Toorak Capital Partners, based in Tampa, has crossed a major milestone, announcing it has funded more than $15 billion in mortgage loans since its founding in 2016. The real estate lending platform, which focuses on business-purpose loans for professional real estate investors, has originated over 35,000 loans backed by residential, multifamily and mixed-use properties across … Read more
Shumaker has named Rodney L. Eason Jr. as its first chief human resources officer. With more than 25 years of experience, Eason will oversee the firm’s overall human resources strategy including organizational development, recruitment, retention, compliance and performance management. “As Shumaker continues to grow, Rodney’s role will be imperative in scaling our people strategy, enhancing … Read more
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Tampa Bay has named Robyn L. Ostrem as its next chief executive officer. She will begin her new role on August 4. Ostrem has more than 25 years of nonprofit leadership experience and a long-standing commitment to youth development. She most recently served as senior vice president of operations at … Read more
The Illuminate Group, a Tampa-based provider of cold chain design and management solutions, has partnered with Compass Group Equity Partners to launch a new cold chain platform aimed at accelerating growth and innovation in the sector. The strategic partnership, facilitated by Kensington Park Capital as exclusive investment banker, is expected to significantly expand Illuminate’s research … Read more
AVID / McAdams, a national planning, design and engineering firm, is growing its Tampa footprint. The company has expanded to a 17,000-square-foot space at The Bridge on Eisenhower Boulevard and plans to add 15 new positions by the end of the year, including roles in design, engineering, project management and surveying. The firm currently employs … Read more
As Melting Pot marks its 50th anniversary, the fondue franchise has named a new chief executive officer, expanded its leadership team and has plans for franchise growth in key markets, according to a statement. John “JC” Crawford has been appointed CEO, succeeding founder Bob Johnston, who will remain chairman of the board. Crawford, who joined … Read more
Tampa Bay Buccaneers Super Bowl champion Martin Gramatica rolled up his sleeves alongside his family and foundation this week, to help build a home for Army veteran Priscilla Reed, through Habitat for Humanity Tampa Bay Gulfside’s 2025 Veterans Build. Gramatica, members of the Gramatica Family Foundation and future homeowner Reed worked side by side on … Read more
Stacey Brandt, executive vice president and chief administrative officer at Tampa General Hospital, has been named the 2025–2026 chair of the American Heart Association’s Go Red for Women campaign in Tampa Bay. Brandt will lead the regional initiative to raise awareness of cardiovascular disease, the leading cause of death among women, and inspire action around … Read more
Boston-based technology services provider Thrive has acquired Abacode, a managed cybersecurity and compliance company headquartered in Tampa. The deal marks Thrive’s second acquisition of 2025 and reinforces its focus on helping mid-market businesses meet increasingly complex regulatory demands across industries such as health care, finance and government. Abacode specializes in integrating cybersecurity and compliance into … Read more
Cushman & Wakefield has announced that Brent Miller has joined its Tampa office as managing director, strengthening the firm’s tenant advisory services. Miller brings more than 24 years of experience representing corporate occupiers, with a track record that includes over 600 office leasing and related transactions totaling more than $800 million in value, according to … Read more
