Leadership Tampa Bay announces Class of 2027
The 58-member class brings together leaders from business, government, health care, nonprofits and the military.
Why Imposter Syndrome Is Actually a Good Sign
I got the news on a seemingly random Tuesday. Our CEO was stepping down immediately, no notice, no transition timeline—nothing. Twenty minutes later I was on a call with our franchisees to inform them of the change. Later that night, long after everyone else had gone home, I remember thinking, “I have no idea what … Read more
How to Get Your Team Aligned with Your Vision
A few years ago I noticed that while my team was working hard, we still weren’t achieving what I thought we should. Sure, everyone showed up consistently. They did their jobs and hit their numbers most weeks, but when I looked closer, I realized a lot of their effort wasn’t moving us toward our goals. … Read more
Rob Higgins and the University That Shaped Him
July Cover Story Rob Higgins and the University That Shaped Him Rob Higgins overlooks practice inside USF’s indoor football facility. Photo courtesy of Evan Smith. At his father’s first oncology appointment, Rob Higgins found himself paying closer attention to his family history than he ever had before. The appointment followed a bladder cancer diagnosis that … Read more
USF elects former student body president as board chair
The University of South Florida Board of Trustees elected Mike Griffin as chairman Wednesday, placing the Tampa real-estate executive and longtime trustee in the board’s top leadership position. Griffin, vice chairman and co-head of the Florida region for Savills, will serve a two-year term. He had served as acting chair since April, when former Florida … Read more
Trenam adds nine attorneys in Sarasota expansion
The deal expands Trenam’s Sarasota presence as Florida’s legal market continues to grow.
How Benny Robles Jr. took the wheel at Bartow Ford
A second-generation dealer balances growth, culture and a family business legacy.
Mack Feldman learned real estate as his dad’s ‘secretary’
A Georgetown graduate found city-building and commercial real estate in an unexpected place.
How Envision Construction emerged from loss and setbacks
A father, a son and the setbacks that reshaped a Tampa construction company.
20 Questions with TBBW: Kourtney Sanchez, CEO of United Way Suncoast
The United Way Suncoast CEO talks leadership, family, Tampa Bay and career advice.