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Dr. Irfan Ali shares a people-first approach to leadership at CEO Connect Dr. Irfan Ali speaks during Tampa Bay Business & Wealth’s CEO Connect event, sharing his perspective on leadership, empathy and building a people-first health care organization in Tampa Bay.

Dr. Irfan Ali speaks during Tampa Bay Business & Wealth’s CEO Connect event, sharing his perspective on leadership, empathy and building a people-first health care organization in Tampa Bay.

Dr. Irfan Ali shares a people-first approach to leadership at CEO Connect

Chuck Merlis January 2, 2026

At TBBW’s December CEO Connect, Dr. Irfan Ali shared how trust, dignity and empathy shape effective leadership...

Garrett Greco carries a Tampa legacy into the podcast age Garrett Greco records an episode of the Tampa Bay Developer podcast during a long-form conversation about Tampa’s growth and legacy.

Garrett Greco records an episode of the Tampa Bay Developer podcast during a long-form conversation about Tampa’s growth and legacy.

Garrett Greco carries a Tampa legacy into the podcast age

Chuck Merlis January 2, 2026

Garrett Greco uses long-form podcast conversations to connect Tampa’s past with the decisions shaping its future.

Nelson Castellano leads Trenam with continuity and trust Nelson Castellano, managing shareholder at Trenam, seated in his Tampa home.

Nelson Castellano leads Trenam with continuity and trust

Chuck Merlis January 2, 2026

How Nelson Castellano leads Trenam with steadiness, trust and long-term focus.

Tampa team leads high-risk extraction of Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado María Corina Machado appears publicly after her extraction while Bryan Stern, founder of Greybull Rescue, is shown in a portrait inset.

María Corina Machado appears publicly after her extraction while Bryan Stern, founder of Greybull Rescue, is shown in a portrait inset.

Tampa team leads high-risk extraction of Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado

Chuck Merlis December 12, 2025

A Tampa rescue leader reflects on his highest-risk mission yet.

USF confirms new president University of South Florida campus sign with a portrait of Moez Limayem, confirmed as USF’s next president.

USF confirms new president

Chuck Merlis December 12, 2025

USF has officially confirmed its next president as Moez Limayem prepares to return to Tampa Bay.

How Dr. Irfan Ali built empathy into Tampa health care Dr. Irfan Ali in his Tampa office, reflecting on empathy, leadership and patient-centered health care

Dr. Irfan Ali in his Tampa office, reflecting on empathy, leadership and patient-centered health care

How Dr. Irfan Ali built empathy into Tampa health care

Chuck Merlis December 1, 2025

A Tampa physician’s journey from trauma to leadership shows how empathy can reshape health care.

Tampa CEO talks about leadership, growth and purpose Ashley Butler speaks on stage during a CEO Connect interview hosted by Tampa Bay Business & Wealth.

Ashley Butler speaks on stage during a CEO Connect interview hosted by Tampa Bay Business & Wealth.

Tampa CEO talks about leadership, growth and purpose

Chuck Merlis November 24, 2025

Ashley Butler talks about leadership growth purpose and community impact during TBBW’s November CEO Connect.

St. Pete YMCA’s new CEO sets belonging as top priority Nicci Bucher, newly appointed CEO of the YMCA of Greater St. Petersburg, stands outside a YMCA facility, smiling confidently. The YMCA logo is displayed beside her.