CEO Connect Recap: Oscar Horton talks leadership, legacy and lessons

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Under Oscar Horton’s leadership, Sun State International Trucks grew from a floundering dealership into a powerhouse. Today, the company’s revenue is on track to reach $250 million. It has six locations and 250-plus employees.  Horton also has a large, giving heart and a strong relationship with the University of South Florida, where he supports student … Read more

Scenes from CEO Connect with Erika Sims (PHOTOS)(VIDEO)

Tampa Bay Business and Wealth held its January CEO Connect with Erika Sims, chief executive officer of Sims HD and co-owner of Sims Crane & Equipment. The event was sponsored by Fallston Group, The William Stanley CFO Group and BankUnited. It was held at new office of TBBW, in the Mercury Insurance building, in Clearwater. Photos … Read more

CEO Connect Recap: How John Mejia builds up his team and the community inTampa Bay

John Mejia is the chief executive officer of his family-owned business, Mega Service Solutions, in Tampa, which was founded by his father, Eddie Mejia. Since taking the helm, he has pulled the company back from organizational instability and is now on track to hit $11 million in revenue by the end of 2024, with the … Read more

Scenes from CEO Connect with Oscar Horton (PHOTOS & VIDEO)

Tampa Bay Business and Wealth held its December CEO Connect with Oscar Horton, CEO of Sun State International Trucks and Horton Holdings. The event was sponsored by The Bank of Tampa, Forvis Mazars, Tampa Bay Thrives, nPerspective, Source 1 Solutions and Holland & Knight. It was held at the Sam and Martha Gibbons Alumni Center, … Read more

CEO Connect recap with Kelly Boyd-Rivera

Cadmus Dental Lab is a creator of dental prosthetics and plans to increase its space with a new lease, expand its staff over the next three years and move into new markets around the globe.  The Tampa-based company has leased 21,400 square feet, at 5701 East Hillsborough Avenue, in the NetPark business park, and plans … Read more

Scenes from CEO Connect with Kelly Boyd-Rivera (PHOTOS & VIDEO)

Tampa Bay Business and Wealth held its October CEO Connect with Kelly Boyd-Rivera, founder and CEO of Cadmus Dental Labs, in Tampa. The event was held at the University Club, in Tampa. The event was sponsored by Hyde Park Capital, Northern Trust, Shumaker and The William Stanley Group. Photos are by Tacy Briggs-Troncoso | Video … Read more

CEO Connect recap with Micha Seal

Micha Seal is the founder of Watermelon Swim, a collection of swim schools, located in the Tampa Bay area.  On track to exceed $13 million in revenue in 2024, and open three new locations, her business is doing much more than just staying afloat these days. Bridgette Bello, chief executive officer and publisher of Tampa … Read more

Scenes from TBBW’s CEO Connect with the Micha Seal (PHOTOS and VIDEO)  

Tampa Bay Business and Wealth held its August CEO Connect with Micha Seal, chief executive officer and founder of Watermelon Swim, in Tampa. Presenting sponsors for the event were Holland & Knight and The William Stanley CFO Group. The event was hosted at Perform 24, in Tampa. Photos by Pamella Lee and video by Empowering Creative.