Apogee 2025 IMPACT Award: Brad Oleshansky
Founder & CEO
The Motor Enclave
Walk-up song: “Don’t Stop Believing’” by Journey
Day: August 18, 2025
MarineMax names national sales and brokerage director
MarineMax, based in Clearwater, has promoted Collin Heimensen to national sales and brokerage director, expanding his leadership role across the company’s nationwide network. In the new position, Heimensen will oversee sales and brokerage operations, working with regional leaders to align sales practices, performance standards and training. He previously served as general manager of MarineMax Clearwater, … Read more
Suncoast Credit Union donates $250,000 to expand Fuse scholarships at SPC and USF
Nearly 50 students at St. Petersburg College are expected to benefit from a new round of Fuse scholarships thanks to a $250,000 donation from Suncoast Credit Union. The gift, made through the Community Foundation Tampa Bay, will be recognized Tuesday, Aug. 19, at 10:30 a.m., at a check presentation at SPC’s EpiCenter. The Helios Education … Read more
Spartan Contracting promotes three executives to support growth
Spartan Contracting Corporation has promoted three members of its leadership team as the Tampa-based commercial construction company prepares for its next growth phase. Derrick Huden was named director of business development and pre-construction, Dwight “TJ” Mann was promoted to director of construction and Jay Brando was appointed project executive. Huden, who joined Spartan in July … Read more
Apogee 2025 ICON Award: Bob Buckhorn
Executive Vice President & Principal, U.S. Cities Practice
Shumaker Advisors
Walk-up song: “No Surrender” by Bruce Springsteen