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COMMUNITY BUILDERS
GLENN JERGENSEN
GREG HAZLE
Executive Director Palm Beach County Tourist Development Council
Executive Director Boca Helping Hands
Hazle is the Executive Director of Boca Helping Hands, a multi-service agency which helps meet the basic needs of underserved residents of Palm Beach County, and helps them achieve self-sufficien y through job training. Prior to this role, he served as a senior executive at local Fortune 500 companies, NextEra, and Cemex. Greg and his wife, Tina, live in Boca Raton and have two daughters and three grandkids.
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.
HOMETOWN: Kingston, Jamaica EDUCATION: University of the West Indies (B), University of Miami (M) FAVORITE QUOTE: “One hand washes the other, but both hands wash the face.” BEST ADVICE HE’S RECEIVED: “If you stand for nothing, you’ll fall for anything.” HIDDEN TALENT: I make the best omelets. WHO WOULD PLAY HIM IN A BIOPIC: Denzel Washington FAVORITE BOOK: The Warmth of Other Suns, by Isabel Wilkerson GUILTY PLEASURE: Every now and then, 36 holes of golf a day FIRST JOB: Process engineer in a bauxite refine y
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 LOCAL SPOTS: Our 47 miles of beaches CAUSES HE SUPPORTS: 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.
NELSON LAZO
DAVID LAWRENCE
CEO Bethesda Hospital East and Bethesda Hospital West, part of Baptist Health
President, CEO Cultural Council for Palm Beach County
Lawrence’s 31 years as an arts administrator include grant writing/grant making, cultural tourism, organizational development, marketing, advocacy and arts policy development, strategic planning, and public art. He created innovative arts infusion strategies for major events like the 2015 NCAA Men’s Final Four and the 100th Running of the Indianapolis 500. He was a member of the Host Committee for Super Bowl XLVI as co-chair of the Cultural & Arts Programs Committee, and a member of the Civic Advisory Council. He was named a Sagamore of the Wabash, one of Indiana’s highest honors, by Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb.
Lazo has served as CEO of Doctors Hospital, home to the world-class Miami Orthopedics & Sports Medicine Institute. Prior to leading Doctors Hospital, Lazo 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. HOMETOWN: Born in Havana, Cuba. Raised in Miami. 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. BEST ADVICE HE’S RECEIVED: Work hard, stay focused, get your education, and never turn down an opportunity. TOUGHEST CHALLENGE FACED: Managing and leading people through this pandemic SOMETHING FEW PEOPLE KNOW ABOUT HIM: I am an amateur bass player. TOP OF HIS BUCKET LIST: To take an eco-tour of the Galapagos Island WHO WOULD PLAY HIM A BIOPIC: Andy García
HOMETOWN: Indianapolis, Indiana EDUCATION: DePauw University TOP OF HIS BUCKET LIST: Visiting Australia SOMETHING FEW PEOPLE KNOW ABOUT HIM: I am a roller coaster fanatic. I have ridden 650 different roller coasters all over the world. HE COLLECTS: Art: ceramics and glass GUILTY PLEASURE: Reality TV SECRET TO HIS SUCCESS: Determination
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