Ernie Garateix – CEO of Heritage Insurance Company

Heritage Insurance is based In Tampa, Florida. Offering home, condo, rental property, and commercial residential insurance through a large network of experienced independent agents. Their team is committed to providing homeowners with the highest-quality property insurance and some of the most com…

Tyrus O'Neill, CEO of Benchmark International and Naming Rights Partner of the Tampa Bay Lightning. M&A Firm

Benchmark International is an award-winning global Mergers and Acquisitions firm that specializes in representing owners of privately held, middle-market businesses looking for growth strategies, exit planning, or selling their company. 

CEO of Tampa International Airport - Michael Stephens

Tampa International Airport CEO Michael Stephens took on his new role in April of 2025, inheriting an award-winning facility known for high passenger rankings, a growing number of new international and domestic routes and an exciting Airside D terminal becoming a reality in 2028. So how do you buil…

Brian Langille - Executive Director CGS Energy

We’ve recently rebranded from Clearwater Gas System to CGS Energy.  We were originally established in 1924 by the City of Clearwater, today our service area today extends far beyond the city.  In fact, over 75% of our customer base is now located outside Clearwater, across 17 municipalities in Pine…

CEO Spotlight: Joe Ebanks on Spins Laundromat, Laundry Delivery & Supporting Foster Youth

In this CEO Spotlight episode, Dana McKay talks with Joe Ebanks, CEO of Spins Laundromat and executive director of the Fox Foundation of Tampa Bay. Discover how Joe went from a surprise real estate twist to building a thriving laundry business with on-demand delivery across Tampa Bay. Plus, learn a…

TomCo Solutions President & CEO Tommy Whitehead

Tommy Whitehead is the President & CEO of TomCo Solutions, a Florida-based design-build construction firm known for its innovative approach to residential and commercial development. A multi-time award-winning entrepreneur, Tommy is also the founder of the Building Success Summit and author of the…

President and CEO of the Museum of Science and Industry, John Graydon Smith

MOSI is the intersection of science, technology and innovation in the Tampa Bay region where conversations and learning happen, knowledge is exchanged and new ideas are celebrated. We are a scientific playground full of interactive exhibits and educational programming. Visitors to MOSI can expe…

Innovative Transit Solutions: Interview with CEO Brad Miller

CEO Spotlight on NewsRadio WFLA

Jay Silver - CEO of Heilcon

Helicon is the premier Foundation Repair Company in Florida, leading the industry in Concrete Lifting & Leveling, Soil Stabilization, Sinkhole Repair, Seawall Repair, Crawlspace Repairs, Underpinning, and Helical Piers. At Helicon, we are dedicated to understanding and solving our client’s soil an…

Mike Swesey – CEO of St. Pete Economic Development Corp.

The St. Pete Economic Development Corp. helps companies discover, explore, and choose St. Pete for business relocation or expansion. We work in service of St. Pete, because when businesses relocate to or expand here, they bring new jobs, innovation, investment, and opportunities to the people of St…