William Stanley

William Stanley is an influential voice in Tampa Bay’s business and civic landscape. Here, you’ll find reporting on his work, leadership and impact across regional growth, community initiatives and key economic efforts.

Exclusive: TBBW celebrates 2025 Apogee Award winners

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More than 550 guests gathered at Armature Works to celebrate the winners of TBBW’s 2025 Apogee Awards. (Photos added, keep scrolling) TBBW honored the region’s top business leaders during the 2025 Apogee Awards, recognizing c-suite executives whose leadership has elevated their companies and the community. Presenting sponsors of the 2025 Apogee Awards include Holland & … Read more

The William Stanley CFO Group expands with acquisition of local CPA firm

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The William Stanley CFO Group, a Tampa-based provider of fractional chief financial officer services, has acquired a local tax and accounting firm, Craft & Company CPAs, a business founded over 40 years ago by Jefferson Craft. The acquisition aims to expand William Stanley’s service offerings. Founded by Michelle Delker, who has been part of the … Read more

The William Stanley CFO Group launches in Tampa Bay

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Michelle Delker, a chief financial officer, has launched a new financial services firm, The William Stanley CFO Group, in Tampa. Delker has nearly twenty years of experience in key finance roles and has spent nearly a decade in both publicly traded and private companies. She has worked with Bloomin’ Brands and Granite Services, a GE … Read more