Leadership Archives - Tampa Bay Business & Wealth

Bob Glaser and the making of a Tampa Bay institution Bob Glaser stands on a covered porch in Tampa, wearing a black suit and smiling beside a potted plant.

Bob Glaser stands on a covered porch in Tampa, wearing a black suit and smiling beside a potted plant.

Bob Glaser and the making of a Tampa Bay institution

Chuck Merlis April 7, 2026

How Bob Glaser built a $2B brokerage by staying independent and disciplined.

How Tampa executives train for Ironman while running businesses Chris McVety competes in the cycling portion of an Ironman race in full racing gear

Chris McVety competes in the cycling portion of an Ironman race in full racing gear

How Tampa executives train for Ironman while running businesses

Chuck Merlis March 30, 2026

Chris McVety and Rosa Elbooz built Ironman training around work, family and discipline.

Simon Property Group CEO David Simon dies at 64 Bay Street entrance at International Plaza in Tampa, where a major redevelopment is planned.

Simon Property Group CEO David Simon dies at 64

Chuck Merlis March 26, 2026

Simon Property Group CEO David Simon dies as Tampa redevelopment plans move forward.

Inside Oystercatchers: The decisions behind each dish Outdoor terrace dining at Oystercatchers overlooking Tampa Bay at sunset

Inside Oystercatchers: The decisions behind each dish

Jenna Delgado March 5, 2026

Before the first ticket prints, Shelby Farrell makes the calls that shape service.

Stand Up Guys targets $20M as commercial mix expands Casey Walsh stands in front of a Stand Up Guys Junk Removal truck in Tampa.

Stand Up Guys targets $20M as commercial mix expands

Chuck Merlis March 5, 2026

A Tampa sales hub and satellite offices aim to lift commercial work to 50%.

Moez Limayem says USF is ‘open for business’ USF President Moez Limayem tours the USF Sarasota-Manatee campus during his first weeks in office.

Moez Limayem says USF is ‘open for business’

Chuck Merlis March 4, 2026

Limayem ties internships and AI strategy to Tampa Bay workforce needs.

Bryan Stern’s Grey Bull Rescue positions for evacuations amid Iran escalation Cracked concrete wall painted with the U.S. and Iranian flags facing each other

Cracked concrete wall painted with the U.S. and Iranian flags facing each other

Bryan Stern’s Grey Bull Rescue positions for evacuations amid Iran escalation

Chuck Merlis March 15, 2026

Airspace disruptions prompt Tampa-based Greybull to position for evacuations.

Hancock Whitney targets Tampa middle market with banker-led model Hancock Whitney bank sign outside branch location

Hancock Whitney targets Tampa middle market with banker-led model

Chuck Merlis February 25, 2026

Obeck says the bank wins with local decisioning and treasury tools built for owners.

TBBW names 2026 Women Who Win finalists Red ribbon graphic announcing TBBW names 2026 Women Who Win finalists selected from nearly 200 nominations across Tampa Bay, presented by The William Stanley Group and Habitat for Humanity Tampa Bay Hillsborough.

TBBW names 2026 Women Who Win finalists

Jason Baker April 14, 2026

Finalists for the 2026 Women Who Win Awards were selected from nearly 200 nominations across Tampa Bay.

At CEO Connect, Nelson Castellano on trust and succession Nelson Castellano speaks during TBBW’s January CEO Connect event, holding a microphone on stage.