Climate First Bank: A Mission That Became a Movement “Think big. Do not let where you come from define how far you believe you can go.” — Ken LaRoe, CEO, Bank “Most often, the hard path is the right path. Those with the fortitude to take it are the ones who succeed.” — Lex Ford, CEO, Holding Company Lex Ford, CEO (Bank) [...]

ITD Food Safety: Building Solutions That Make Life Easier “Be careful who you tell your dream to. Some people may not believe in it, but stay focused, keep pushing forward, and don’t let the naysayers distract you.” — Jason Mobley, Founder & CEO, ITD Food Safety Jason Mobley, Founder and CEO Brevard County Year Founded: 2005 Industry: Food Safety Technology, Automation, Labeling [...]

Sentry Technology Solutions: A Purpose Rooted in Partnership “Surround yourself with people who are better than you. Trust your team. Empower them. If you try to do everything yourself, you will fail and you will never scale.” — John Ohlwiler, Founder & CEO, Sentry Technology Solutions John Ohlwiler, Founder and CEO Orange County Year Founded: 2014 Industry: Managed IT Services, Cybersecurity, Enterprise [...]

Jimerson Birr: Courage Rooted in Purpose “Build systems early, surround yourself with people better than you, embrace failure as data, and ground everything in purpose. Comfort is not where growth happens.” — Charles B. Jimerson, Founder & CEO, Jimerson Birr  Charles Jimerson, Founder and CEO Duval County Year Founded: 2009 Industry: Business Law, Legal Services, Advisory Services  Visit our Website! [...]

Infinity Controls: Born from Reinvention “Be a good student. Look up every word you do not understand. And NEVER let personnel problems fester, the moment you see them, handle them. If you stay curious, spend more than 10% on marketing each week then your business will stay alive and grow.” — Lynette Barry, Founder & CEO, Infinity Controls Lynette Barry, Founder and [...]

KCarlton International: A Career Sparked by Serendipity "Serve your customers first, sell them second. Invest in people. Stay connected. That is what will make or break your business.” —Kathy Carlton, Founder & CEO, KCarlton International Kathy Carlton, Founder and CEO Broward County Year Founded: 2002 Industry: Freight Forwarding, Customs Brokerage, Global Logistics Visit our Website! A [...]

One Firefly: Designing the Future of Marketing for the Technology Integration Industry “Know exactly what you are trying to achieve and why. Entrepreneurship is hard, and success only comes if you are willing to learn, delegate, and surround yourself with people who push you to grow. You must design the business; not let the business design you.” — Ron Callis, Founder & CEO, One [...]

Just For Kids Network: Transforming Childcare and Communities in Florida “If you have a vision, follow it. You are going to mess up; that’s part of the game. Learn which advice to take, block out the noise, and stay focused on what you are building” — James Box, Owner and Founder and Thomas Hovis, Owner and Founder Hovis & Box Just for [...]

Air Van Inc.: Growth Fueled by Purpose and Capability “Find the company where you can make a positive difference every day. Know who you are, embrace collaboration, and do not be afraid to take the ball in the ninth inning when leadership calls for it.” — Ike Sherlock, President Ike Sherlock, President Duval County Year Leadership Transition Began: 2023 Industry: Supply Chain, [...]

Touching Hearts at Home: A Journey Rooted in Family “Lead with heart, stay true to your convictions, and do not let anyone talk you out of the mission God placed on your heart. Entrepreneurship is not easy, but passion and purpose will guide the way.” -Christina Ramos, Owner & Executive Director, Touching Hearts at Home Christina Ramos Owner & Executive Director Alachua County [...]