Charter Schools USA Inc
Johnnie James, Lykes Bros., Inc.
Jorge Gonzalez, The St. Joe Company
Jose “Joche” Smith, Costa Farms LLC
Joseph Hinrichs, CSX Transportation
Juan Carlos Liscano, American Airlines
Ken Griffin, Citadel, LLC
Kenneth McKenzie Jr., University of South Florida
Kevin Johnson, Suncoast Credit Union
Kevin Carr, FloridaMakes
Larry Antonucci, Lee Health
Madeleine Thakur, The Children’s Movement of Florida
Madeline Pumariega, Miami Dade College
Mario Trueba, First Horizon Bank
Mark Bennett, Bank of America
Mark Faulkner, Baptist Health
Mark O’Bryant, Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare
Martha McGill, Nemours Children’s Health
Martha Saunders, University of West Florida
Martha “Marty” Lanahan, First Horizon Bank
Matt Love, Nicklaus Children’s Health System
Matthew Caldwell, Florida Panthers
Melissa Seixas, Duke Energy Florida
Michael Manley, AutoNation, Inc.
Michael Mayo, Baptist Health
Michael Minton, Dean Mead
Michael Wynn, Sunshine Ace Hardware Inc
Michelle Maikisch, Central Florida Expressway Authority
Mike Bjorklund, Florida Electric Cooperatives Association
Mike Griffin, Savills
Nathaniel Ford Sr., Jacksonville Transportation Authority
Nikky Flores, JPMorgan Chase
Orlando Roche, First Horizon Bank
Patrick Zalupski, Dream Finders Homes
Patrick Goddard, Florida East Coast Industries
Paul Anderson, Port Tampa Bay
Paul Broadie II, Santa Fe College
Paul Sohl, Florida High Tech Corridor
Peter Menziuso, Johnson & Johnson
Randy Haffner, AdventHealth
Rasesh Thakkar, Tavistock Group
Rhea Law, University of South Florida
Richard McCullough, Florida State University
Rick Cardenas, Darden Restaurants, Inc.
Robert Grammig, Holland & Knight LLP
Robert Sanchez, Ryder System, Inc.
Roddy Belfatti, Bank of America
Ron Christaldi, Shumaker
Ryan Carter, Scotlynn USA Division
Scott Cathcart, Truist
Shahid “Shad” Khan, Jacksonville Jaguars
Shane Strum, Broward Health
Stacey Patterson, Florida State University
Stephanie Green, Fifth Third Bank
Stephen  Motew, UF Health Shands Hospital
Steve Raney, Raymond James Bank
Steve  Fisher, Truist
Teddy Morse, Ed Morse Automotive Group
Terrie Ard, The Moore Agency
Terry Shaw, AdventHealth
Tim Cost, Jacksonville University
Todd Powell, Weyerhaeuser Company
Tonjua Williams, St. Petersburg College
Tony Massey, Massey Services, Inc.
Tra Williams, FleetForce Truck Driving School
Tracy Gerber, Greenberg Traurig, P.A.
Troy Taylor , Coca-Cola Beverages Florida
Vickie Cavey, JEA
W. Chadwick Loar, PNC Bank
Will  Weatherford, Weatherford Capital
William Brett McGill, MarineMax Inc

These honorees represent the strength and diversity of Florida’s business community, and we are grateful for their continued leadership as we work together to advance the Florida 2030 Blueprint and secure Florida’s future.

View the full Florida 500 and learn more about this year’s honorees HERE.

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