People Profiles

Gary Regoli reflects on his leadership journey, the evolution of the credit union industry and what comes next as he transitions into retirement.

Class is in session: Meet the new president of the University of Tampa

For 25 years, Elodie Dorso has been engulfed in the mission of Evara Health.  Dorso, a Pinellas County-born and bred native, has been leading the organization for the past six years as chief executive officer, building on the blocks laid for her dating back 40 years, by founder, Dr. Johnnie Ruth Clarke.  Ruth Clarke, the

Nelson T. Castellano is a familiar face at Trenam Law. Now a managing shareholder, he joined the Tampa Bay firm more than 30 years ago. He has spent his entire legal career there.  Raised in Tampa, Castellano’s professional journey can be traced back to his upbringing and heritage. He was born to a loving, close-knit

When you hear the name Anthony Sullivan, there’s probably a very specific image that comes to mind: The OxiClean guy.   In business as one of television’s most known pitchmen, if not the most known, Sullivan, or “Sully” as many refer to him, has a long, laundry list of commercials on his resume, but that

City Furniture, a family-owned furniture and mattress retailer based in Fort Lauderdale, is open for business in Plant City.  “As we enter this market, we’re excited to share everything City stands for as we are a company that continuously gives back to causes and communities that mean so much to our City family,” says Andrew

Tampa Bay area native Kristen Bracey discovered her life’s vocation while earning her master’s degree in social justice and human rights at Arizona State University. Working in ASU’s office of sex trafficking intervention research, Bracey had the opportunity to take part in a court-mandated diversionary program supported by Catholic Charities.   For six years, Bracey

Tommy Del Zoppo, a Manhattan New Yorker, previously spent 30 years working on Wall Street. His wife was an Emmy-Award-winning producer who had worked for MTV, eventually taking a job with Home Shopping Network, which brought the couple down to St. Petersburg. “If you would have told me this is where I’d be sitting at

It’s a love story fitting for 2022. Two professionals keep running into each other at networking events, a first unofficial date at a Tampa Bay Lightning game. Love blossoms, resulting in marriage and a blended family. Greg Zolkos and Nicole “Nikki” Stokes, now Zolkos, married on Nov. 27 and spent their Christmas holiday in St.

Ray Ferrara, a Belleair resident for more than 40 years, makes a living out of helping people live better. As founder and chief executive officer of ProVise Management Group, Ferrara’s work, and life, are both about helping people, and as a former Mr. Clearwater, his many philanthropic endeavors make an impact in the greater Tampa

Driving off Gandy Boulevard and onto Tampa land, there is a development taking shape in the former New Port Tampa property. It’s a revitalized vision from BTI Partners, a developer based in Fort Lauderdale, led by Noah Breakstone, the chief executive officer. “It’s very difficult, and unique, to be able to find 52 acres, on

Warning: Canine puns ahead. Need storage? Go fetch. A hybrid storage concept offering customers a creative solution has established its headquarters in Tampa. The choice of location makes sense, given that CEO, Peter Warhurst of Pods fame, has deep industry roots in the area. His venture, begun in 1999 and aptly named Red Rover, represents