Ronald A. Christaldi Named to Florida Trend’s 2025 Florida 500 List of Influential Leaders

Ronald A. Christaldi, Partner at Shumaker and President/CEO of Shumaker Advisors Florida, LLC, has been named to Florida Trend’s 2025 Florida 500, recognizing the state’s most influential leaders shaping Florida’s future. A nationally recognized business attorney and strategic advisor, Christaldi is known for his ability to unite legal expertise with business strategy, guiding clients through complex transactions and driving impactful community initiatives. His leadership spans both the private and public sectors, earning honors such as the Nation’s 100 Most Influential Attorneys by The Business Journals, repeated inclusion in Best Lawyers in America, and five consecutive appearances on the Tampa Bay Power 100. Deeply committed to civic growth, he serves as Chair of the Tampa Bay Economic Development Council and the Tampa Museum of Art, Vice Chair of New College of Florida, and Chair of Moffitt Cancer Center’s Hope Innovation District. Christaldi credited the recognition to his colleagues and community, noting, “Florida’s progress is driven by leaders who care deeply about their communities, and I’m proud to play a small part in that collective effort.”