CEO Connect: Lisa Holland talks leaving her comfort zone, mentoring women in aviation and more

Lisa Holland was appointed as chief executive officer of the nation’s largest privately owned aviation services and real estate network a few weeks before COVID-19 shut down the world and while dealing with the unknowns of a global pandemic that essentially grounded air travel until the world adapted. Meanwhile, she was finding her foothold as … Read more

Scenes from CEO Connect with Fran Galati (PHOTOS)

Tampa Bay Business and Wealth held its May CEO Connect with Fran Galati, an owner of Galati (along with her brothers), who also functions as human resources and information technology director, at Galati Yachts. Presenting sponsors included the CI Group, Corex Legal, Mauldin & Jenkins. The host sponsor was Jackson’s Bistro Bar & Sushi, in … Read more

TBBW Award overall winner Rhea Law to present keys for Habitat home dedication

Habitat for Humanity of Pinellas and West Pasco Counties will be joined by University of South Florida President Rhea Law, Saturday morning at 9:00 a.m., to present the keys to new Habitat homeowners, the Louch Family. Law was named Tampa Bay Business and Wealth’s overall winner in its inaugural Tampa Bay Business Women awards program, … Read more

Up & Comers: Lijah P. Lokenauth

The Tampa Bay area has no shortage of young talent. This ongoing special section seeks to celebrate the rising talent in our workplaces and the community. We have selected another group of professionals to highlight, but don’t fret if you turned in materials, or were nominated, and don’t see your recognition yet. We will feature … Read more

Up & Comers: Lauren Sweat

The Tampa Bay area has no shortage of young talent. This ongoing special section seeks to celebrate the rising talent in our workplaces and the community. We have selected another group of professionals to highlight, but don’t fret if you turned in materials, or were nominated, and don’t see your recognition yet. We will feature … Read more

On the Scene: Habitat for Humanity CEO Build Kickoff Reception (PHOTOS)

Habitat for Humanity of Pinellas and West Pasco kicked off its second annual CEO Build with participating chief executive officers and VIP guests at Neiman Marcus, in Tampa.  Fifty-five business leaders signed up to participate in this year’s event.  The build was led by honorary chairs Bill Brand, CEO of Rue21 and Habitat for Humanity … Read more