CEOs You Should Know - Tampa

On this episode of CEOs You Should Know, Ryan Gorman talks with Kenyetta Hairston Bridges, President and CEO of the Tampa Downtown Partnership. Learn about downtown Tampa's 40-year evolution, major developments like the Riverwalk and Water Street, and ongoing efforts to improve regional mobility, parking, and housing affordability. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If Jim Mazany's career had a soundtrack, it would open with Prince. His first concert was the Purple Rain tour at Nassau Coliseum. Since then, his path has run from washing dishes on Long Island to culinary school in Hyde Park to leading brands like TGI Fridays, Logan's Roadhouse and Joe's Crab Shack, and now to the CEO role at P.F. Chang's. In this episode of CEOs You Should Know, iHeartMedia Reg...

On this episode of CEOs You Should Know, Ryan Gorman talks to Mike McCann, President & CEO of Limbach. They discuss the 125-year-old company’s decision to relocate its corporate headquarters to Tampa and the complex mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems they manage for mission-critical facilities like hospitals and data centers. They also discuss how Limbach meets industry talent...

On this episode of CEOs You Should Know, Ryan Gorman talks with Dr. Cynthia Johnson, Director of Pinellas County Economic Development, about attracting high-wage industries, utilizing the Employment Sites Program to modernize local infrastructure, and regional collaboration across Tampa Bay. They also discuss major redevelopment opportunities, including the historic Gas Plant site, and strategies...

Eric Girouard, CEO of BRUNT Workwear See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of CEOs You Should Know, Ryan Gorman talks with President & CEO of Tampa Bay Partnership, Bemetra Simmons. They dive into the economic realities of the eight-county Tampa Bay region, exploring how local leaders are navigating rapid population growth alongside rising affordability challenges. Bemetra breaks down key insights from the latest Regional Competitiveness Report, highl...

Laura McDonald & Dr. Christy Lane, Co-CEOs of Flora See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nick Stengle, CEO of Brookdale Senior Living See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pat Condo, CEO of Seekr Technologies See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rob Barrosa, CEO of Electrify America See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Emily Seidel, CEO of Americans for Prosperity See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of CEO You Should Know, Ryan Gorman talks to the President & CEO of Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport, Paul Hoback, about managing the region's explosive passenger growth while preserving SRQ's easy, boutique travel experience. Hoback breaks down major infrastructure upgrades, including a new parking garage and enhanced baggage claim system, and details how the airport's pri...

Ryan Gorman talks to Rob Shaw, President and CEO of Echelon Bank, on this episode of CEOs You Should Know. Shaw shares how he left a 26-year banking career to build Tampa Bay’s newest community bank from the ground up. He also discusses Echelon’s focus on local decision-making, personal relationships, and creating an employee-centered culture.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Greg Slater is the Executive Director & CEO of the Tampa Hillsborough Expressway Authority (THEA), where he leads one of Florida’s most innovative and dynamic transportation agencies. As an independent agency of the state, the Tampa Hillsborough Expressway Authority (THEA) owns, maintains, and operates four facilities within Hillsborough County: the Selmon Expressway, the Brandon Parkway, Meridian...

Brad Miller is the Chief Executive Officer of the Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority (PSTA), the regional transit authority serving the Tampa Bay region on the west coast of Florida with more than 300 buses and 920 dedicated employees. Hear more about how PSTA impacts the greater Tampa Bay area daily. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Forward Pinellas is a land use and transportation planning agency. We guide integrated transportation and land use solutions that sustain economic value by connecting the communities of Pinellas County and the Tampa Bay region. The agency is charged with addressing countywide land use and transportation concerns, as both the Pinellas Planning Council and Pinellas County Metropolitan Planning Organ...

Andrew Koenig graduated with degrees in Finance and Accounting from Elon University in 2005 and received his MBA in Entrepreneurship from Nova Southeastern University – Huizenga College of Business and Entrepreneurship. Andrew began his full-time career with City Furniture in January 2006 in the Receiving Department unloading furniture on containers, and has worked his way up through the company a...

As a progressive leader and premier healthcare organization, Chapters Health System is dedicated to delivering innovative care throughout chronic illness progression and beyond. Since 1983 as a community-based, not-for-profit organization, Chapters Health has provided choices, education and guidance through its managed affiliates throughout the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic regions of the United Stat...

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 competitive rates in Gulf Coast states and California. They also operate Narragansett Bay Insurance in th...

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.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 build on that success as a new leader? You take a look outside at the traffic congestion and imagine a be...

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 Pinellas and Pasco counties. The name ‘CGS Energy’ better reflects our regional reach and our role as a m...

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 about his powerful mission to support foster youth aging out of the system through housing, job traini...

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 Amazon best-seller Building Success: A Toolbox for Coming Out On Top. With a deep commitment to commu...

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 expect to enjoy more than 50,000 square feet of hands-on activities and exhibits, as well as enjoy unique exp...