The Palm Beach 100

PALM BEACH COUNTY’S MOST INFLUENTIAL BUSINESS LEADERS

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Influence. Impact.

Inspiration.

The Baptist Health family extends sincere congratulations to Lincoln Mendez, chief executive officer, Boca Raton Regional Hospital, as one of Palm Beach Illustrated’s 2020 Top 100 Most Influential Business Leaders in Palm Beach.

We are grateful for the contributions you and your fellow honorees make to our community.

Lincoln Mendez Chief Executive Officer, Boca Raton Regional Hospital

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EDITOR’S LETTER

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FORWARD THINKING

COVID’s economic impact on

Palm Beach County’s bottom

line, looking ahead to the return of

tourism, updates from the local

startup scene, and more

14 WEALTH REPORT

The financial forces influencing

the real estate rally

THE PALM BEACH 100 A selection of the prominent players across the Palm Beaches’ top industries 16 Banking and Finance 18 Education 21 Energy and Agriculture 22 Health Care 25 Hospitality, Tourism, and Entertainment 30 Nonprofits 36 Professional Services and Media 41 Real Estate and Construction 42 Retail 46 DIRECTORY 48 CLOSING BELL

Members of the Palm Beach 100

share their advice for the next

generation of leaders

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Leading the way to a better tomorrow The Baptist Health family extends warmest congratulations to Mark Larkin, president of the Boca Raton Regional Hospital Foundation, as one of Palm Beach Illustrated’s 2020 Top 100 Most Influential Business Leaders in Palm Beach.

We appreciate all that you and your fellow honorees do to better our community.

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The Palm Beach 100 EDITOR’S LETTER

Discover the Oxbridge Advantage

Leading Off

A n Oxbridge education goes beyond the classroom.

With hands-on learning approaches, Oxbridge students tackle real life issues in real time. In and out of the

classroom through academics, sports, and community involvement, the Oxbridge experience is interactive, adaptable, relevant, and anything but common.

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hat does it mean to lead? It’s more than just bottom lines and bona fides. True leaders focus on humility. They listen. They inspire. They encourage those around them to overcome assumptions, to think bigger, to be accountable.

Last year’s inaugural issue of The Palm Beach 100 set out to identify and honor 100 local residents who lead our area’s key companies, initiatives, and organizations. This year, we’re proud to return with a mix of new and returning leaders who—together— make the Palm Beaches such a unique place to live, work, and play.

2020 has brought new challenges to these leaders and to us all. The COVID-19 pandemic has—both literally and figuratively—required individuals and organizations to pivot in order to survive. Turn to page 10 for more on how local industries may fare in the months ahead as we collectively await a vaccine. One of the backbones of South Florida’s economy is our usually bustling tourism and hospitality businesses, which have been hard-hit during the pandemic. Still, recovery is on the horizon in our palm-studded paradise (page 9). And for those on the startup scene, projects are full steam ahead to make South Florida America’s next great tech corridor (page 12).

Effective leaders—like those recognized in this issue—know that even the most difficult circumstances provide us with opportunities for growth. Turn to page 16 to peruse their profiles and get a glimpse into who they are, what they do in our community, and what makes them tick.

It’s times like these when we most need leaders of all stripes. We hope this issue—and the people profiled within it—help inspire the leader in you.

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Your leadership lifts all of us Everyone at Baptist Health warmly congratulates Nelson Lazo, chief executive officer, Bethesda Hospital East and Bethesda Hospital West, as one of Palm Beach Illustrated’s 2020 Top 10 0 Most Influential Business Leaders in Palm Beach.

We salute your guiding vision and appreciate all that you and your fellow honorees do for our community.

Nelson Lazo Chief Executive Officer, Bethesda Hospital East and Bethesda Hospital West

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VISIONARIES OF TODAY LEADERS OF TOMORROW

We are proud to have our Head of School, Mr. David C. Faus, selected for the Palm Beach 100. Together with over 200 other Benjamin educators, he leads the way for our students to find and develop their passions.

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The Palm Beach 100 FORWARD THINKING

Tour de Force

Golf is a big draw at PGA National Resort.

With Palm Beach County’s explosive tourism growth stalled, what does recovery look like?

By Skye Sherman

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47 miles of beaches; to places that alm Beach County’s tourism have small and less congested urban growth over the past decade has centers, and we have 39 cities, none been a boom unrivaled by any of which are bigger than 125,000 period since Henry Flagler’s 1890s pipeople; and places that have wideoneering entrée. Between 2009 and open spaces—parks and recreation 2019, local tourism doubled, outpacwith a lot of elbow room to effectiveing even the tourism numbers for the ly socially distance.” state of Florida as a whole. 2020 was Pesquera’s optimism stems from on track to be another record-breakthe fact that the Palm Beaches’ proing year—until the COVID-19 panJorge Pesquera file is ideal for the safety-conscious demic hit, decimating the travel and traveler in the time of COVID-19. tourism sector worldwide.

Our cities are vibrant, but not dense. Our abunIn April, the county operated at just 20.1 perdant aquatic activities are socially distant by cent occupancy. Bed-tax revenues—which fund nature. “And we’ve got more golf than anybody the promotion of the Palm Beaches as a destinaelse in the country,” Pesquera adds. “We’re Flortion as well as community-improvement projida’s golf capital, and golf is one of those sports ects—were slashed by more than 80 percent. As you can do with a lot of social distancing.” From restrictions eased in May, things looked up: a recovery point of view, Pesquera says, these Bed-tax revenues totaled only 57.3 percent lowand other elements bode well for a future return er than in 2019. By June, local hotels filled to 38 to normalcy. percent occupancy.

Also boosting the area’s tourism prospects is a The numbers are trending in the right direcdestination recovery plan, which incorporates tion, but the situation remains grim. Still, Jorge initiatives such as the Palm Beaches Pledge and Pesquera, CEO of Discover The Palm Beaches, hotels pursuing accreditation by the Global says there’s hope on the horizon for our Biorisk Advisory Council. Another promising palm-studded paradise. sign: The fact that between 2019 and 2022, “The state of Florida, and the Palm Beaches in more than 15 hotels have debuted or are in the particular, are well positioned to recover faster development pipeline. than most other destinations around the counBeginning with the 2016 opening of the Hiltry,” Pesquera explains. “There’s evidence that, of ton West Palm Beach, Palm Beach County kicked travelers who are looking to do their first trip, the off a period of the most significant growth in homost popular place they want to go is to a beach tel inventory since, again, the days of Flagler— destination, and we have plenty of that here with

one that’s trudging forward, pandemic and all.

This year alone saw the debut of 480 new rooms, with 1,000-plus more arriving imminently.

2020 hotel openings include The Ben, Canopy

by Hilton West Palm Beach Downtown, Residence Inn by Marriott Palm Beach Gardens, Opal Grand Resort (formerly the Delray Beach Marriott), and White Elephant Palm Beach, all of which wrap elevated offerings in a locavore ethos.

Next to premiere will be Banyan Cay Resort & Golf, a nontraditional take on the golf club; Amrit Ocean Resort & Residences, a luxury wellness resort spread across seven beachfront acres on Singer Island; The Ray, a Curio Collection by Hilton hotel in the Pineapple Grove Arts District; and Mandarin Oriental Boca Raton, the first of the chain’s new hotel-residences.

On a national level, travel and tourism is facing a 51 percent unemployment rate—more than double the rate recorded during the height of the Great Depression. Though the circumstances are challenging, Pesquera says there’s a positive way to perceive the situation.

“When the travel industry recovers, it’ll put a lot of Americans back to work,” he says. “Travel and tourism led the recovery of the economy after the recession in 2008; it was particularly effective in Florida, creating hundreds of thousands of jobs. If we can bolster the travel and tourism economy, it will be a tremendous boost to the overall national and state economies.

What’s good for travel and tourism is very good for everybody else.”

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The Palm Beach 100 FORWARD THINKING

The

COVID Crunch The global pandemic has impacted some local industries more deeply than others

By Andrea Rollin

LOOKING AHEAD

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n the midst of a pandemic, it pays to be essential. According to Michele Jacobs, president and CEO of the Economic Council of Palm Beach County, the county’s most COVID-19-resilient industries are those deemed essential, such as construction and professional services.

Among those professional services, Jacobs calls out legal and tax professionals who have been able to tailor their offerings to the needs of their clients. By utilizing technology, many were able to keep their proverbial doors open during social distancing. Jacobs says that in many cases these businesses were instrumental in helping their clients navigate through the CARES Act stimulus payments, Paycheck Protection Program funding, and other small business loans that governments made available.

But not every industry has been able to pivot with such agility. “The hospitality, restaurant, and retail industries have been hit the hardest for obvious reasons,” she says. “Tourism is a third of our economy in Palm Beach County, so it’s critical that we can safely reopen this sector when possible. This industry is expected to have a slow rebound.”

While local health care providers have been coping with COVID-19 patients, their breadand-butter income from elective surgeries has really suffered, as many hospitals and surgical centers focus instead on stemming the pandemic’s spread, Jacobs adds.

Jacobs points to ongoing trends like remote work environments, noting that these new arrangements may continue into the foreseeable future for many area businesses. She says corporate travel—which has seen a significant downturn during 2020—will also be slow to restart. “We have all successfully utilized online platforms like Webex and Zoom to communicate with our teams around the globe,” she notes. These modes of communication are likely to remain popular and, long-term, there could be a shift in the size and type of office space companies choose to lease.

Online shopping will continue to grow, while traditional retail as we knew it will likely evolve to a hybrid of brick-and-mortar and online, Jacobs says. There will be a “right-sizing” of retail within the country, as the United States has historically been grossly “over-retailed” compared to the rest of the world. Strong mall retailers will survive, she predicts, but a “right-sizing” seems to be unavoidable.

She also envisions IT businesses continuing to prosper and new business solutions born from the pandemic surfacing. “Through all of this, there have been certain businesses, like internet providers and IT companies, that have been able to flourish, with disruptors and innovators finding new solutions (streaming services, the launch of Disney+) to the problems this pandemic has caused,” Jacobs says.

In the future, Jacobs believes corporate events and meetings will evolve and certain special events and fundraisers will be changed

forever, including charitable work. “The nonprofit community is finding new, exciting, and meaningful ways to connect with their donors,” she says, pointing to Loggerhead Marinelife Center in Juno Beach as a success story. The organization has pivoted during the pandemic, finding virtual ways to stay connected with existing supporters, garner new donors, and provide school-aged students with compelling content while they learn remotely—and their online donations skyrocketed, Jacobs says.

“Governor DeSantis visited LMC in July to announce the water funding projects that remained in his budget.”

In keeping with what she calls our community’s “collaborative” environment, Jacobs and Kelly Smallridge, president and CEO of the Business Development Board, have partnered with County Administrator Verdenia Baker to hold industry sector work groups to help identify the specific issues that the pandemic has created and to bring recommendations to county leadership that could help alleviate or mitigate losses, while identifying ways to safely reopen our economy. In the end, though, Jacobs emphasizes that Palm Beach County’s industries will emerge stronger when locals support locals. (economiccouncilpbc.org)

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#1 IN PALM BEACH COUNTY BOCA RATON REGIONAL HOSPITAL

For the sixth consecutive year, Boca Raton Regional Hospital has achieved the prestigious U.S. News & World Report distinction as a Top-Ranked Regional Hospital and #1 in Palm Beach County, Florida. What separates Boca Regional from other hospitals is our awarded clinical services and our superior and compassionate healthcare. Boca Regional is moving forward with the $250 million Keeping the Promise campaign. The project includes construction of the Gloria Drummond Patient Tower, an expansion of the critically acclaimed Marcus Neuroscience Institute and Christine E. Lynn Cardiovascular Institute, new operating rooms, renovation of the existing facility to create an all private patient room environment, the 972-space Schmidt Family Parking Facility, and the Toby and Leon Cooperman Medical Arts Pavilion. The investments made to the campaign will dramatically enhance the delivery of care to our growing patient population and support the delivery of state-of-the-art programs and clinical services.

To learn more about Keeping the Promise... the Campaign for Boca Raton Regional Hospital, please visit brrh.com/KeepingThePromise or call 561-955-4142.

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Startup Scene Time’s up, Silicon Valley: South Florida is poised to become the innovation capital of tomorrow

By Skye Sherman

FAU Tech Runway Located on the Florida Atlantic University campus in Boca Raton, FAU Tech Runway is a shining example of how public resources multiply when mobilized by private capital. The Runway’s 28,000-square-foot coworking space fosters the next generation of South Florida entrepreneurs by accelerating innovation and incubating startups—offering participants education, expert mentoring, investor introductions, financial support, and more.

Since its 2014 inception, the Runway has helped launch companies like ShipMonk, Aquaco Farms, and even the nonprofit Child Rescue Coalition, which supplies software to police departments nationwide. Its annual Launch Competition provides promising early-stage ventures opportunity to activate or expand. Winners are typically selected for their growth potential and introduction of disruptive technology, and frequently stem from research areas such as neuroscience, marine science and ocean engineering, cyber security, big-data analytics, artificial intelligence, and machine learning.

The Runway’s numbers speak for themselves: 117 surveyed entrepreneurs who are “Runway alumni” have generated 101 patents and trademarks, 650 new jobs, and $275 million in revenue and counting—not to mention raised more than $113 million in capital. (techrunway.fau.edu)

Philanthropy Tank Competition In the spirit of CNBC’s popular business-reality television series Shark Tank, Palm Beach County’s Philanthropy Tank Competition aims to ignite next-generation ideas with a charitable vision. Changemaking students in grades 8-12 with a social-service, activism, or community-impact idea can pitch their organization to philanthropist-investors for a chance to win backing in the form of one-on-one mentoring and up to $15,000 in initial funding.

Since 2015, Philanthropy Tank has awarded more than $500,000 to initiatives, distributed across more than 40 self-started local charities and community projects. The program empowers and equips students to develop and execute creative solutions to social issues in sectors ranging from health and human services to the environment, education, and the arts. (philanthropytank.org)

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1909 Philanthropy Tank Competition

1909 Creator haven and entrepreneurial incubator 1909 may be based in downtown West Palm Beach, but its COVID-induced evolution from physical space to digital community has rendered its location (virtually) irrelevant. Established in 2018, 1909 is named for the year Palm Beach County was founded—a declaration that revolutionary ideas are still emerging in the area each day.

There’s no “normal day” at 1909, but at any given moment—within the coworking space or beyond its walls—members can be found finessing data and analytics, painting murals, bridling finance and real estate, crusading for school gardens, assembling branding suites, or commanding any number of tech-related sectors, from graphic design to digital marketing, web-

site development, programming, Blockchain, and beyond.

The collaborative ethos of 1909 is showcased in its annual accelerator program, which provides instruction and mentorship to fledgling entrepreneurs and concludes with a live pitch competition. 1909 has positioned itself as a hub of innovation and creativity in South Florida’s startup landscape; two 1909 members are developing patented technology to gamify the process, tokenizing a startup’s many hard-to-quantify efforts outside of revenue milestones. (weare1909.org)

1909

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The Palm Beach 100 WEALTH REPORT

Hindsight is 20/20 A look back at the financial forces that influenced 2020’s real estate rally

By Judy Martel

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he news about residential real estate in 2020 was both good and bad. First, the good news: Ultra-low mortgage rates brought buyers out in droves. The bad news?

There wasn’t enough inventory to satisfy demand.

“In general, the numbers in Florida are following the same trend across the entire country,” says Brad O’Connor, chief economist at Florida Realtors. “Except for a brief dip in March, when some owners took their homes off the market at the outbreak of the pandemic, we’ve seen an enormous demand largely because of record-low interest rates on 30-year mortgages.” Mid-year, 30-year fixed mortgage rates dropped below 3 percent, marking the lowest level since Freddie Mac began keeping track in 1971.

But factors working against homebuilders hampered new inventory. The ongoing trade difficulties with China coupled with Canadian tariffs on lumber wreaked havoc on the supply and prices of building materials, O’Connor explains.

“We definitely had some wild and crazy stuff going on. At one point, lumber prices were triple what they had been earlier in the year.” The skilled construction labor workforce is also slightly down from where it should be. Subsequently, developers have been building larger, more expensive homes that promise higher profits. That locks out millennial and first-time buyers and increases the demand across the state— and especially in Southwest and South Florida—for affordable housing.

The pandemic played a role in housing’s performance, though not as major as analysts might have predicted at the outset. In what O’Connor

notes is being called the “March phenomenon,” sellers who weren’t in a hurry to unload their homes pulled them off the market, increasing the dearth in inventory. In April, listings started trickling back and steadily rose each month, though still short of the supply needed. Across the state, single-family homes priced above $300,000 have been selling the fastest compared with last year, with those priced above $1 million enjoying the greatest increases. “It’s not unusual coming out of a recession, because the stock market is among the first major economic indices to recover and it has rebounded pretty nicely since the drastic decline in March,” O’Connor says. The so-called “wealth effect” kicks in, when investors see the gains in their stock portfolio and subsequently feel richer. Some wealthy people are also reassessing the distribution of their assets and putting more money in real estate, O’Connor adds. “We saw the same thing after the Great Recession in 2009.”

Realtors across Florida have reported a pandemic-fueled demand in housing from

Northerners seeking to escape congested cities and move into larger homes with home offices and plenty of space for kids. It makes sense, says O’Connor, who also points out that actual numbers to support buyer migration typically come from the IRS or Census data and lag by a year or two. Whether more people will have the ability to work from a home office depends somewhat on the progression of the pandemic, leaving some buyers with a wait-and-see attitude. “Lots of companies don’t have their postCOVID plans in place, so employees won’t know if they will continue to have the option to work from home.”

The success of the coming year will be most strongly influenced by a continuation of the low interest rates and the post-pandemic economic situation, but O’Connor says the trend over the past few years of not building enough to meet demand likely won’t be reversed any time soon.

“With increased demand, especially for single-family homes, and increasing population, we need more new listings than usual.”

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BANKING AND FINANCE

MARGARET “MARGIE” BETTEN

BOB DUNKIN

Executive Director, Head of Palm Beach and Boca Raton JP Morgan Private Bank

Partner, Regional Managing Director Cresset Capital

Leading a team of private bankers in delivering wealth management advice, strategies, and services to clients, Betten ensures her team has the resources necessary to help clients achieve their goals and leave a legacy for the next generation. She joined JP Morgan in Chicago, where she served as the regional trust practice leader for the Midwest and West regions of the private bank. Returning to her roots, she moved back to Palm Beach in 2019 for the opportunity to live and work in the area she has always considered home. In her free time, she enjoys playing golf with her husband and son.

Dunkin leads the West Palm Beach office of Cresset Capital, where he advises a broad range of clients on financial matters and tailors solutions to their needs. Previously, he was a senior vice president and private client advisor at U.S. Trust for eight years, where his team boasted $2.4 billion under management. Dunkin lives in North Palm Beach with his wife, Debbie, and their two two teenaged children, Catherine and Cooper.

EDUCATION: Southern Methodist University (B,M) HOBBIES: Hiking, running, and playing squash SOMETHING FEW PEOPLE KNOW ABOUT HIM: He’s an avid outdoorsman GIVING BACK: He’s the chairman elect for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Palm Beach County and an executive board member for the Palm Beach Zoo. He also serves as an advisory board member for the Lemieux Center for Public Policy at Palm Beach Atlantic University and as a vestry member at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church.

HOMETOWN: Palm Beach, Florida EDUCATION: Georgetown (B), Brooklyn Law School (JD) NOTABLE ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Volunteering as a 20-year member of the Junior League and as part of JPMorgan Chase’s Good Works program in the local community FAVORITE TRAVEL DESTINATION: Paris FAVORITE RESTAURANT: E.R. Bradley’s in West Palm Beach TOP OF HER BUCKET LIST: A trip to Africa

BILL MCKERNAN

RICHARD GAFF

Managing Director, Wealth Management Advisor Northwestern Mutual

Private Wealth Advisor U.S. Bank

Gaff works to provide comprehensive wealth management strategies tailored to his clients’ specific needs. These strategies encompass investment management, private banking, trust and estate services, and wealth planning. Gaff takes the time to understand clients’ unique needs and works in-step with the Private Wealth team of specialists. He often works closely with other client advisors, such as attorneys and accountants, to provide services that help clients work toward their goals. Residing in Palm Beach Gardens, Gaff enjoys supporting local nonprofits, working out, training for marathons, and spending time with his wife, newborn daughter, and their two boxers.

McKernan, managing director at The McKernan Financial Group, is a wealth management advisor with Northwestern Mutual, where he creates plans for clients to achieve a successful financial future. He founded his business in 2002, and his office has since been recognized consistently among the top-producing Northwestern offices in the country. He mentors 42 advisors in his downtown West Palm Beach office on how to create an autonomous business plan for their own successful future.

His wife is also an advisor in the office, and they have three children.

HOMETOWN: Jupiter, Florida FIRST JOB: Pizza delivery boy FUNNIEST WORKPLACE EXPERIENCE: I met my wife, who was a college intern at the time, in the office. (Not exactly company policy.)

FAVORITE RESTAURANT: Cucina in Palm Beach HOBBIES: Surfing, snowboarding, tennis, and basketball FAVORITE MOVIES: Point Break and Wall Street TOP OF HIS BUCKET LIST: Surf Puerto Escondido WHO WOULD PLAY HIM IN A BIOPIC: Leonardo DiCaprio

HOMETOWN: Albion, Indiana HOBBIES: Trying to run all six of the Abbott World Marathon Majors while raising funds for different nonprofits FAVORITE RESTAURANT: Capital Grille in Palm Beach Gardens FIRST JOB: Mowing the neighbor’s grass LESSON LEARNED: Mind over matter. I learned in the military that your body can withstand almost anything; it is your mind you need to convince.

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BANKING AND FINANCE

RYAN SCHACK

KEITH ROWLING

Senior Vice President/Investments Stifel, Nicolaus & Company Incorporated Member SIPC and NYSE

Managing Director, Senior Financial Advisor Merrill Lynch

Schack joined Stifel in Palm Beach Gardens in 2019 as senior vice president/ investments. After beginning his career at Mellon Bank, he became resident director and financial advisor at Merrill Lynch (later acquired by Bank of America). During his 15 years there, he held several management positions in various locations including Los Angeles and Columbus, Ohio. He was promoted to Palm Beach County, where he spent nine years managing the Jupiter office location before moving to Stifel.

When he was 16 years old, Rowling bought five shares of Boeing. He’s been an investor ever since. As a managing director and senior financial advisor at Merrill Lynch in Palm Beach, he loves that his career allows him to follow his passion for investing and interact with some of the most interesting and accomplished families in the country. In 2019, Rowling ranked No. 4 of the Top 250 Next-Generation Wealth Advisors, No. 12 of the Forbes Best in the State Wealth Advisors, and on Barron’s Top 1,200 Financial Advisors.

HOMETOWN: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania EDUCATION: University of Pittsburgh TOUGHEST CHALLENGE: First big job transfer to Los Angeles TOP TRAVEL DESTINATION: Longboat Key, a hidden gem in Florida FAVORITE RESTAURANT: Romeo and Juliette’s in Tequesta TOP OF HIS BUCKET LIST: Attend a Super Bowl Game with the Pittsburgh Steelers playing.

CHARITIES: Place of Hope, Little Smiles

EDUCATION: University of Notre Dame BEST ADVICE HE’S RECEIVED: “Only when the tide goes out do you discover who has been swimming naked.” –Warren Buffett FAVORITE PALM BEACH COUNTY DESTINATION: Peanut Island with my daughter, her friends, and snorkel gear TOUGHEST CHALLENGE: Recognizing the opportunities to create tremendous wealth while working in the finance industry and living in Michigan, both of which were ground zero for the Great Recession.

DANIEL R. SHEEHAN

JOSEPH P. SHEAROUSE III

Chairman, CEO Profesional Bank

Palm Beach County Market President Seacoast Bank

Shearouse, a third-generation Floridian, became president and CEO of the First Bank of the Palm Beaches in 2010. Prior to that, he was the president of National City for Southeast Florida and the executive vice president for Fidelity Federal Bank & Trust, where he worked for more than 28 years. He serves on the board of trustees of the Chamber of Commerce of the Palm Beaches, the board of directors of the Florida Bankers Association, and the board of America’s Community Bankers. He and his wife, Michelle, reside in Jupiter with their two children, Joseph IV and Eric.

In addition to his role as Chairman and CEO of Professional Bank, Sheehan serves as Chairman and CEO of the Bank’s parent, Professional Holding Corp. He has been responsible for the development and execution of its growth, capital, and leadership plans. Sheehan started his career at Bear Stearns and has since been involved in the investment and deployment of more than $10 billion in institutional real estate capital throughout the U.S. In February 2020, he took Professional Bank (which he cofounded in 2008) public through an initial public offering and listed its common stock on the Nasdaq’s Global Select Exchange. He was invited to ring the opening bell for the Nasdaq Exchange in Times Square, New York, on February 14, 2020.

EDUCATION: Florida State University HOBBIES: Hunting, fishing, and scuba diving CHARITIES: Vice chairman on the board of directors for the United Way of Palm Beach County, on the board of directors for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Palm Beach County

HOMETOWN: Jupiter, Florida FIRST JOB: Mowing lawns at the age of 10 in the neighborhood I grew up in, Juno Isles FAVORITE MOVIE: The Shawshank Redemption FAVORITE PALM BEACH COUNTY PLACE TO VISIT: The Intracoastal on a wakeboard FAVORITE TRAVEL DESTINATION: Capri, Italy WHO WOULD PLAY HIM IN A BIOPIC: Hugh Jackman or Kevin Costner

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SUZANN R. ZADANOSKY

SAL TIANO

Executive Director and Branch Manager, Palm Beach UBS Financial Services

Managing Director, Wealth Manager First Republic Investment Management

With more than 20 years of experience in the financial services industry, Zadanosky’s broad and diverse background in financial planning, talent development, business growth, and leadership are invaluable when helping financial advisors and their clients achieve their long-term goals. She is proud to connect clients to the global resources of UBS. Residing in Delray Beach, she and her husband, Cory, are kept busy with their three active children.

Tiano’s interest in finance began at Dartmouth College, where he played hockey. A former teammate who went to work on Wall Street thought he’d be a natural in the wealth management business. Now a veteran of 30 years, Tiano has been ranked as a Top 100 Financial Advisor in the country by both Barron’s and Forbes, and his team ranks among Barron’s Top 50 Wealth Advisory Teams in the nation. Tiano lives in Jupiter with his wife, Kim, and their five children.

HOMETOWN: Long Island, New York FIRST JOB: Dance teacher PETS: A hamster named Sophie FAVORITE PALM BEACH COUNTY PLACE TO VISIT: Riverbend Park CHARITIES: Feeding South Florida FAVORITE TRAVEL DESTINATION: Blue Ridge, Georgia BEST ADVICE RECEIVED: Sometimes we are tested not to show our weaknesses but to discover our strengths.

WHO WOULD PLAY HER IN A BIOPIC: Jennifer Lawrence

FIRST JOB: Working on a lobster boat in Boston at 14 years old for $10 a day ENTREPRENEUR: He co-founded Pure Hockey, the largest hockey retailer in the country.

NOTABLE ACCOMPLISHMENTS: He is the author of Structural Alpha: Building and Maintaining an Elite Wealth Management Practice. This year it reached the No. 1 bestseller ranking among wealth management titles.

FAVORITE QUOTE: “Things may come to those who wait, but only the things left by those who hustle.”

CHARITIES: Chairman of the Investment Committee at Jupiter Medical Center; Place of Hope, where he met and recently adopted his son

DAVE FAUS

SUSAN ATHERLEY

Head of School The Benjamin School

Principal Alexander W. Dreyfoos School of the Arts

Faus has spent the majority of his life in independent schools, having served for a quarter-century in a variety of leadership capacities at nationally esteemed institutions, most recently accepting the role of Head of School at The Benjamin School. Throughout his career, Faus has shepherded a number of initiatives, including international and artistic programming, curricular alignment, and strategic planning. He holds a B.A. in history and sociology from Kenyon College and an M.S. Ed. from the University of Pennsylvania. He and his wife, Holly, are the proud parents of children Elizabeth and John.

Atherley, a Lantana native, has been an educator in Palm Beach County for 40 years.

Before her appointment at Dreyfoos in 2010, she was a successful principal four times over. She’s also been an adjunct professor for 20 years at Palm Beach Atlantic University, Florida Atlantic University, and Nova Southeastern University teaching leadership courses. Atherley advocates for mental health services for adolescents and maintains her mental health license.

EDUCATION: Florida Southern College (B), Barry University (M), Nova Southeastern University (D) ADVICE FOR RECENT GRADS: Follow your dreams, enjoy the journey, and be passionate about what you do.

HOBBIES: Yoga and tennis FAVORITE BOOK: Solve for Happy: Engineer Your Path to Joy by Mo Gawdat PETS: A pug named Bailee FAVORITE PALM BEACH COUNTY DESTINATION: The Breakers, Palm Beach ACCOLADES: Palm Beach County Elementary, Middle, and High School Principal of the Year; Magnet Schools of America Regional Principal of the Year

HOMETOWN: Princeton, New Jersey FIRST JOB: When I was 13, I worked on a small local farm and picked strawberries and green beans.

FAVORITE TRAVEL DESTINATION: The Great Barrier Reef and the rural beaches of southern Thailand SOMETHING FEW PEOPLE KNOW ABOUT YOU: I grew up with three donkeys as pets.

TOP OF HIS BUCKET LIST: A trip to South America

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DONALD E. FENNOY II

FANNING M. HEARON III

Superintendent School District of Palm Beach County

Head of School Palm Beach Day Academy

As the superintendent of schools for Palm Beach County, Fennoy oversees a district that is the tenth largest in the country, with a student enrollment of more than 193,000 and an annual budget exceeding $3 billion. The district is also the largest employer in Palm Beach County, with more than 23,000 employees. Prior to becoming superintendent, he was COO of the district. Fennoy was honored for his accomplishments in public education and for being among the most notable alumni of Florida A&M University during the school’s 125th-anniversary celebration.

The head of school at Palm Beach Day Academy, Hearon began his 29-year career in independent school education at his alma mater, the Woodberry Forest School in Virginia. He was named head of school at Maple Street School in 2016. Before that, he was assistant head of school and academic dean at Vermont Academy in Saxtons River, Vermont. Fanning also spent 13 years at the Brunswick School in Greenwich, Connecticut.

HOMETOWN: Rye, New York FIRST JOB: Camp counselor at a summer camp in the Adirondack mountains EDUCATION: Middlebury College (B), New York University (M) BEST ADVICE HE’S RECEIVED: Success should never be defined by perfection.

TOP TRAVEL DESTINATIONS: Anywhere in Spain FAVORITE RESTAURANT: Aioli in West Palm Beach for coffee and a muffin FAVORITE PALM BEACH COUNTY DESTINATION: Palm Beach Par-3 Golf Course TOP OF HIS BUCKET LIST: I’m still waiting for that elusive hole-in-one!

HOMETOWNS: Born at an Air Force base in New Mexico, then spent the first 10 years of life in England, followed by high school in North Carolina.

EDUCATION: Florida A&M University (B), University of Central Florida (M, D) FIRST JOB: Landscaping FAVORITE TV SHOW: Sanford and Son ACCOLADES: Chiefs for Change named him to its 2017 cohort of the Future Chief program.

RALPH E. MAURER

JOHN KELLY

Head of School Oxbridge Academy

President Florida Atlantic University

Kelly has made transforming FAU into “America’s fastest-improving university” and a top 100 public university his mission. So far, he’s succeeding: FAU has doubled research expenditures, enrolled an all-time high number of National Merit Scholars, raised its athletics profile, and set records for gifts to its foundation. In 2020, FAU was ranked 136th nationally, and is one of the top schools for providing access to students of all backgrounds. He and his wife, Carolyn, have two children, Carly and Stella.

Prior to joining Oxbridge Academy as head of school in 2018, Maurer was headmaster of The International School Nido de Aquilas, an independent day school in Santiago, Chile. He was also a faculty member and administrator at the Freeman School of Business at Tulane University, where he was in charge of the entrepreneurship curriculum. At Oxbridge, he and a team of expert faculty members are pioneering an artificial intelligence curriculum. He says the most rewarding part of his career is watching students make a significant difference in the world.

HOMETOWN: Greenville, South Carolina EDUCATION: Clemson University (B), Ohio State University (M,D) BEST ADVICE HE’S RECEIVED: Be willing to take risks that make you stretch as a person, rather than remaining comfortable in your current role.

FAVORITE RESTAURANT: TwentyTwenty Grille in Boca Raton POWER OF TEAMWORK: Success is never yours alone. It comes from having people around you who inspire you to be better.

CHARITIES: He and his wife, Carolyn, are passionate about helping underserved, homeless, and foster children. Together with Aubrey and Sally Strul, they established the Kelly/Strul Emerging Scholars Program at FAU to support first-generation students.

HOMETOWN: Gainesville, Florida EDUCATION: Northwestern University (B), University of Florida (M), Stanford University (D) BEST ADVICE HE’S RECEIVED: My father once said to me, “In the end, the quality of your life is ultimately determined by your relationships with other people.”

FAVORITE RESTAURANT: The Regional Kitchen & Public House in West Palm Beach FAVORITE MOVIE: The Trois Couleurs trilogy, directed by Krzysztof Kieslowski

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AVA PARKER

KEVIN M. ROSS

President Palm Beach State College

President Lynn University

Ross became the fifth president of Lynn University in 2006. During his tenure, the university implemented a redesigned core curriculum and was ranked one of the top schools in the country for highest percentage of international students by U.S. News & World Report. The university was also selected as the host site for the third and final 2012 presidential debate. It has also been recognized three times as an Apple Distinguished School for its iPad initiative.

As the first female president in Palm Beach State College’s history, Parker leads Palm Beach County’s largest higher education institution, strategically emphasizing innovation, student success, and business and community collaboration. She’s a member of the board of directors of the American Association of Community Colleges and the advisory board of the Community College Research Center. Parker serves on the Business Development Board and Economic Council of Palm Beach County, and the Florida Council of 100. She has been recognized as a top 500 business leader by Florida Trend.

HOMETOWN: Boca Raton, Florida EDUCATION: Colgate University (B), St. John’s College (M), Vanderbilt University (D) FIRST JOB: Bus boy HOBBIES: Playing guitar with his band, Wolfhawk; creative directing the restoration of old vehicles; traveling; and tinkering with technology.

TOP TRAVEL DESTINATION: The Adirondacks CHARITIES: Charity Water, Education Rocks

EDUCATION: University of Florida (B, JD) FIRST JOB: Dade County Public Defender’s Office FAVORITE TV SHOW: HBO’s Perry Mason, Good Morning America TOUGHEST CHALLENGE: Evolving PBSC and our students to meet the post-pandemic needs of the community SOMETHING FEW PEOPLE KNOW ABOUT HER: Faith and exercise keep me calm.

WHO WOULD PLAY HER IN A BIOPIC: Beyoncé

DEBRA A. SCHWINN

ETHAN SHAPIRO

President Palm Beach Atlantic University

Head of School Saint Andrew’s School

Schwinn became president of Palm Beach Atlantic University on May 4, 2020.

An accomplished higher education academic leader, innovator, scientist, and physician, she previously served in leadership roles at the University of Iowa, the University of Washington, and Duke University. Schwinn is a member of the National Academy of Medicine. An educator with more than 200 peer-reviewed publications to her credit, she spent 27 years as a clinical investigator at a National Institutes of Health–funded primary laboratory.

Shapiro is in his fourth year as head of school at Saint Andrew’s in Boca Raton, after 29 years at Phillips Exeter Academy in New Hampshire. He has five children and has always worked in education, because “it felt like the right fit for me from the start.” At Phillips Exeter, he created a Russian exchange program and revamped the Russian language curriculum, coached a wrestling team that won multiple New England championships, and founded the Harkness teaching initiative with the Noble Network of charter schools in Chicago.

BEST ADVICE: Think about hard decisions overnight. A good night’s rest often gives perspective that is invaluable.

HOBBIES: I enjoy reading, CrossFit, and playing violin. (My childhood hero was Itzhak Perlman, and in college I earned money for pizza and books by teaching violin to professors’ children.)

TOP OF HER BUCKET LIST: Being able to deadlift 200 pounds eventually.

WHY SHE CHOSE TO WORK IN HIGHER EDUCATION: My heart is in universities. I’ve loved innovating and creating centers and institutes that bring people together across the whole university. It’s just really fun to network with such wonderful people and empower them to grow and thrive.

HOMETOWN: Newton, Massachusetts EDUCATION: Colby College (B), Middlebury College (M) FIRST JOB: Dishroom worker at Legal Seafoods restaurant HIDDEN TALENT: I’m a very talented foosball player.

CHARITIES: St. Jude Hospital, ASPCA, Juvenile Diabetes Foundation TOP OF HIS BUCKET LIST: A trip to Iceland

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LINDA M. TRETHEWEY

DENISE SPIROU

Head of School Rosarian Academy

Head of School The Greene School

Trethewey joined Rosarian Academy in 2017 with 25 years of experience as a teacher and administrator. Previously, she was assistant principal in both the Maryland Public School System and St. Bonaventure Catholic School in Davie, Florida. She was inspired in her career by her late father, whom she describes as “an educator, author, and a humble person. He was a Harvard and University of Pennsylvania graduate, a U.S. Air Force pilot, and he wrote a dozen books published

by Barron’s. At the end of the day, he was a loving and sincere servant leader.”

Spirou specializes in developing high-performing and gifted students. She joined The Greene School in West Palm Beach in 2017 after spending 16 years at The Weiss School, where she was head of school for six years. The Mensa Foundation awarded Spirou the Laura Joyner Award in 2017 to honor her work serving gifted students. She also co-authored Confronting Today’s Issues: Challenges and Opportunities for School Administrators, published by Rowman & Littlefield.

EDUCATION: East Stroudsburg University (B,M), Walden University (D) FIRST JOB: Working at an ice cream drive-in PAST LIFE: She was a morning co-host for a hit radio station in the early ’90s.

TOUGHEST LESSON LEARNED: You can’t control the cards you have been dealt, but you can control how you play your hand.

FAVORITE RESTAURANT: Café Sapori in West Palm Beach CHARITIES: Bahamas Relief School Rebuild, Red Sneakers for Oakley WHO WOULD PLAY HER IN A BIOPIC: Marisa Tomei

HOMETOWN: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania EDUCATION: Chatham University (B), Towson University (M), St. Thomas University (D) SOMETHING FEW PEOPLE KNOW ABOUT HER: I have an identical twin sister.

FAVORITE PALM BEACH COUNTY DESTINATIONS: Kravis Center for the Performing Arts and the Norton Museum of Art CHARITIES: Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies; Dance Marathon benefiting Shands Hospital; Joe Dimaggio’s Children’s Hospital.

ROBERT BUKER JR.

ALFONSO FANJUL JR.

President and CEO U.S. Sugar

Chairman and CEO Florida Crystals

Buker has served as CEO of U.S. Sugar since 2005. Prior to this role, he held other senior management positions at the company during his 27-year tenure. He sits on the board for U.S. Sugar, United Sugars, and the Florida Sugar Cane League.

Before arriving at U.S. Sugar, Buker was an attorney who represented agricultural clients at Mershon Sawyer Johnston Dunwody & Cole. He was also a captain in the U.S. Army. Buker and his wife of more than 45 years, Barbara, reside in rural Glades County. They have three children and six grandchildren.

Fanjul, along with his family who previously ran a sugar company in Cuba, founded Florida Crystals in 1960. Since then, he’s grown the company to span 190,000 acres in Palm Beach County, two sugar mills, a sugar refinery, a packaging and distribution center, a rice mill, and the largest renewable power plant in North America. Florida Crystals is the sole producer of certified organic sugarcane products made 100 percent in the U.S. Its subsidiary, ASR Group, is the world’s largest sugarcane refiner.

HOMETOWN: Bangor, Maine EDUCATION: Wheaton College (B), University of Florida (JD) MILITARY CAREER: He was a pilot in command of a platoon of an attack helicopter company.

SOMETHING FEW PEOPLE KNOW ABOUT HIM: His father was a medical missionary and later a physician for the U.S. Army. Growing up, he lived abroad in Panama, Pakistan, and Canada.

HOMETOWN: Havana, Cuba EDUCATION: Fordham University ACCOLADES: Florida Agricultural Hall of Fame OUTREACH: The Fanjul family founded New Hope Charities, which provides day care and health and education services for Pahokee residents. They also founded Glades Academy, a charter school in Pahokee.

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JAMES L. ROBO

Executive Vice President, Florida Operations Scripps Research

Chairman, President, CEO NextEra Energy

Robo ascended to the role of president and CEO in 2012 and chairman of the board in 2013. NextEra, a leading clean energy company, is a Fortune 200 company included in the S&P 100 Index. Florida Power & Light Company is a subsidiary. Prior to joining NextEra in 2002, he was the president and CEO of a division of GE Capital. Robo is also a director of J.B. Hunt Transport Services, a transportation logistics company.

Bingham returned to Scripps Florida in 2018 after playing an instrumental role in its launch 15 years ago. The Florida institute is part of Scripps Research, which leading scientific journal Nature ranks as the top nonprofit scientific institute in the United States. It has an estimated local economic impact of $3 billion. A renaissance man who enjoys philosophy, science, and innovation, Bingham finds that managing Scripps’ Florida campus satisfies his curiosity. As a patent lawyer, he oversaw the patent filings for combinatorial antibody technology, which won the Nobel Prize in 2018.

EDUCATION: Harvard University (B,M) HEADQUARTERS: Juno Beach REVENUE: $16.2 billion EMPLOYEES: 14,700 ACCOLADES: Fortune’s World’s Most Admired Companies

HOMETOWN: Oxon Hill, Maryland EDUCATION: University of Maryland (B), Western State College of Law (JD) FIRST JOB: Working for a veterinary hospital FUNNIEST WORKPLACE EXPERIENCE: While scouting for a location for Scripps Florida, he traveled under the pseudonym “Doug Bond,” which made for a lot of fun stories.

HIDDEN TALENT: He has been baking artisan breads and brewing beer since 1979.

FAVORITE RESTAURANT: Kirby’s Sports Grille in Juno Beach for crab cakes TOP OF HIS BUCKET LIST: Visit Australia to see the Great Barrier Reef

JOSEPH P. IANNOTTI

DAVID FITZPATRICK

Interim CEO, President, and Chief Academic and Innovations Officer Cleveland Clinic Florida Health System

Scientific Director and CEO Max Planck Florida Institute for Neuroscience

A professor at Penn State encouraged Fitzpatrick, then a student, to start a research project that led to his hunger to understand how brain circuits function. From there, it has been a distinguished road to becoming internationally recognized as a leader in neuroscience. Along the way to becoming CEO and scientific director at Max Planck in 2011, he collected numerous awards. In 2018, he was elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, which celebrates the excellence of individuals who are sharing knowledge and addressing challenges facing the world.

As a professor of Orthopaedic Surgery, Iannotti is past chairman of the Orthopaedic and Rheumatology Institute at the Cleveland Clinic. His clinical and basic science research program focuses on innovative treatments for tendon repair and tendon tissue engineering, prosthetic design, software planning, and patient-specific instrumentation. Iannotti holds 120 U.S. and international patents. He has published three textbooks and has authored more than 350 original peer-reviewed articles, review articles, and book chapters.

HOMETOWN: Wayne, Pennsylvania EDUCATION: Pennsylvania State University (B), Duke University (D) HOBBY: Nature photography TOP OF HIS BUCKET LIST: Photo safari in Africa ACCOLADES: Ellis Island Medal of Honor presented by the National Ethnic Coalition of Organizations, which recognizes important community leaders who have used their extraordinary abilities to change lives around the world.

HOMETOWN: Cleveland, Ohio EDUCATION: Case Western Reserve University (B), The Ohio State University College of Medicine and Public Health (MD) HOBBY: Guitarist and singer in a rock band, Skin and Bones, that plays mostly for charity events HIDDEN TALENT: Has a private pilot’s license

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NELSON LAZO

CYNTHIA MCCAULEY

CEO Bethesda Hospital East and Bethesda Hospital West, part of Baptist Health

CEO St. Mary’s Medical Center, The Palm Beach Children’s Hospital

McCauley is a health care executive who has worked in a variety of roles during her almost 20-year tenure with Tenet. Previously, she served as CEO of Tenet Florida Physician Services and helped the company grow to care for more than 536,000 patients annually in South Florida. McCauley, who earned an MBA in finance from Long Island University, has been nominated for an Athena Award and was named one of the “25 Most Influential Business Women in South Florida”

by South Florida Business Journal.

Lazo previously spent nine years as CEO of Doctors Hospital, home to the worldclass Miami Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute. Prior to leading Doctors Hospital, he enjoyed being a resident of the Upper Keys when he served as CEO of Mariners Hospital for three years. Before joining Baptist Health, he served in executive roles for a variety of health care organizations, including HealthSouth Corporation, Parkway Regional Medical Center, and Mercy Hospital.

FIRST JOB: Stock boy at a grocery store FUNNIEST WORKPLACE EXPERIENCE: I showed up for a Halloween office party dressed up as a chicken on the wrong day.

TOUGHEST CHALLENGE FACED: The toughest challenge I have faced in my career has been managing and leading people through this pandemic.

TOP OF HIS BUCKET LIST: An eco-tour of the Galapagos Islands WHY HE CHOSE TO WORK IN HEALTH CARE: I was drawn to health care because of my inner need to work with people.

WHO WOULD PLAY HIM IN A BIOPIC: Andy García

HOMETOWN: Hicksville, New York HIDDEN TALENT: She majored in foreign languages in undergrad at Adelphi University and speaks fluent Spanish and Italian.

BEST ADVICE FOR RECENT GRADS: Don’t anticipate that your career, or your life, will take you on a straight path to your next destination. On the windy journey, take time to embrace the challenging opportunities along the way.

FAVORITE TV SHOW: Downton Abbey CHARITIES: CROS Ministries Gleaning Project, Habitat for Humanity

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LINCOLN MENDEZ

CEO JFK Medical Center-Main and North Campus

CEO Boca Raton Regional Hospital

Melby began her career in health care as a licensed physical therapist. She joined HCA Healthcare 35 years ago, where she has held several leadership postitions within the HCA East Florida Division. She is currently in her sixteenth year at JFK as CEO, overseeing two campuses: JFK Medical Center-Main and North Campus.

Under her leadership, JFK has grown into a multi-campus medical center, with two free-standing emergency departments, providing four Palm Beach County locations.

Prior to his current role, Mendez served as CEO of South Miami Hospital for over nine years. Before that, he held the position of CEO at Doctors Hospital for a total of 14 years. During this period, he was the CEO of HealthSouth Doctors’ Hospital, Inc. for the eight years prior to Baptist Health South Florida’s acquisition of Doctors Hospital in October 2003. Prior to his employment with HealthSouth Doctors’ Hospital, Inc., Mr. Mendez was the Chief Operating Officer at Kendall Regional Medical Center in Miami, Florida, from 1993 to 1995.

FIRST JOB: My first job and exposure to hospitals was as a food service worker for a hospital in Broward County while in high school.

SOMETHING FEW PEOPLE KNOW ABOUT HER: I used to ride a Harley Davidson motorcycle.

WHY SHE CHOSE TO WORK IN HEALTH CARE: I started out as a physical therapist and worked in hospitals throughout my clinical practice and developed an interest in hospital operations.

WHAT SHE WOULD TELL HER 18-YEAR-OLD SELF: You have the world in front of you, take every opportunity to learn. Don’t make rash decisions. Time and time again everyone will have opportunities before you, but be prepared.

EDUCATION: Southern Adventist University (B), Florida International University (M) BACKGROUND: He’s a licensed laboratory supervisor and medical technologist.

ACCOLADES: South Miami Hospital was rated the No. 1 hospital by U.S. News & World Report while Mendez was CEO. FIRST JOB: Cutting grass at his high school over the summer FUNNIEST WORKPLACE EXPERIENCE: Pranks I played on my coworkers while working in a hospital laboratory…don’t ask!

BEST ADVICE RECEIVED: Advice from parents: Work hard and always do your best.

PAM TAHAN

AMIT RASTOGI

Chief Executive Officer Wellington Regional Medical Center

President and CEO Jupiter Medical Center

Rastogi has led Jupiter Medical Center into a new era as the leading destination for world-class health care in Palm Beach County and the Treasure Coast region.

Under his leadership, the hospital has garnered national, regional, and local accolades including its selection as one of the top 6 percent of hospitals in the U.S., and a No. 1 rating for safety, quality, and patient satisfaction. Rastogi has more than 20 years of experience as a health care executive and a practicing, board-certified internal medicine physician.

As the Chief Executive Officer at Wellington Regional Medical Center, Tahan has more than 19 years as a seasoned, senior health care executive. Her focus and commitment is patient safety and quality patient care, which has earned Wellington Regional Medical Center the Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade A in 2019. She holds a master’s in health care administration and a Bachelor of Science in policy analysis and management from Cornell University.

NOTABLE ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Women of Worth Award in 2018; President, Professionals of Wellington.

SOMETHING FEW PEOPLE KNOW ABOUT HER: Every morning I stop at Taco Bell for breakfast. It is a ritual for me.

SECRET TO YOUR SUCCESS: You can only be as successful as the people on your team.

Make sure to hire the right people into the right roles, empower them to do their jobs, and give them the freedom to function within those responsibilities.

WHO WOULD PLAY HER IN A BIOPIC: Anna Kendrick

HOMETOWN: Edison, New Jersey EDUCATION: Fairleigh Dickinson University (B), New Jersey Medical School (MD), Harvard University (M), Massachusetts Institute of Technology (M), Johns Hopkins (C) BEST ADVICE HE’S RECEIVED: Never count how many patients you see in a day. Treat each patient as the most important person.

SOMETHING FEW PEOPLE KNOW ABOUT HIM: He wakes up at 3:30 a.m. every day.

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KATE ARRIZZA

THIERRY BEAUD

President and CEO South Florida Science Center and Aquarium

Restaurant Proprietor Titou Hospitality

Arrizza has received an impressive array of awards and recognitions for her work at the Science Center over the past 10 years, including being named in South Florida Business Journal’s 40 Under 40 and receiving the Sun Sentinel’s Top Workplace Professional Award. During her tenure at the Science Center, operating revenue more than doubled, from $2.2 million to more than $5 million. STEM education programming has also more than doubled, and the facilities have been renovated and enlarged from 20,000 square feet to 40,000 square feet.

Born and raised in Bordeaux, France, Beaud opened his first restaurant, Pistache French Bistro, in 2008. Three years later, he opened PB Catch Seafood & Raw Bar. Beaud joined forces with chef Lindsay Autry to launch The Regional Kitchen & Public House in 2016. He continues to expand and grow each of his restaurants, receiving local and national recognition for his efforts. His past accomplishments include manager at Café L’Europe, general manager at Flagler Steakhouse, and concept opening general manager at Seasons 52.

HOMETOWN: Jupiter, Florida EDUCATION: United States Naval Academy (B), Johns Hopkins University (M) MILITARY SERVICE: She served overseas as a Naval officer for six years on the USS Carr, USS Fort McHenry, and USS Tortuga.

BEST ADVICE SHE’S RECEIVED: Nothing good ever happened from staying in your comfort zone.

HIDDEN TALENT: She’s a competitive marathon swimmer.

FAVORITE MOVIE: Jaws is the best movie ever made.

HOMETOWN: Bordeaux, France EDUCATION: INSEEC Business School, Bordeaux, France (M) TOP TRAVEL DESTINATION: San Sebastian, Spain ACCOLADES: President of the Downtown West Palm Beach Hospitality Association CAUSES HE SUPPORTS: Bahamas Relief Cruise (Founder), Feeding South Florida

Life Lesson The power of saving is more impactful than the skill of investing

Working with wife Brooke McKernan

Bill McKernan MANAGING DIRECTOR NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL

There are mostly pros, but some cons. We really understand what each other does for a living. This allows us to bounce ideas off each other and help navigate complex situations. As the Managing Director, it’s sometimes difficult to stay objective.

Greatest Talent Making people feel included and relating to them when they are learning something or in a new environment.

Paying it Forward Mentoring other people and expecting nothing in return.

My only expectation is that one day they pay it forward to someone else.

Northwestern Mutual is the marketing name for The Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company (NM) and its subsidiaries in Milwaukee, WI. William McKernan is a District Agent of NM.

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MARK J. BELLISSIMO

VICTORIA “VICKI” CHOURIS

CEO Equestrian Sport Productions

President and CEO South Florida Fair and PBC Expos

As CEO, founder, managing partner, and the largest shareholder of Equestrian Sport Productions, Bellissimo has elevated Wellington from a large series of disconnected horse events into an integrated and robust equestrian lifestyle destination. The series of companies he founded in 2005 have invested more than $500 million in the equine industry, including thousands of acres of real estate and ownership of venues such as the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center, International Polo Club, The Colorado Horse Park, and Tryon Resort in Mill Spring, North Carolina.

Chouris serves as President & CEO of the South Florida Fair & Palm Beach County Expositions, Inc., leading a team of 55 staff members. Along with her passion for the fair industry and the other industries the fair represents including agriculture and tourism, Chouris believes in giving back to the community. She serves as chair of the Board of Governors for Leadership Palm Beach County, is a board member of the International Association of Fairs and Expositions, and is past chair of Discover the Palm Beaches and the Palm Beach State College Foundation Board.

HOMETOWN: Natick, Massachusetts EDUCATION: Middlebury College (B), Harvard University (M) BEST ADVICE HE’S RECEIVED: When you want something in the worst way, that’s usually the way you get it.

HIDDEN TALENT: Orchestrating crazy fireworks displays for family, friends, and unsuspecting neighbors at his lake home in New Hampshire TOP TRAVEL DESTINATION: Amalfi Coast in Italy. In fact, most places in Italy.

EDUCATION: Palm Beach Atlantic University (B, M) TRAVELHOLIC: My husband and I have visited every state.

PETS: A 26-year-old turtle named Mr. T ACCOLADES: Chamber of Commerce Athena Award winner, Executive Women of the Palm Beaches Women in Leadership Award for nonprofits winner, Florida Federation of Fairs Hall of Fame inductee, Leadership Palm Beach County Excellence Award winner CHARITIES: Quantum House, Girl Scouts, Leadership Palm Beach County

SCOTT DIAMENT

MOHAMED ELBANNA

President and CEO Palm Beach Show Group

Regional Vice President and General Manager Four Seasons Resort Palm Beach

Diament, a New York City native, graduated from Florida Atlantic University at the age of 20 with a degree in business management and finance. He went on to cofound Provident Jewelry with partner Robert Samuels, and the pair expanded the chain to seven locations in South Florida. In 2001, he founded the Palm Beach Show Group, which produces eight shows per year encompassing jewelry, art, and antiques, with the help of two partners. Today, the graduate gemologist is a leader in the jewelry and watch industry, as well as a top exhibitor and show organizer.

As regional vice president and general manager of the Four Seasons Resort Palm Beach, Elbanna is responsible for the Four Seasons Hotel at The Surf Club and the future Four Seasons Hotel and Private Residences in Fort Lauderdale. His career with Four Seasons spans 17 years in properties across the globe. After arriving in Palm Beach, he immediately focused on the resort’s multimilliondollar renovation, now complete, which has fully reimagined the five-star, fivediamond resort as a timeless and authentic Palm Beach destination.

FIRST JOB: Bagel delivery business BEST ADVICE HE’S RECEIVED: Don’t put off until tomorrow what you can do today.

HOBBIES: Boating and sky diving TOP TRAVEL DESTINATION: London CHARITIES: Cancer Alliance of Help & Hope, Gift of Life Marrow Registry, Hope for Depression Research Foundation, The Historical Society of Palm Beach County, Cultural Council for Palm Beach County, Norton Museum of Art NEXT GOAL: Constructing and managing The Provident hotel on the corner of Clematis Street and Dixie Highway

HOMETOWN: Cairo, Egypt EDUCATION: British Academy for Tourism & Hotel Management in Cairo, Egypt HOW HE GOT INTO THE INDUSTRY: Growing up in Cairo, he was expected to join the family textile business. But in addition to factories, his father also took him to hotels, where he recalls “being swept away by grand hotel addresses in the city, with their buzzing energy and stunning interiors.”

HOBBY: Cycling, rain or shine. I often cycle to and from work and around the Palm Beaches, about 100 miles a week.

TOP OF HIS BUCKET LIST: Skydiving

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ALYSSA FREEMAN

TODD HERBST

Executive Director Marine Industries Association of Palm Beach County

Co-Owner Big Time Restaurant Group

A Michigan native, Freeman became the youngest-ever executive director of the Marine Industries Association of Palm Beach County. By collecting tens of thousands of toys for local children, as chair of the Palm Beach Holiday Boat Parade, she has turned the event into the country’s largest water-based toycollection event for Toys for Tots and Little Smiles. She is on the board of directors of CareerSource Palm Beach County, Junior Achievement of the Palm Beaches and Treasure Coast, and Barky Pines Animal Rescue and Sanctuary.

Herbst founded Big Time Restaurant Group with co-owners Bill Watson and Lisabet Summa in 1996. He is a partner in 18 restaurants, including Rocco’s Tacos & Tequila Bar, City Cellar Wine Bar & Grill, City Oyster & Sushi Bar, Big City Tavern, Grease, Louie Bossi’s Ristorante Bar & Pizzeria, and Elisabetta’s. He’s been in the restaurant business since the age of 13. After dropping out of college and moving to Marco Island, he opened his first eatery, Todd’s at Tigertail Beach, where he sold “the best hot dogs and burgers on the beach.”

HOMETOWNS: White Lake and Holly, Michigan EDUCATION: Oakland University (B), Ashford University (M) WHY SHE CHOSE THIS WORK: I love boating! I grew up boating as a child. My best childhood memories were boating and fishing with my family.

HIDDEN TALENT: Singing WHAT SHE’D TELL HER 18-YEAR-OLD SELF: Spend more time traveling and doing things you enjoy. Life goes by too fast not to do those things.

FAVORITE RESTAURANT: Square Grouper in Jupiter

HOMETOWN: Greenlawn, New York FIRST JOB: Dishwasher at an Armenian restaurant TOUGHEST CHALLENGE: Staying on top in the restaurant business NOTABLE ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Raising three beautiful daughters with his wife, Brandie WHO WOULD PLAY HIM IN A BIOPIC: A young Robert Redford CHARITIES: National MS Society and Opportunity, Inc.

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Executive Director Palm Beach County Tourist Development Council

President and CEO Economic Council of Palm Beach County

As the president and CEO of Palm Beach County’s foremost business advocacy organization, Jacobs focuses on creating a local climate for business to flourish.

Prior to joining the economics council in 2017, she spent 10 years as the corporate director of marketing for The Forbes Company’s shopping centers, including The Gardens Mall. Jacobs prioritizes giving back to the community and sits on the board of directors for The Honda Classic, the American Heart Association, the Cultural Council for Palm Beach County, and Quantum House.

As executive director of the Tourist Development Council since 2013, Jergensen provides direction for one of the largest industries in Palm Beach County through the contractual oversight of Discover the Palm Beaches, the Cultural Council for Palm Beach County, the Palm Beach County Sports Commission, the Palm Beach County Film and Television Commission, and the Palm Beach County Convention Center.

Previously, he was senior vice president of operations with Discover Palm Beach County and president and CEO of the Greater Boynton Beach Chamber of Commerce.

EDUCATION: University of Florida FIRST JOB: Scooping ice cream at Bresler’s in North Palm Beach BEST ADVICE SHE’S RECEIVED: Don’t be afraid to ask for help and always listen.

FUNNIEST WORKPLACE EXPERIENCE: Santa getting stuck in the rafters at The Gardens Mall during his arrival after a failed attempt to rappel on to the stage HIDDEN TALENT: Baking TOP TRAVEL DESTINATION: Bar Harbor, Maine CHARITIES: American Heart Association, Wounded Veteran’s Relief Fund, Honda Classic Cares Foundation

HOMETOWN: Lincoln, Rhode Island EDUCATION: Bryant University SECRET TO HIS SUCCESS: I feel I can work with anyone, and that I treat all levels of the organizations with the same respect.

FAVORITE PALM BEACH COUNTY DESTINATION: Our 47 miles of beaches COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT: He is on the board of directors for Discover the Palm Beaches, the Cultural Council, the Sports Commission, the Film and TV Commission, the Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association Palm Beach County Chapter, and the South Florida Fair.

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KENNETH R. KENNERLY

Producing Artistic Director and Chief Executive Maltz Jupiter Theatre

Executive Director; President and CEO The Honda Classic; K2 Sports Ventures

Kato joined the Maltz Jupiter Theatre following a 15-year stint as a theater producer and producer of the Tony Awards in New York City. Under his leadership at the Maltz, the nonprofit regional theater built a $10-million endowment, completed a $2.5-million renovation, began a popular New Works Festival, and created a state-of-the-art production center. Since assuming the helm, he has upped the subscriber base from 2,300 to 8,500 and increased the staff from 10 to 43 full-time employees.

Kennerly, president and CEO of K2 Sports Ventures and executive director of The Honda Classic, is a 32-year sports marketing industry veteran, focusing on professional athlete management, corporate consulting, and professional event development, management, and ownership. He also recently acquired the Marathon of the Palm Beaches and rebranded the race as the Palm Beaches Marathon. In 2006, he was recruited by the PGA Tour to resurrect The Honda Classic, which he moved to PGA National Resort & Spa.

HOMETOWN: Tequesta, Florida FIRST JOB: I’ve come full circle. I was a waiter for eight years through high school and college at Burt Reynolds Dinner Theatre, now the Maltz Jupiter Theatre.

FUNNIEST WORKPLACE EXPERIENCE: An intoxicated patron at a performance of The Full Monty years ago began screaming that the actors “must be singing to a recording” because the music was so good. We took it as a compliment.

FAVORITE RESTAURANT: The River House in Palm Beach Gardens

HOMETOWN: New York, New York EDUCATION: Dartmouth College TOP TRAVEL DESTINATIONS: Bermuda, Carmel, Scotland, and Ireland HOBBIES: Golfing, sailing, maritime history, and philanthropy TOP OF HIS BUCKET LIST: Visit Bandon Dunes Golf Club in Oregon COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT: He’s on the boards of Discover the Palm Beaches, Palm Beach County Sports Commission, Owen Cheatham Foundation, First Tee of the Palm Beaches, American Junior Golf Association Foundation, and Palm Beach North Chamber of Commerce.

DAVE LAWRENCE

PAUL LEONE

President and CEO Cultural Council for Palm Beach County

CEO The Breakers

From a CPA to world-class hotelier, Leone has created success and a unique culture for The Breakers and its 1,500 associates. After joining The Breakers in 1985, Leone became president in 1994 and was appointed CEO in 2016. While The Breakers team has given back to more than 175 organizations in the past year, Leone and his wife, Kathy, a local advocate for foster care reform, personally support organizations such as Speak Up for Kids, ChildNet, Children’s Home Society, Friends of Foster Children, Vita Nova, Place of Hope, and more.

HOMETOWN: Indianapolis, Indiana EDUCATION: DePauw University TOP TRAVEL DESTINATION: Greece (headed back in the Fall of 2021) HOBBY: Riding roller coasters. I’m a member of American Coaster Enthusiasts and have ridden more than 650 coasters all over the world.

EDUCATION: University of Kentucky MOST INSPIRED BY: Garrett Kirk, one of the family owners of The Breakers and a member of its board of directors. He’s the ultimate optimist, super intelligent, and incredibly generous and humble.

HOBBIES: Cycling, wind surfing, rowing, paddle boarding, singles tennis, golfing, and bowling FAVORITE BOOK: The Bible TOP TRAVEL DESTINATION: The Finger Lakes region in Upstate New York NEXT GOAL: Planning a family surf trip with his wife and four sons, ages 21, 23, 25, and 27 NOTABLE ACCOMPLISHMENT: Inducted into the University of Kentucky Gatton College of Business and Economics Hall of Fame in 2020

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As president and CEO of the Cultural Council for Palm Beach County, Lawrence represents the cultural community in local, regional, and national matters.

Recently, he created the Artist Relief Fund and the Palm Beach County Cultural Resiliency Fund to help the cultural sector recover from the COVID-19 pandemic.

Additionally, he launched a new fellowship program, the Artist Innovation Fellowship, to honor outstanding contributions by artists in Palm Beach County.

He is an elected member of the United States Urban Arts Federation.

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TIM NARDI

DAVID MCCLYMONT

General Manager Eau Palm Beach Resort & Spa

CEO Palm Beach Symphony

Nardi, general manager of the Forbes Five-Star, AAA Five-Diamond Eau Palm Beach Resort & Spa, brings more than three decades of experience to the position.

He previously was vice president of hotels for Menin Hospitality, where he was responsible for leading the company’s hotel portfolio. Prior to that, he oversaw the reimagination of the new 1 Hotel & Homes South Beach and managed the iconic Eden Roc Resort and Shore Club in South Beach.

SOMETHING FEW PEOPLE KNOW ABOUT HIM: He was once a sponsored competitive surfer.

TOUGHEST CHALLENGE: Transforming a 40-year-old cultural nonprofit on the verge of bankruptcy into a thriving, financially stable cultural gem impacting more than 25,000 Palm Beach County residents each year.

FAVORITE RESTAURANT: 1000 North in Jupiter BIGGEST LESSON LEARNED: Build a team of people smarter than you are, set the course, and get out of the way.

TOP OF HIS BUCKET LIST: Skydiving

HOMETOWNS: Missoula and Billings, Montana EDUCATION: University of Montana FAVORITE TV SHOW: Jeopardy HOBBY: I love to skydive and have done so nearly 1,700 times.

PETS: Webster, a 20-pound handsome rescue dog who loves to go swimming, and Miranda, a 25-pound beautiful rescue dog CHARITIES: The Humane Society, Juvenile Diabetes Foundation, Shriners Hospital for Children

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McClymont became CEO of the Palm Beach Symphony in 2014, leading it in a transformational journey into a major cultural institution and successfully navigating it through the pandemic that closed concert halls. A Certified Lean Six Sigma Green Belt executive with experience in the nonprofit, hospitality, and finance industries, he has consulted for small businesses, entrepreneurs, nonprofits, and foundations. The Jupiter native and father of four learned the importance of community in his first job delivering the Jupiter Courier by bicycle.

JORGE PESQUERA

J. MICHAEL PRINCE

President and CEO Discover The Palm Beaches

President and CEO USPA Global Licensing Inc.

Pesquera is a veteran of more than 40 years in travel and tourism and believes the Palm Beaches is primed for continued growth in both the leisure travel and groups and meetings sectors. The Palm Beaches had record-breaking visitation in 2018 and a 98-percent increase in convention center room nights since 2014.

In 2011, he earned the distinction as one of the Top 25 Most Extraordinary Minds in Sales and Marketing from the Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International.

As president and CEO of USPA Global Licensing—the official licensor and broadcaster for the United States Polo Association—Prince leads the U.S. Polo Assn. brand, which has a $1.7 billion global retail footprint, distribution in 180 countries, more than 1,100 retail stores, and 5 million social media followers. The business broadcasts high-profile polo sporting events reaching millions of viewers worldwide.

Ranked the fifth largest global sports licensor in the world, the U.S. Polo Assn. takes its place alongside iconic sports brands like the NFL, NBA, and MLB.

HOMETOWN: Río Piedras, Puerto Rico EDUCATION: Cornell University HOBBY: Bike riding on the Lake Trail in Palm Beach FAVORITE PALM BEACH COUNTY DESTINATION: The Henry Morrison Flagler Museum is no secret, but the adjacent area where the Seagull Cottage is located is a hidden gem.

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT: He is a founding member of the Accreditation Board of Destinations International, chair of Destinations Florida, former chair of the Meetings Committee for Visit Florida, and member of the Destinations International Foundation Board of Trustees.

HOMETOWN: Ada, Oklahoma EDUCATION: East Central University (B), Duke University (M) WHY HE CHOSE THIS LINE OF WORK: I enjoy the creative aspect and international impact of driving global brands that have a direct impact on consumers around the world.

PETS: A Jack Russell named Howie and two cats named Lucy and Adrianna FAVORITE PALM BEACH COUNTY RESTAURANTS: Leftovers in Jupiter and the Palm Beach Grill

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Festival Organizer; President Palm Beach Food & Wine Festival; Brickhouse PR & Special Events

President and CEO The Colony Hotel

Every year for the 20 years they’ve been together, Wetenhall and her husband, Andrew, stayed at The Colony Hotel. In December, 2016, they purchased it with the vision of preserving its history and enhancing it for future generations. There was a family connection: Andrew’s father had owned the hotel for 20 years, from 1970 to 1990. Wetenhall began her career in the late 1990s in PR for major fashion houses in New York, including Hugo Boss, Calvin Klein, and Dolce & Gabbana.

HOMETOWN: Miami, Florida EDUCATION: Florida International University SECRET TO SUCCESS: Burning the candle at both ends FAVORITE RESTAURANT: The Regional Kitchen & Public House in West Palm Beach WHO WOULD PLAY HIM IN A BIOPIC: Kermit the Frog CHARITIES: Share Our Strength’s No Kid Hungry campaign

EDUCATION: Vanderbilt University PIECE OF HISTORY: The Colony has hosted U.S. presidents, countless movie stars and music legends, and was even the winter home of the Duke and Duchess of Windsor.

SOMETHING FEW PEOPLE KNOW ABOUT HER: She’s a native of the Midwest who lived in more than six cities in the first 20 years of her life.

CHARITIES: Central Park Conservancy’s Playground Partners, trustee at Children’s Museum of the East End

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As a passionate foodie, Sabin is the festival organizer responsible for the exponential growth of the Palm Beach Food & Wine Festival, bringing star talent and legendary celebrity chefs to the Palm Beaches for this annual event. With a background in design and public relations, Sabin created Brickhouse Public Relations & Special Events to provide a unique experience and unlimited opportunities for clients.

Palm Beach Food & Wine Festival was named in the top 10 Food & Restaurant Industry Events in South Florida for 2018-2019 by BizBash.

NANCY BRINKER

CHARLENE FARRINGTON

Co-Founder The Promise Fund

Executive Director Spady Cultural Heritage Museum

Along with Julie Cummings and Laurie Silvers, Brinker co-founded The Promise Fund, a nonprofit focused on reducing deaths from breast and cervical cancer in Florida. Prior to that, she founded the Susan G. Komen Foundation in honor of her sister who died of breast cancer. Formerly, Brinker held the position as United States Ambassador to Hungary and Chief of Protocol in George W. Bush’s administration. She advocates for LGBT equality and serves on the leadership team for the Harvey Milk Foundation. She also hosts the Conversations with Nancy Brinker program on Newsmax.

Farrington is the executive director of Expanding and Preserving Our Cultural Heritage, Inc., (EPOCH) a nonprofit organization that preserves and shares Black history. The Spady Cultural Heritage Museum, located in the West Settlers’ Historic District of Delray Beach, Florida, carries out EPOCH’s mission. In 2012, Farrington took over leadership of the organization. She implements a highquality exhibition schedule, strengthens relationships with stakeholders in the government and private sectors, increases revenue, and redefines its cultural programming. Farrington has two sons and is the daughter of Vera Farrington, founder of the Spady Cultural Heritage Museum.

HOMETOWN: Peoria, Illinois EDUCATION: University of Illinois ACCOLADES: Mary Woodard Lasker Award for Public Service, Forbes Trailblazer Award, Presidential Medal of Freedom, USA Today’s Women of the Century FAVORITE PALM BEACH COUNTY DESTINATION: The Palm Beach Lake Trail TOP OF HER BUCKET LIST: Visiting the countries she got to know during her government service and finishing her second book

EDUCATION: Mercer University FAVORITE TV SHOW: The Big Bang Theory LESSON LEARNED: Traumatic experiences have given me perspective when dealing with other people. I have learned that everyone deserves to be treated with kindness until they reject it.

WHY SHE CHOSE THIS LINE OF WORK: I realized how much I didn’t know about Black History in Palm Beach County and decided I would work in the field.

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CLINTON B. FORBES

PATRICK FRANKLIN

Executive Director Palm Tran

President and CEO Urban League of Palm Beach County

For more than 30 years, Forbes has solidified a reputation as a leader and innovator in public transportation. A Florida native, he has been the executive director of Palm Tran since November 2015. Immediately upon arriving at Palm Tran, Forbes re-energized and transformed the Palm Beach County transit agency introducing a variety of bold and necessary enhancements. Under Forbes’ leadership, Palm Tran recently won the Safety and Security Award from the American Public Transportation Association.

Franklin moved to Palm Beach County in 1988 with his wife, Rachelle M. Franklin. Over the past 32 years, he has worked for Motorola (Boynton Beach), as a manufacturing and program manager (13.5 years), and with the Urban League of Palm Beach County as President and CEO since 2002. Franklin and his wife have three children, Morgan A. (second-year MBA student at the University of Chicago), Lena J. (marketing manager at Interscope Records), and Miles P. (third-year business major at the University of Florida).

FIRST JOB: Bag boy at Winn-Dixie grocery stores FUNNIEST WORKPLACE EXPERIENCE: Participating in the Men-In-Heels United Way Campaign Event SECRET TO HIS SUCCESS: Treating people better than they expect to be treated.

FAVORITE PALM BEACH COUNTY RESTAURANT: Darbster’s Vegan Restaurant in West Palm Beach CHARITIES: Now Faith Deliverance Ministries, serves on the executive board of the United Way of Palm Beach

HOMETOWN: Baton Rouge, Louisiana FIRST JOB: Co-owner of a lawn cutting service with my brother TOUGHEST CHALLENGE: Going through two layoffs during my professional career. Always be prepared to move on.

FAVORITE HOBBIES: Cycling, golf, and sports FAVORITE PALM BEACH COUNTY RESTAURANT: Trattoria Romana in Boca Raton

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LIA T. GAINES

CHAUNCEY P. GOSS II

CEO and Co-Founder Center for Enterprise Opportunity

Governing Board Chairman South Florida Water Management District

Gaines leads the Center for Enterprise Opportunity, which has provided more than $11.5 million in loans to small, Black, and women-owned businesses. She led the community to establish the Minority/Women Business Enterprise Ordinance in Palm Beach County, and is a founding member of the local National Coalition of 100 Black Women, the Coalition for Black Student Achievement, and UNIFY. Gaines currently serves as co-chair of the Social Action Committee of the WPB Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.

Goss serves as chairman of the South Florida Water Management District’s Governing Board, after being appointed to the board by Governor Ron DeSantis.

Goss’ top priorities for the agency include expediting the EAA Reservoir Project, reducing harmful algal blooms in South Florida’s waterways, and ensuring there is enough water to meet the needs of our environment and our communities.

Goss grew up on Sanibel Island and currently lives in South Florida with his wife and three sons.

HOMETOWN: West Palm Beach, Florida EDUCATION: Howard University (B), Florida State University (JD) FIRST JOB: Member of the Teen Board at Jordan Marsh at the original Palm Beach Mall. We did what was called “freeze modeling.” We would be in our mannequin poses (not even blinking) and when we changed positions and suddenly moved, customers would shriek!

FAVORITE PALM BEACH COUNTY RESTAURANT: Echo in Palm Beach, for the Palm Beach Roll and the Northern Star (vodka and lychee cocktail) BEST ADVICE RECEIVED: “You got this!” were always the words of support and love from the most inspiring person I know, my mother.

FIRST JOB: Windsurfing instructor SECRET TO HIS SUCCESS: Take what you do seriously and be proud of your work, but never take yourself too seriously or become prideful.

TOUGHEST CHALLENGE FACED: I have run for public office three times and am batting .333 with one win and two seconds. Running for office is incredibly challenging, and I have tremendous respect for anyone who is willing to do it as well as for their families.

TOP OF HIS BUCKET LIST: Kitesurfing WHO WOULD PLAY HIM IN A BIOPIC: My sons; they do a really good Dad impression.

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GREG HAZLE

Executive Director Boca Helping Hands

CEO of the Gulf Stream Council Boy Scouts of America

As the executive director of Boca Helping Hands—a multiservice agency that helps to meet the basic needs of Palm Beach County’s underserved residents— Hazle helps clients achieve self-sufficiency through job training. Prior to this role, he served as a senior executive at local Fortune 500 companies NextEra and Cemex. He and his wife, Tina, live in Boca Raton and have two daughters and three grandkids.

Hamilton’s career started in Dallas, Texas, as an executive with Boy Scouts of America. He quickly rose in leadership roles such as development director. His skill set led him to New Orleans, Louisiana, to assume the COO position. He and his family now call Palm Beach home. He is married to his college sweetheart and they have four children and a hamster named Spot-Spot.

HOMETOWN: Shreveport, Louisiana EDUCATION: Grambling State University FIRST JOB: Kroger’s grocery store FUNNIEST WORKPLACE EXPERIENCE: I once fell asleep interviewing a potential new hire.

FAVORITE PALM BEACH COUNTY RESTAURANT: Rocco’s Tacos BEST ADVICE RECEIVED: We all have the same 24 hours. What will you do with yours?

HOMETOWN: Kingston, Jamaica EDUCATION: University of the West Indies (B), University of Miami (M) WHY HE CHOSE THIS LINE OF WORK: After a long corporate career, it is a privilege to be able to touch lives in my community.

FIRST JOB: Process engineer in a Bauxite processing plant in Jamaica SECRET TO HIS SUCCESS: The “no problem” attitude that all Jamaicans are born with.

LESSON LEARNED: Life’s not fair.

WHO WOULD PLAY HIM IN A BIOPIC: Denzel Washington

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JEREMY WAYNE JOHNSON

MICHAEL HOFFMAN

President and CEO Historical Society of Palm Beach County

President and CEO Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County

Hoffman has been president and CEO of the Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County since 2015. He brings more than 25 years of experience, with a leadership portfolio focused on advancing financial resource development and expanding community engagement. In his time in the Palm Beaches, he has strengthened the organization’s collaborative partnerships with agencies, synagogues, and other institutions, while bolstering initiatives to inspire current and future leaders to increase community and philanthropic involvement.

Johnson, president and CEO of the Historical Society of Palm Beach County, has always had a passion for making his community a better place. Under his leadership, the historical society was named 2018 Nonprofit of the Year in Arts and Culture by the Chamber of Commerce of the Palm Beaches. He earned his certified association executive designation through the American Society of Association Executives.

HOMETOWN: Massapequa Park, New York EDUCATION: University of Cincinnati (B), Yeshiva University (M) BEST ADVICE HE’S RECEIVED: Think big, but start slow. In other words, don’t be afraid to be bold and aspirational in your vision, but take the time to be methodical in your execution.

FAVORITE RESTAURANT: The Cooper in Palm Beach Gardens HIDDEN TALENT: I sing and play guitar. In fact, when I lived in Baltimore, my former band had 1.5 million hits on YouTube.

ACHIEVEMENTS: The past year has been one of the most successful for fundraising, with more than $27.2 million raised for the needs of the Jewish community.

HOMETOWN: West Palm Beach, Florida EDUCATION: Florida State University FIRST JOB: Delivering papers for The Palm Beach Post FAVORITE BOOK: Anything by Dave Barry TOP TRAVEL DESTINATIONS: My family and I enjoy visiting UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

WHO WOULD PLAY HIM IN A BIOPIC: Will Ferrell CHARITIES: Historical Society of Palm Beach County, Jack the Bike Man

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MARK LARKIN

Chairman of the Board Palm Beach County Food Bank

President Boca Raton Regional Hospital Foundation

LaTour lends her expertise in finance and marketing to the Palm Beach County Food Bank as chairman of the board and loves being able to help with a basic human need. Other charities she supports include FAU Tech Runway, Bethesda Hospital, American Heart Association, Dreyfoos School of the Arts, and The Benzaiten Center for Creative Arts. She’s also a limited partner at BELLE Capital, a women’s angel fund that invests in women-owned or -run startup companies, and serves as director of marketing for The A.I.D. Group wealth management.

Responsible for leading the organization’s fundraising efforts, Larkin oversees its Keeping the Promise Campaign and events such as Go-Pink, the Hospital Gala, and other philanthropic initiatives. For the last three years, Boca Raton Regional Hospital Foundation has been one of 50 organizations named as a High Performing in the United States and Canada by the Association of Health Care Philanthropy.

HOMETOWN: Des Moines, Iowa NOTABLE ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Under Larkin’s leadership, the foundation has received an average of more than $65 million in philanthropic gifts annually. In 2018, the foundation’s team of volunteers and staff generated more than $100 million in philanthropic gifts. Over the last three years, Larkin has worked with community leaders and staff to generate $165 million for its Keeping the Promise Capital Campaign to expand and replace the hospital located on Meadows Road.

HIDDEN TALENT: I started college as a voice major. I love music and singing.

FIRST JOB: Mowing lawns. Ihad a dozen customers by the time I was 14 years old.

SECRET TO YOUR SUCCESS: Flexibility, listening, and always focusoing on the bigger picture of what you are trying to accomplish. Do not let the little things trip you up or drag you down.

HOMETOWN: Lockport, Illinois PAST LIFE: LaTour enjoyed a long career at Pepsi-Cola, including vice president of the Florida division, where she directed a 640-person sales operation and was one of six U.S. sales directors responsible for net sales of $346 million.

TOUGHEST CHALLENGE: Being promoted to the head of a new Pepsi bottling territory, where all the men in upper management were moved down a position and had to report to me.

HIDDEN TALENTS: I have a pilot’s license and used to show dogs.

WHO WOULD PLAY HER IN A BIOPIC: Michelle Pfeiffer

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PATRICIA MCDONALD

JAENE A. MIRANDA

President and CEO Nicklaus Children’s Health Care Foundation

President and CEO Boys & Girls Clubs of Palm Beach County

McDonald believes in the mission of the Nicklaus Children’s Health Care Foundation. The more than $125 million she’s helped to raise for children’s health care is proof of her commitment to the cause. With McDonald at the helm, the foundation has supported the delivery of lifesaving care to children both locally and globally. A graduate of the University of South Florida, she lives in Palm Beach Gardens with her husband, Jack. They have two children.

Miranda had been vice president of development at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Palm Beach County when she left in 2006 to become CEO of Palms West Chamber of Commerce. While at the chamber, she led a merger that created the Central Palm Beach County Chamber of Commerce. In 2013, she returned to Boys & Girls Clubs of Palm Beach County as president and CEO. Her prior marketing career included being regional marketing manager for Miller Brewing Company, and director of marketing for Kraft Bakery Company’s Southeast

NOTABLE ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Spearheaded raising more than $180 million for charities in South Florida BEST ADVICE SHE’S RECEIVED: “You know you are on the road to success if you would do your job and not be paid for it.” –Oprah Winfrey FAVORITE PALM BEACH COUNTY RESTAURANT: The Cooper in Palm Beach Gardens WHY SHE CHOSE THIS LINE OF WORK: To make an impact on the lives of children and families both locally and globally FAVORITE BOOK: The Wizard of Oz FAVORITE TRAVEL DESTINATION: Positano, Italy

HOMETOWN: Miami, Florida EDUCATION: University of Miami NOTABLE ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Increased the teen population served by Boys & Girls Clubs of Palm Beach County by 400 percent and built a new career readiness teen center in Belle Glade, Florida HER SECRET TO SUCCESS: Having no fear HOBBY: Basketball TOP TRAVEL DESTINATION: Bora Bora

LOIS POPE

JOHN F. SCARPA

Founder Leaders in Furthering Education, The Lois Pope Life Foundation

Chairman, President, and Co-Founder Palm Beach Police & Fire Foundation

Pope has made it her mission to improve the lives of the voiceless and vulnerable through the three organizations she’s founded: LIFE, The Lois Pope Life Foundation, and the Disabled Veterans’ Life Memorial Foundation. One of the country’s leading philanthropists and advocates for veterans, Pope spearheaded the American Veterans Disabled for Life Memorial in Washington, DC, as well as the national designation of October 5 as a day for all Americans to pay special honor to American Veterans Disabled for Life.

Co-founded and established by Scarpa and Tim Moran in 2006, the Palm Beach Police & Fire Foundation provides financial support and assistance to law enforcement and fire rescue workers, including academic scholarships, emergency needs, and supplementary funding for additional training, equipment, unmet needs, and public safety support programs. Scarpa leads the foundation, while also working as an entrepreneur in the cable television and cellular communications industries.

HOMETOWN: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania EDUCATION: Chestnut Hill College FUNNIEST WORKPLACE EXPERIENCE: My grandkids asked the same question. They wanted to know what it was like to work for President Lincoln. I forgave them for that eventually.

At my first job at the Baederwood Grill, when a customer asked me for a hot roast beef with a French dip, I thought he wanted a sandwich and a dance.

FAVORITE MOVIES: I love the classics: Casablanca, Citizen Kane, Dumb and Dumber. Okay, maybe just the first two.

CHARITIES: Bascom Palmer Eye Institite, Tri-County Animal Rescue, PB Food Bank, and many more

EDUCATION: Temple University FIRST JOB: I started my own company installing TV antennas and paging systems in buildings.

SECRET TO HIS SUCCESS: I was vorn with vision and the ability to apply it to my career.

SOMETHING FEW PEOPLE KNOW ABOUT HIM: I’m a certified FAA ATP pilot.

HOBBIES: Golf and tennis WHO WOULD PLAY HIM IN A BIOPIC: Clint Eastwood

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AMANDA SCHUMACHER

ANDRY E. SWEET

CEO and President Tree of Life Foundation

President and CEO Children’s Home Society of Florida

Schumacher is a philanthropist who utilizes her talents as a marketer and connector to bring together resources for Tree of Life’s global initiatives to help those in need.

Additionally, she’s the CEO and president of Insurance of the Palm Beaches and vice president of Schumacher Automotive Group. Schumacher serves on the boards of Palm Beach Island Hospice Foundation, Palm Beach Republican Club, and Oxbridge Academy. She also supports Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens, Boys & Girls Clubs of Palm Beach County, and the Center for Creative Education, among others.

As president and CEO of Children’s Home Society of Florida, Sweet has three decades of experience in child welfare and behavioral health. She joined Children’s Home Society in 2000, overseeing the transition of child welfare services from government to the private sector. Previously, she worked for the State of Florida, launching a children’s mental health model, later adopted in chapter 394, FS. She currently serves as a board member for the Florida Coalition for Children.

EDUCATION: Pine Manor College BEST ADVICE SHE’S RECEIVED: From my father: “It’s not how you think. It’s how they feel.”

Put yourself in someone else’s shoes to understand where they are coming from.

HOBBIES: Tennis, skiing, biking, fly fishing, skeet shooting, and golf TOP TRAVEL DESTINATION: Japan, where she was born FAVORITE RESTAURANT: Renato’s in Palm Beach CHARITIES OR CAUSES SHE SUPPORTS: Palm Beach Island Hospice Foundation, Boys & Girls Clubs of Palm Beach County, Palm Beach Zoo, Preservation Foundation of Palm Beach, Peggy Adams Animal Rescue, Center for Creative Education

HOMETOWN: Washington, DC EDUCATION: Florida Institute of Technology (B), University of Central Florida (M) FIRST JOB: Camp counselor in the Catskill Mountains for some very rich teen girls from Long Island. They were quick to inform me that my clothes were “so last season.”

FAVORITE PALM BEACH COUNTY DESTINATION: Singer Island. It was the place where my husband, John, first told me he loved me.

TOP OF HER BUCKET LIST: Visit Santorini. I want to see the sunset from Oia.

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MANUEL ALMIRA

LIV VESELY

Executive Director Port of Palm Beach

President and Chief Advancement Officer Jupiter Medical Center Foundation

As president of Jupiter Medical Center Foundation, Vesely has built and directed a first-rate development operation, achieving the highest philanthropic revenue levels in the medical center’s history. In fewer than five years, she and her team have raised more than $200 million of a $300 million campaign to support Jupiter Medical Center’s long-term strategic plan. In 2017, she won the Giraffe Award from Women’s Chamber of Commerce in Palm Beach County. The award is given to women who have “stuck their necks out” by taking risks and have made a difference for women in the workplace and the community.

With more than 35 years in the maritime industry, Almira has gained expertise in international imports and exports bolstered by extensive knowledge in marketing within the South Florida market. Within 18 months of joining the Port of Palm Beach in 2008, he brought the port from a $3.1-million deficit to a profit for the first time in more than a decade. He has also been instrumental in bringing in new business. A strong advocate of Florida’s seaports, Almira started a new venture this year as chairman of the Florida Ports Council.

HOMETOWN: Banes, Cuba EDUCATION: Bernard Baruch College BEST ADVICE HE’S RECEIVED: A college professor told me, “Make it in your own world.”

While it took me a couple of years to figure that out, now I constantly follow that advice.

HOBBY: Horseback riding. I’ve had the opportunity to take horseback riding tours in several countries including South Africa, the Dominican Republic, Costa Rica, and Cuba.

ACCOLADES: Florida Governor’s Business Ambassador Medal

HOMETOWN: Nesconset, New York EDUCATION: Syracuse University (B), University of Kent (M), New York University (M), Columbia University (M) FAVORITE BOOK: The House of Spirits by Isabel Allende TOP OF HER BUCKET LIST: Antarctic marathon CHARITIES: National Organization for Women, American Civil Liberties Union, Furry Friends

LAURA ANTHONY

BILL BONE

Founding Partner Anthony Law Firm

Trial Lawyer, Managing Partner Larmoyeux & Bone

Anthony, a leading securities attorney, provides corporate counsel to small-cap and middle-market private and public companies. Since founding Anthony Law Firm in 2001, she’s grown it into a nationally recognized and respected boutique practice with 12 attorneys. She received her bachelor’s in economics from Florida Atlantic University and her law degree from Florida State University. She’s also the author of securitieslawblog.com and produces and hosts lawcast.com, Corporate Finance in Focus.

As a board-certified trial lawyer, Bone has obtained jury verdicts and settlements of more than a $100 million for his clients. As a native-born, lifetime Palm Beach County resident and a dedicated volunteer, he frequently holds leadership roles in local nonprofit organizations and often shares his gift of public speaking with audiences. Bill Bone is listed in the book Best Lawyers in America; Super Lawyers calls him one of the best in his field; and Martindale-Hubbell gives him the highest accolades for legal ability and ethics.

HOMETOWN: Windsor, Ontario, Canada FAVORITE TV SHOW: Succession LESSONS LEARNED: As long as I continue to fight through any challenge and never forget who I am, everything works out.

HOBBY: Tennis BUSINESS IDOLS: Sheryl Sandberg, Shari Redstone, and Jeff Bezos CHARITIES: On the board of directors for the American Red Cross’ Palm Beach and Martin County Chapter

EDUCATION: University of Florida (B, JD) FAVORITE QUOTE: “Never give in, except to convictions of honor and good sense.” –Winston Churchill GOOD SPORT: Although he’s competed in more than 100 triathlons and individual running, cycling, and swimming events, he’s never won a race.

WORLD TRAVELER: He’s visited six of the seven continents and toured nearly 100 countries.

HOBBIES: He loves live theater and attends the Tony Awards every year.

FAMILY MAN: He has four college-age children who poke fun at him on Instagram, and a rhodesian ridgeback named Buddha who thinks he’s terrific.

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JIM DEVRIES

LLOYD BUCHER

CEO ADT

Vice President and General Manager WPTV

As the CEO of ADT, a leading provider of security for homes and businesses, DeVries spearheads the company’s sales and marketing, installation and service, customer support, and business operations. He ascended to the role in 2017 after previously serving as COO. Prior to working with ADT, DeVries was executive vice president of Allstate Brand Operations and led a team of more than 7,000 people.

Bucher, vice president and general manager of WPTV, briefly practiced law before turning to television with his first job as a sales person for CBS in Philadelphia. He moved to South Florida in 2005 to oversee sales at WPLG in Miami. In 2007, he joined WPTV. He is an autism advocate on behalf of his son and loves calling South Florida home. He is an Emmy Award winner for Station Excellence and a Florida Atlantic University Center for Autism and Related Disabilities Man of the Year.

EDUCATION: Trinity International University (B), Loyola University Chicago (M), Northwestern University (M) HEADQUARTERS: Boca Raton EMPLOYEES: 18,000 YEARS IN BUSINESS: 150

HOMETOWN: Richboro, Pennsylvania EDUCATION: Hofstra University (B), Widener University School of Law (JD) WHY HE CHOSE THIS LINE OF WORK: The television business is fun, informative, challenging, and impactful. Who wouldn’t want to be a part of it?

HOBBY: Collecting antique baseball cards dating back to the early 1900s.

FAVORITE TV SHOW: Breaking Bad

H. WAYNE HUIZENGA JR.

JEFFREY FISER

CEO Rybovich

President and CEO Tropical Shipping

In 2015, Fiser was named the president and CEO of Tropical Shipping, South Florida’s premier shipping company that moves cargo from Florida to Canada and to the Caribbean and the Bahamas. Previously, the Ohio native held numerous senior executive positions within the company. Prior to working with Tropical Shipping, he was a director at SeaLand, another container shipping company. He and his wife, Lois Ann, have been married for more than 36 years and have three children and a growing number of grandchildren.

Huizenga is the CEO of Rybovich, a super-yacht marina in West Palm Beach and Riviera Beach that celebrated 100 years in business in 2019. His father, H. Wayne Huizenga Sr., a businessman who owned many South Florida sports teams and launched three Fortune 500 companies, purchased Rybovich in 2005. Huizenga is also the president of investment company Huizenga Holdings. He and his wife of more than 28 years, Fonda, have four children together.

EDUCATION: University of Tampa PASSION FOR LEARNING: Huizenga served on the Florida Board of Governors, which oversees the state university system.

MAN OF FAITH: He’s a founding member of the board of the Christian Community Foundation of South Florida.

ACCOLADES: Excalibur Award for Business Leader of the Year from the Sun Sentinel in 2015

EDUCATION: University of South Florida (B, M) SOMETHING FEW PEOPLE KNOW ABOUT HIM: He’s worked for Tropical Shipping three separate times in his career.

OUTREACH: Since Hurricane Dorian, Tropical Shipping has been committed to aiding relief efforts in the Bahamas.

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GARY S. LESSER

MIMI MADDOCK MCMAKIN

Managing Partner Lesser Lesser Landy & Smith

Founder and Interior Decorator Kemble Interiors Inc.

Lesser is a third-generation Palm Beach County attorney who handles significant personal injury cases by referral only. He received his law degree from the University of Miami and decided to go into personal injury law after working with well-known personal injury attorney Tod Aronovitz. Lesser is very involved and passionate about helping the community he grew up in, and he has served on the Florida Bar Board of Governors for nine years. He and his wife of 26 years, Jennifer, have three children, Lillian, Josie, and Rebecca.

A fourth-generation Palm Beacher, McMakin is the founder of and an interior decorator at Kemble Interiors. She began the firm in 1982, and it has since become multigenerational, with her daughters expanding the business to New York and London. With more than 40 years of experience consulting and working with licensed architects and contractors, she is recognized for her distinctive fusion of whimsy and respectful home restoration.

BEST ADVICE SHE’S RECEIVED: Never give up, be polite, and always return phone calls. Be humble; this is not a business for people who find themselves overly entitled.

HOBBIES: Watercolor painting, and walking FAVORITE RESTAURANT: Pizza Al Fresco in Palm Beach WHO WOULD PLAY HER IN A BIOPIC: Meryl Streep ACCOLADES: Kemble Interiors has appeared on the AD100 List and the Elle Décor A-List. She has received the Garden Club of Palm Beach Preservation Award, and is a two-time winner of the Palm Beach Ballenger Award.

FIRST JOB: Working at Publix INSPIRATION: My mother had a belief that things can always be better, so I try to go forward with that positive attitude.

FAVORITE RESTAURANT: Okeechobee Steakhouse in West Palm Beach CHARITIES: Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County, Young Singers of the Palm Beaches FAVORITE BOOK: Farewell Espana by Howard Sacher TOP OF HIS BUCKET LIST: Going back to visit Israel

SARA MCCANN

CEO and Creative Director McCann Design Group; Hive Home, Gift & Garden; Hive for Her, for Him & Kids; Hive Trade Showroom; Hive Bakery & Cafe

ARTHUR J. MENOR Managing Partner Shutts & Bowen LLP

After moving to Palm Beach in the 1990s, McCann founded her interior design firm, McCann Design Group, in 2000. Recognizing the need for a high-end home store in the Palm Beach area, McCann opened Hive Home, Gift & Garden in 2013 as a showcase for her fresh, elegant style. Extending her passion for design beyond interiors, she expanded the Hive brand in 2019 to include the apparel boutiques, Hive for Her, Hive for Him & Hive for Kids. As a visionary and a tastemaker, McCann has set the standard for Palm Beach living with Hive Collective.

As the managing partner of Shutts & Bowen’s West Palm Beach office, Menor is a member of the firm’s executive committee and chairman of the Real Estate Leasing Practice Group. A nationally recognized real estate lawyer, he has more than 40 years of experience in all facets of commercial real estate, focusing on commercial leasing and the acquisition and disposition of commercial real estate.

FIRST JOB: Working for my parent’s business, Lake Worth Monument Company, which is one of the oldest continuously operating businesses in South Florida (and is currently owned by my brother).

WHO WOULD PLAY HIM IN A BIOPIC: Ben Kingsley or Bryan Cranston PETS: A dog named Tebow and a cat named Cheese FAVORITE PALM BEACH COUNTY RESTAURANT: Cut 432 in Delray Beach CHARITIES: United Way of Palm Beach County, Northend RISE (a Purpose-Built Community) NOTABLE ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Elected to the American College of Real Estate Lawyers in 2009. First chair of the Housing Leadership Council, where I helped address workforce housing issues in Palm Beach County. I will become the chair of the Economic Council of Palm Beach County on January 1, 2021.

SOMETHING FEW PEOPLE KNOW ABOUT HER: I learned how to arrange flowers helping my friend Sarah, who is a florist from Toronto. She always volunteered to do the floral arrangements for large charity events, and when she needed help, she would enlist me to create 20-plus identical arrangements at a time. Now I enjoy doing arrangements for my house and many events in our store.

CHARITIES: The Alliance for Eating Disorders Awareness, the Boys & Girls Clubs of Palm Beach County, the Center for Creative Education, the Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens, Christ Fellowship NEXT GOAL: Opening Hive Bakery and Café in 2021.

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MICHAEL J. PUMO

BILL PERRY

Market Manager CBS12, Compulse Digital, CW34, MyNet15, Azteca48

Managing Shareholder Gunster

Perry, who joined Gunster in 1986, manages the firm’s day-to-day operations and practices real estate and business law, specializing in complex commercial and financial transactions. Many of the projects he’s worked on, such as power plants, airports, and residential communities, have helped shape South Florida. Inspired by his father who was also a lawyer, he earned his law degree at the University of Florida, completed his undergrad at the University of Pennsylvania, and also studied at King’s College in London.

Pumo, market manager at CBS12, Compulse Digital, CW34, MyNet15, and Azteca48, previously was vice president of broadcast sales for Freedom Communications. Prior to that, he was president and general manager for WFLA (NBC) in Tampa. His extensive career in television has encompassed roles including general manager at several stations around the country, as well as sales manager, account executive, and news and sports anchor.

HOMETOWNS: Born in Augusta, Georgia, and raised in Cleveland, Ohio EDUCATION: Eastern Illinois University WHY HE CHOSE THIS LINE OF WORK: When I figured out I wasn’t going to make the Major Leagues as a baseball player, I turned to TV. BEST ADVICE HE’S RECEIVED: Always look outside the box and don’t be afraid to carve a new path.

FAVORITE PALM BEACH COUNTY DESTINATION: Jupiter Lighthouse, from afar or on top HOBBIES: Food, traveling, and golfing CHARITIES: Disabled Veterans, United Way of Palm Beach County

HOMETOWN: Manchester, Connecticut NOTABLE ACCOMPLISHMENTS: He has completed more than 50 marathons and raised four kids and one grandson.

HOBBIES: He’s an accomplished pilot, avid fisherman, and competitive runner.

FAVORITE BOOK: The Old Man and the Sea by Ernest Hemingway CHARITIES: United Way of Palm Beach County, American Heart Association, Kravis Center, Easter Seals, Boy Scouts of America, Delray Achievement Center TOP OF HIS BUCKET LIST: Visit Patagonia

BYRON RUSSELL

CAROLINE TAPLETT

Chairman and CEO Cheney Brothers Inc.

President and General Manager WPBF

Russel, grandson of founder Joe Cheney, joined the company as a buyer and warehouse manager in 1976. He became CEO in 1981 and guided the food service distributing company into a new era. Today the company stocks more than 64,000 items, boasts 12 locations, and is involved in numerous charitable outreach efforts.

Taplett has served Hearst-owned WPBF as president and general manager for more than 10 years. In 1994, she joined the station as national sales manager and eventually became the general sales manager. Prior to joining WPBF, she worked for Blair Television and Katz Television, two of New York City’s leading national TV advertising firms. She serves on the board for the Florida Association of Broadcasters. Taplett and her husband reside in Palm Beach Gardens with their four children.

EDUCATION: Stetson University YEAR FOUNDED: 1925 SALES: $2 billion EMPLOYEES: 3,000

EDUCATION: University of Miami PETS: Two dogs named Sampson and Oreo EMPHASIS ON LEADERSHIP: In 2007, Taplett graduated from the Leadership Palm Beach County program, a nine-month educational exploration of Palm Beach County that teaches participants foundations for leadership.

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SUZY WHALEY

GEORGE ELMORE

President Professional Golfers’ Association of America

Founder, President Hardrives of Delray

Whaley is the first woman ever elected to an officer position within the PGA, but that achievement only begins to illustrate her career in the golf industry. She was a LPGA Tour member in the early ’90s and the first woman to qualify for a PGA Tour event since Babe Zaharias in 1945. Whaley still golfs competitively and teaches as the PGA director of instruction for Suzy Whaley Golf and the Country Club at Mirasol. She and her husband, Bill, also a PGA employee, have two daughters, Jennifer and Kelly.

As South Florida grew, the roads and highways grew along with it. In 1953, Elmore founded Hardrives Paving, responsible for constructing much of I-95 and many of the area’s major thoroughfares. Along with partners, the company also developed major residential and golf course communities. For more than 60 years, Elmore has committed his time to civic, educational, and cultural organizations and has served on more than 30 boards, leading him to be honored numerous times for his leadership, community involvement, and philanthropic impact in Palm Beach County.

EDUCATION: University of North Carolina FUNNIEST WORKPLACE EXPERIENCE: I spent more time hitting balls than selling them at a local driving range I worked at when I was 15 years old. I’d look back to see Jim Boeheim helping customers behind the counter for me so I could continue practicing.

FAVORITE RESTAURANT: Café Chardonnay in Palm beach Gardens CHARITIES: PGA Reach, Annika Foundation, First Tee WHO WOULD PLAY HER IN A BIOPIC: Jamie Lee Curtis ACCOLADES: Golf magazine recognized her as one of the Top 100 Teachers in America in 2019, and she’s instructed more than 300 children who have gone on to play collegiate golf.

HOMETOWN: New Castle, Pennsylvania MOST INSPIRING PERSON: Dr. Glen Creech, the second president of FAU. He gave me confidence to be a community leader.

FAVORITE PALM BEACH COUNTY DESTINATION: The Kravis Center PETS: A biewer terrier named Cooper SOMETHING FEW PEOPLE KNOW ABOUT HIM: He rides motorcycles.

FAVORITE RESTAURANT: Café L’Europe in Palm Beach WHO WOULD PLAY HIM IN A BIOPIC: Charlton Heston

DAVE FRISBIE

DALE HEDRICK

CEO Hedrick Brothers Construction

Frisbie enjoys working with his multigenerational family to invest in quality projects that enhance communities, provide augmented environments, and result in a more sustainable world. Recently, his firm partnered with The Breakers to envision a major Palm Beach revitalization, Via Flagler by The Breakers, featuring new shops and dining venues along Royal Poinciana Way. Frisbie was instrumental in the redevelopment of West Palm Beach, and was named to The Palm Beach Post’s list of Twentieth Century’s 100 Most Influential Leaders to the City.

Hedrick is the CEO of Hedrick Brothers Construction, a privately owned company he founded in 1979. Headquartered in West Palm Beach (with offices in Melbourne and Pompano Beach), it serves both the public and private sectors, encompassing commercial, industrial, municipal, and educational construction, along with a dedicated division for luxury residential and equestrian estates. He is also the president of Pembroke Student Housing, and co-founder and president of Hedrick Kirco Properties, a Florida-based commercial real estate organization.

HOMETOWN: Garden City, Long Island, New York EDUCATION: University of Virginia (B), Harvard University (M) LESSONS LEARNED: I loved short cuts, but my brother proved to me that doing all the little things right is a far more productive strategy.

MOST INSPIRED BY: The remarkably talented, world-renowned artchitect César Pelli helped me comprehend the multiple values of great architecture.

HOBBIES: Outdoor adventures with friends and family

HOMETOWN: West Palm Beach, Florida EDUCATION: University of Florida HIDDEN TALENT: I have turned into a coffee connoisseur and become quite adept at roasting my own beans.

FAVORITE BOOK: I am a fan of the leadership books by Patrick Lencioni.

ACCOLADES: He was inducted into the M.E. Rinker Sr. School of Construction Management Construction Hall of Fame in 2019 and received the World Leaders Group Servant Leader of the Year Award in 2015.

ROB WOODHAM

CHRISTINA CERNIK

Senior Director Frisbie Group

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LORI BERG

GOPAL RAJEGOWDA

General Manager The Royal Poinciana Plaza

Senior Vice President Related Companies

Berg has been immersed in the luxury fashion industry since the beginning of her career and brings more than three decades of experience to her role as general manager at The Royal Poinciana Plaza. She has worked in every aspect of luxury retail including inventory management, merchandising, sales, event production, and marketing. She has also held a variety of managerial and directorial roles at several highly regarded fashion institutions including Saks Fifth Avenue and Neiman Marcus. Berg is deeply ingrained in the Palm Beach community and serves on multiple charitable committees.

Rajegowda followed an early passion for architecture into the business of real estate development. He joined Related Companies in 2004 and has more than 15 years of experience managing all aspects of mixed-use real estate acquisition and development.

Recent projects under his leadership include the development of the Hilton West Palm Beach, the re-imagination of Rosemary Square, formerly known as CityPlace, and the development of 360 Rosemary, a Class-A office building located within the Rosemary Square neighborhood.

HOMETOWN: New York, New York EDUCATION: Cornell University (B), Columbia University (M) FIRST JOB: Analyst on Wall Street HIDDEN TALENT: I’ve run four marathons.

SECRET TO SUCCESS: Knowing that there are no secrets—only hard work, passion, and a strong team.

FAVORITE PALM BEACH COUNTY DESTINATION: Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens FAVORITE BOOK: The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald

WHY SHE CHOSE THIS LINE OF WORK: Since I was a little girl, this was all I’ve ever wanted to do. Fashion was–and is–my passion!

SOMETHING FEW PEOPLE KNOW ABOUT HER: I was a professor of store management at the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York.

BEST ADVICE RECEIVED: Be yourself.

CHARITIES: The Alliance for Eating Disorders Awareness, Dress for Success Palm Beaches, Cancer Alliance of Help & Hope

YVONNE JONES

WHITNEY PETTIS JESTER

Director of Property Management O’Connor Capital Partners

Director of Marketing & Merchant Relations The Gardens Mall, The Forbes Company

With more than a decade of experience in luxury marketing and digital strategy, Pettis Jester joined The Gardens Mall in Palm Beach Gardens in 2008 and is responsible for developing and executing engaging marketing, public relations, social media, guest services, and advertising strategies. She previously worked on the management teams for the Town Center at Boca Raton, the O’Donnell Agency, and the Boca Raton Resort & Club, a Waldorf Astoria Resort.

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HOMETOWN: Palm Beach Gardens, Florida EDUCATION: Florida State University FIRST JOB: Sales associate at LOFT at The Gardens Mall. My first manager is still a manager in this mall today, and I have the pleasure of working with her many years later.

SECRET TO SUCCESS: Sense of urgency, follow-through, follow-up, and always being real COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT: She is a member of Junior League of the Palm Beaches, where she was a Leadership Award winner in 2019, and also a member of the Palm Beach North Chamber’s Small Business Advisory Council. In 2010, she founded Kiwanis Young Professionals of the Palm Beaches.

Jones is a certified property manager and a certified commercial investment member with more than 30 years of experience managing and acquiring commercial, mixed-use, and multi-family properties across the U.S. In 2014, she joined O’Conner Capital Partners, which operates The Esplanade on Worth Avenue in Palm Beach. Previously she worked for the Chicago-based retail and multi-family development firm McCaffrey Interests, where she served as managing director of asset and property management.

HOMETOWN: White Plains, New York EDUCATION: SUNY Oswego (B), City University (M) FUNNIEST WORKPLACE EXPERIENCE: Coming into the office one morning with two different shoes on HIDDEN TALENTS: She speaks German and Italian and used to speak Hebrew and Russian.

TOP TRAVEL DESTINATION: Africa FAVORITE BOOK: The Razor’s Edge by William Somerset Maugham BEST ADVICE FOR RECENT GRADS: Focus on yourself, your work, your strengths, and your efforts. Do not worry about what others are doing.

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PENNY G. MURPHY

General Manager Town Center at Boca Raton, Simon Property Group

President Pioneer Linens

Murphy, president of Pioneer Linens, began her career as an educator, founding the first area kindergarten in Wellington. In 1995, she became vice president of Pioneer Linens, a company started in 1912 by her grandfather, Max Greenberg.

She became the third generation to run the business as she gradually took on the day-to-day operations from her father. Along with a storefront on Clematis Street in West Palm Beach, she has modernized the business to include online retail.

Recognized as one of Simon Property Group’s “Best of the Best” general managers for six years in a row, Saldaña chose his line of work because it gave him the opportunity to use his marketing and people skills. He joined Simon Property Group in 1993 as a marketing director and quickly moved on to manage other Simon centers before taking on the management of the Town Center at Boca Raton. In 2018, he led his team to a regional “Best Mall Team” award.

HOMETOWN: West Palm Beach, Florida EDUCATION: George Mason University (B), Wheelock College (M) TOUGHEST CHALLENGE: When my father passed away in 2007, Pioneer Linens was just five years away from turning 100. Then came the downturn in 2008. I couldn’t let the business go down on my watch.

WHO WOULD PLAY HER IN A BIOPIC: Helen Mirren ACCOLADES: In 2012, Murphy was honored with the Chamber of Commerce of the Palm Beaches Small Business Person of the Year Award. In 2015, she received the Palm Beach Atlantic University American Free Enterprise Day Companion Medalist Award.

EDUCATION: University of Texas – Pan American FIRST JOB: Radio salesman and DJ SOMETHING FEW PEOPLE KNOW ABOUT HIM: I’m an amateur painter. I also play acoustic guitar and write songs.

SECRET TO SUCCESS: Never think you are the smartest person in the room. There is always someone who can teach you something new.

CHARITIES: Boca Helping Hands, Habitat for Humanity of South Palm Beach County ACCOLADES: Participated in the Guinness Book of World Records for the most scuba divers working on and cleaning the ocean simultaneously

ROB SAMUELS

GERRY SMITH CEO Office Depot

President and CEO Provident Jewelry

As president and CEO of Provident Jewelry, Samuels oversees a chain of South Florida stores with locations in West Palm Beach, Jupiter, Wellington, Naples, Fort Myers, and Palm Beach. He is co-founder and vice president of the Palm Beach Show Group, which produces both trade and luxury consumer shows in convention centers around the country. He is also founding partner of CJS, a multistate, hospitality-specialized janitorial company that services more than 500 restaurants in the U.S.

Since becoming the CEO of Office Depot in 2017, Smith has been on a mission to transform the retail giant into a digital services provider. Previously, he was the COO at multibillion-dollar tech company Lenovo, where he was instrumental in its growth to become the largest personal computer company. Smith also held executive positions at Dell.

EDUCATION: Pacific Lutheran University HEADQUARTERS: Boca Raton ANNUAL SALES: $11 billion NUMBER OF STORES: 14,000 YEAR LAUNCHED: 1986

HOMETOWN: As the son of a U.S. Navy commander, I grew up in many places in the U.S. and abroad.

EDUCATION: University of Florida, graduate gemology degree at Gemological Institute of America BEST ADVICE HE’S RECEIVED: From my father: “Always keep your word.”

TOP OF HIS BUCKET LIST: Visit Japan COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT: From 2002 to 2018, he served on the board of the Downtown Development Authority of West Palm Beach.

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PEOPLE ARIZZA, KATE.. ................................................................................ 25 ATHERLEY, SUSAN........................................................................... 18 ALMIRA, MANUEL . . ........................................................................ 36 ANTHONY, LAURA........................................................................... 36 BEAUD, THIERRY............................................................................ 25 BELLISSIMO, MARK........................................................................26 BERG, LORI. . ................................................................................... 42 BETTEN, MARGARET “MARGIE”....................................................... 16 BINGHAM, DOUGLAS.......................................................................22 BONE, BILL..................................................................................... 36 BRINKER, NANCY........................................................................... 30 BUCHER, LLOYD. . ............................................................................ 38 BUKER JR., ROBERT. . ....................................................................... 21 CHOURIS, VICTORIA “VICKI”..........................................................26 DEVRIES, JIM................................................................................. 38 DIAMENT, SCOTT. . ...........................................................................26 DUNKIN, BOB.................................................................................. 16 ELBANNA, MOHAMED.. ....................................................................26 ELMORE, GEORGE............................................................................41 FANJUL JR., ALFONSO...................................................................... 21 FARRINGTON, CHARLENE............................................................... 30 FAUS, DAVID C.. . .............................................................................. 18 FENNOY II. DONALD E...................................................................... 19 FISER, JEFFREY . . ............................................................................. 38 FITZPATRICK, DAVID.. ......................................................................22 FRANKLIN, PATRICK J.. . ................................................................... 31 FRISBIE, DAVE. . ...............................................................................41 FORBES, CLINTON........................................................................... 31 FREEMAN, ALYSSA.......................................................................... 27 GAFF, RICHARD............................................................................... 16 GAINES, LIA T..................................................................................32 GOSS II, CHAUNCEY P.. . ...................................................................32 HAMILTON, TERRENCE A... ...............................................................32 HAZLE, GREG...................................................................................32 HEARON III, FANNING.. .................................................................... 19 HEDRICK, DALE...............................................................................41 HERBST, TODD.. ............................................................................... 27 HOFFMAN, MICHAEL.......................................................................33 HUIZENGA JR., H. WAYNE............................................................... 38 IANNOTTI, JOSEPH P.. . .....................................................................22 JACOBS, MICHELE........................................................................... 27 JERGENSEN, GLENN. . ....................................................................... 27 JOHNSON, JEREMY WAYNE. . ............................................................33 JESTER, WHITNEY PETTIS. . ............................................................. 42 JONES, YVONNE . . ............................................................................ 42 KATO, ANDREW...............................................................................28 KELLY, JOHN.................................................................................... 19 KENNERLY, KENNETH......................................................................28 LARKIN, MARK................................................................................33 LATOUR, MARTI...............................................................................33 LAWRENCE, DAVE............................................................................28 LAZO, NELSON.................................................................................23 LEONE, PAUL. . ..................................................................................28 LESSER, GARY S............................................................................. 39 MAURER, RALPH E.. . ........................................................................ 19 MCCANN, SARA . . ............................................................................ 39 MCCAULEY, CYNTHIA......................................................................23 MCCLYMONT, DAVID.......................................................................29 MCDONALD, PATTY. . ....................................................................... 34 MCKERNAN, BILL............................................................................ 16 MCMAKIN, MIMI MADDOCK.......................................................... 39 MELBY, GINA. . .................................................................................24 MENDEZ, LINCOLN..........................................................................24 MENOR, ARTHUR J... ....................................................................... 39 MIRANDA, JAENE A.. . ...................................................................... 34 MURPHY, PENNY.. .......................................................................... 43 NARDI, TIM.....................................................................................29 PARKER, AVA...................................................................................20 PERRY, BILL................................................................................... 40

PESQUERA, JORGE...........................................................................29 POPE, LOIS..................................................................................... 34 PRINCE, J. MICHAEL .......................................................................29 PUMO, MICHAEL............................................................................ 40 RAJEGOWDA, GOPAL. . ..................................................................... 42 RASTOGI, AMIT . . ..............................................................................24 ROBO, JAMES L... .............................................................................22 ROSS, KEVIN M...............................................................................20 ROWLING, KEITH. . ........................................................................... 17 RUSSELL, BYRON.. .......................................................................... 40 SABIN, DAVID. . ............................................................................... 30 SALDANA, SAL................................................................................ 43 SAMUELS, ROB . . ............................................................................. 43 SCARPA, JOHN F............................................................................. 34 SCHACK, RYAN. . .............................................................................. 17 SCHUMACHER, AMANDA.. .............................................................. 35 SCHWINN, DEBRA A.. . .....................................................................20 SHAPIRO, ETHAN.. ...........................................................................20 SHEAROUSE III, JOSEPH B. “JAY”.................................................... 17 SHEEHAN, DANIEL R........................................................................ 17 SMITH, GERRY............................................................................... 43 SPIROU, DENISE. . ............................................................................ 21 SWEET, ANDRY E. .. ......................................................................... 35 TAHAN, PAM. . ..................................................................................24 TAPLETT, CAROLINE. . ...................................................................... 40 TIANO, SAL...................................................................................... 18 THRETHEWEY, LINDA.. ..................................................................... 21 VESELY, LIV.................................................................................... 36 WETENHALL, SARAH.. ..................................................................... 30 WHALEY, SUZY................................................................................41 ZADANOSKY, SUZANN R.................................................................. 18

ENTITIES ADT................................................................................................ 38 ALEXANDER W. DREYFOOS SCHOOL OF THE ARTS. . .......................... 18 ANTHONY LAW FIRM...................................................................... 36 BETHESDA HOSPITALS....................................................................23 BAPTIST HEALTH.............................................................................23 BENJAMIN SCHOOL, THE................................................................. 18 BIG TIME RESTAURANT GROUP. . ...................................................... 27 BOCA HELPING HANDS. . ..................................................................32 BOCA RATON REGIONAL HOSPITAL..................................................24 BOCA RATON REGIONAL HOSPITAL FOUNDATION. . ...........................33 BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA, GULFSTREAM COUNCIL.........................32 BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF PALM BEACH COUNTY............................. 34 BREAKERS, THE. . .............................................................................28 BRICKHOUSE PR & SPECIAL EVENTS. . ............................................ 30 CBS12............................................................................................ 40 CENTER FOR ENTERPRISE OPPORTUNITY........................................32 CHENEY BROTHERS, INC................................................................ 40 CHILDREN’S HOME SOCIETY OF FLORIDA....................................... 35 CLEVELAND CLINIC FLORIDA HEALTH SYSTEM.. ...............................22 COLONY HOTEL, THE....................................................................... 30 CRESSET CAPITAL........................................................................... 16 CULTURAL COUNCIL OF PALM BEACH COUNTY.. ...............................28 DISCOVER THE PALM BEACHES.......................................................29 EAU PALM BEACH RESORT & SPA. . ...................................................29 ECONOMIC COUNCIL OF PALM BEACH COUNTY............................... 27 EQUESTRIAN SPORT PRODUCTIONS................................................26 ESPLANADE, THE............................................................................ 42 EXPANDING AND PRESERVING OUR CULTURAL HERITAGE.. ............. 30 FIRST REPUBLIC INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT................................ 18 FLORIDA ATLANTIC UNIVERSITY...................................................... 19 FLORIDA CRYSTALS......................................................................... 21 FORBES COMPANY, THE................................................................. 42 FOUR SEASONS RESORT PALM BEACH. . ...........................................26 FRISBIE GROUP. . .............................................................................41 GARDENS MALL, THE...................................................................... 42 GREENE SCHOOL, THE.. .................................................................... 21 GUNSTER . . ...................................................................................... 40

HARDRIVES OF DELRAY...................................................................41 HEDRICK BROTHERS CONSTRUCTION.............................................41 HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF PALM BEACH COUNTY............................. 33 HIVE HOME, GIFT & GARDEN.. ......................................................... 39 HONDA CLASSIC, THE. . ....................................................................28 JEWISH FEDERATION OF PALM BEACH COUNTY...............................33 JPMORGAN PRIVATE BANK. . ............................................................ 16 JFK MEDICAL CENTER. . ....................................................................24 JUPITER MEDICAL CENTER..............................................................24 JUPITER MEDICAL CENTER FOUNDATION........................................ 36 K2 SPORTS VENTURES....................................................................28 KEMBLE INTERIORS, INC. . . ............................................................. 39 LARMOYEUX & BONE...................................................................... 36 LEADERS IN FURTHERING EDUCATION. . .......................................... 34 LESSER, LESSER, LANDY & SMITH.................................................. 39 LOIS POPE LIFE FOUNDATION, THE.. ................................................ 34 LYNN UNIVERSITY...........................................................................20 MALTZ JUPITER THEATRE. . ...............................................................28 MARINE INDUSTRIES ASSOCIATION OF PALM BEACH COUNTY........ 27 MAX PLANCK FLORIDA INSTITUTE FOR NEUROSCIENCE..................22 MCCANN DESIGN GROUP............................................................... 39 MERRILL LYNCH.............................................................................. 17 NEXTERA ENERGY............................................................................22 NICKLAUS CHILDREN’S HEALTH CARE FOUNDATION. . ..................... 34 NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL. . ............................................................. 16 O’CONNOR CAPITAL PARTNERS...................................................... 42 OFFICE DEPOT................................................................................ 43 OXBRIDGE ACADEMY. . ..................................................................... 19 PALM BEACH ATLANTIC UNIVERSITY. . .............................................20 PALM BEACH CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL, THE......................................23 PALM BEACH COUNTY FOOD BANK..................................................33 PALM BEACH COUNTY TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL............... 27 PALM BEACH DAY ACADEMY........................................................... 19 PALM BEACH FOOD & WINE FESTIVAL.. ........................................... 30 PALM BEACH POLICE & FIRE FOUNDATION..................................... 34 PALM BEACH SHOW GROUP............................................................26 PALM BEACH STATE COLLEGE..........................................................20 PALM BEACH SYMPHONY.. ..............................................................29 PALM TRAN..................................................................................... 31 PIONEER LINENS............................................................................ 43 PORT OF PALM BEACH. . .................................................................. 36 PROFESSIONAL BANK..................................................................... 17 PROFESSIONAL GOLFERS’ ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA.. ...................41 PROMISE FUND, THE...................................................................... 30 PROVIDENT JEWELRY..................................................................... 43 RELATED COMPANIES. . ................................................................... 42 ROSARIAN ACADEMY...................................................................... 21 ROYAL POINCIANA PLAZA, THE....................................................... 42 RYBOVICH. . .................................................................................... 38 SAINT ANDREW’S SCHOOL. . ............................................................20 SCRIPPS RESEARCH.......................................................................22 SEACOAST BANK............................................................................. 17 SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PALM BEACH COUNTY................................... 19 SHUTTS & BOWEN, LLP.. ................................................................. 39 SIMON PROPERTY GROUP. . ............................................................ 43 SOUTH FLORIDA FAIR AND PBC EXPOS............................................26 SOUTH FLORIDA SCIENCE CENTER AND AQUARIUM. . ...................... 25 SOUTH FLORIDA WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT...........................32 SPADY CULTURAL HERITAGE MUSEUM.. .......................................... 30 ST. MARY’S MEDICAL CENTER. . .......................................................23 STIFEL, NICOLAUS & COMPANY, INC............................................... 17 TITOU HOSPITALITY. . ...................................................................... 25 TOWN CENTER AT BOCA RATON...................................................... 43 TREE OF LIFE FOUNDATION............................................................. 35 TROPICAL SHIPPING...................................................................... 38 URBAN LEAGUE OF PALM BEACH COUNTY. . ...................................... 31 UBS FINANCIAL SERVCES.. .............................................................. 18 U.S. BANK....................................................................................... 16 U.S. SUGAR..................................................................................... 21 USPA GLOBAL LICENSING, INC........................................................29 WELLINGTON REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER.....................................24 WPBF. . ........................................................................................... 40 WPTV............................................................................................. 38

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Advice From the Top We asked this year’s members of the Palm Beach 100 what advice they’d give—to either themselves at 18 or to a recent graduate. Here are some of their sage responses:

“Don’t live your life with a safety net; STRETCH

“Pursue your passions. You will excel at the things you

“Take risks, they

love and enjoy every minute of your pursuit.”

are often the best

–Dave Frisbie, Senior Director of the Frisbie Group

YOURSELF.

You may just discover an amazing path that you otherwise might not have known you were meant to take.”

decisions you will ever make.”

“You are the dreamer and the dream!”

–Lia T. Gaines, Co-Founder and CEO of the Center for Enterprise Opportunity

–Patty McDonald, President and CEO of Nicklaus Children’s Health Care Foundation

“Everything happens for a reason. Even if something does not go right,

–John Kelly, President of Florida Atlantic University

something better awaits, so don’t overthink it.”

–Pamela Tahan, CEO of Wellington Regional Medical Center

“Be open to constructive criticism; you grow from adversity.”

–Paul Leone, CEO of The Breakers

“Consistency compounds. If you make good decisions they compound and you will eventually become successful. If you make bad decisions they also compound and will result in failure. If you want to predict your future, focus on consistently making good decisions daily.”

“Don’t anticipate that your career—or your life—will take you on a straight path to your next destination. On the windy journey, take time to embrace the challenging opportunities along the way.”

–Cynthia McCauley, Chief

others are only a reflection of their own insecurities.

They do not apply to you. Your life is your own.”

Administrative Officer of

–Charlene Farrington,

St. Mary’s Medical Center

Executive Director of

and the Palm Beach

–Richard Gaff, Private Wealth Advisor at US Bank

“The words of

Children’s Hospital

“A career is a journey, not a destination.”

Expanding and Preserving Our Cultural Heritage, Inc.

–Gregory Hazle, Executive Director of Boca Helping Hands

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