The Top 100 Women Leaders of Jacksonville for 2022 (Complete)

Women We Admire is pleased to announce The Top 100 Women Leaders of Jacksonville for 2022. The city, known for being one of the largest in terms of area and as the “First Coast,” is filled with innovative and inspirational women who are the driving force behind their organization and personal successes. Jacksonville’s history is rich with women who have been the champions of change for the city. In the early 1900s, a group of African American women including Katie McCray, Margaret Thompson, Ernestine Hayes took the city’s hotel industry by storm by opening their own establishments allowing accommodations for African Americans during a time when such was near impossible to find. Their investments transformed the city into a ragtime, jazz, and blues cultural epicenter.

Since then, countless women have followed their lead by breaking into new territories, like Louise Rebecca Pinnell and Bernice Gaines Dorn, Jacksonville natives and Florida's first female lawyers. Like those who came before them, this year’s awardees work tirelessly in their roles and continue forging a path for Jacksonville’s future leaders.

Awardee Amy Conner, Regional Vice President of Air Methods, helps lead the company in serving patients with medical air services during their most critical moments of life. Meanwhile, Kathleen Brandt, the Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer of CSX, supports their strategic objectives through technology and delivers tools and data to maximize safety, customer service and operational efficiency of the nation’s best run railroad. Molly Miles, the Vice President of Availity, uses her decades of experience to lead product and marketing, corporate communications and sales enablement for the healthcare technology company.

Coming from varied professional backgrounds, this year’s awardees are leaders of the highest caliber. Please join us in celebrating the accomplishments of The Top 100 Women Leaders of Jacksonville for 2022.

1. Elizabeth Hyman
Citigroup

Elizabeth Hyman is the Senior Vice President of Citigroup, a multinational investment bank and financial services corporation headquartered in New York City. Citi's mission is to serve as a trusted partner to their clients by responsibly providing financial services that enable growth and economic progress. Its core activities are safeguarding assets, lending money, making payments and accessing the capital markets on behalf of their clients. Hyman has over 36 years of experience. She began her career in 1985.

Before joining Citi, Hyman was an assistant to boutique buyers at Stein Mart and before that an accessory buyer at Jarrod's. Earlier in her career she worked with Accessory Lady as a retail store manager. Hyman graduated from the University of Florida with an undergraduate degree in advertising.

2. Maria Lumb
Bailey & Lumb P.C

Maria Lumb is the Owner and Attorney of Bailey & Lumb P.C. Bailey & Lumb P.C is focused exclusively and extensively on the complex and changing laws, regulations, and rulings that apply to employee benefits and executive compensation. One of their primary goals is to comfort their clients with the knowledge that they have experienced legal professionals guiding them through the maze of benefits and compensation requirements, restrictions, limitations, and exceptions. Lumb has nearly 22 years in the legal services industry. She began her career in 2000.

Before founding Bailey & Lumb P.C, Lumb was an attorney and advisor at the Internal Revenue Service Chief Counsel. Earlier in her career she worked with Holland & Knight LLP as an attorney. Lumb graduated from New York University School of Law with an LLM in tax, from Nova Southeastern University Shepard Broad College of Law with a JD, and from the University of Central Florida with an undergraduate degree.

3. Lyndsey Davis
Chase

Lyndsey Davis began her professional career nearly 5 years ago. Today, she is the Vice President of Chase. Chase Bank is a national bank headquartered in New York City, that constitutes the consumer and commercial banking subsidiary of the US multinational banking and financial services holding company, JPMorgan Chase. The bank was known as Chase Manhattan Bank until it merged with J.P. Morgan & Co. in 2000. Chase offers more than 5,100 branches and 17,000 ATMs nationwide.

Davis graduated from the University of Arizona Global Campus with an undergraduate degree in organizational leadership and from Boise State University with an undergraduate degree in business and managerial economics.

4. Elizabeth Cambareri
Morgan Stanley

Elizabeth Cambareri is the Senior Vice President and Branch Manager of Morgan Stanley. She first joined the company in 2016 as first vice president, associate complex manager, and wealth advisor. Morgan Stanley mobilizes capital to help governments, corporations, institutions and individuals around the world achieve their financial goals. They are committed to maintaining the first-class service and high standard of excellence that have always defined the firm. Their foundation are five core values including putting clients first, doing the right thing, leading with exceptional ideas, commitment to diversity and inclusion, and giving back. These values guide its more than 70,000+ employees across 41 countries.

Previously, Cambareri was a VP at J.P. Morgan Private Bank and before that a VP and wealth advisor at Morgan Stanley. Earlier in her career she worked with Merrill Lynch as a VP, financial advisor and finance manager. Cambareri earned an undergraduate degree in finance from Florida State University - College of Business.

5. Deshietha Partee-Grier
Deutsche Bank

Deshietha Partee-Grier began her professional career over 12 years ago. Today, she is the Vice President of the Fraud Investigative Unit - Americas division of Deutsche Bank. Deutsche Bank is a German multinational investment bank and financial services company headquartered in Frankfurt, Germany, and dual-listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange and the New York Stock Exchange. The bank's network spans 58 countries with a large presence in Europe, the Americas, and Asia. As of 2020, Deutsche Bank was the 21st largest bank in the world by total assets and 63rd in the world by market capitalization. The company is a universal bank with four major divisions including Investment Bank, Corporate Bank, Private Bank and Asset Management.

Partee-Grier first got her start in 2009 as an executive office supervisor of mortgage banking at JPMorgan Chase. From there, she went on to EverBank, before eventually rising to become a payment systems fraud analytics manager at VyStar Credit Union, her most recent position prior to joining Deutsche Bank. Partee-Grier graduated from Spelman College and The Ohio State University with an undergraduate degree in economics.

6. Melinda Holden
The Adecco Group

Melinda Holden is the Senior Vice President of Procurement & Real Estate of The Adecco Group. She first joined the company in 2017. The Adecco Group is the world’s leading talent advisory and solutions company. It is driven by the powerful purpose of making the future work for everyone. Its services help people fulfill and exceed their potential, building employability and connecting people with opportunities. Its solutions enable clients to optimize their talent needs and organizational models to achieve their goals. The Adecco Group’s advocacy and firm commitment to operating responsibly aims to build a better world of work for all.

Previously, Holden was a CPO, VP of real estate and AP at Direct Energy and before that a director of category & supplier management at Tennessee Valley Authority. Earlier in her career she worked with Honeywell as a global commodity manager. Holden earned an undergraduate degree in business management from the University of Maryland.

7. Monique Nikki
Truist

Monique Nikki is the Assistant Vice President and Community Mortgage Specialist of Truist - Northeast FL. Truist is a purpose-driven financial services company, formed by the historic merger of equals of BB&T and SunTrust. It serves clients in a number of high-growth markets in the country, offering a wide range of financial services including commercial real estate, small business and commercial banking, corporate and institutional banking, specialized lending solutions, asset management, insurance, wealth management, capital markets, and mortgage. Truist is a top 10 US commercial bank, headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, and is the sixth-largest commercial bank in the US. Nikki has over 22 years in the financial services industry. She began her career in 2000.

Before joining Truist, Nikki was a VP of homeownership promotions at Wealth Watchers Inc. Earlier in her career she worked with Affordable Lending Source as a managing broker. Nikki graduated from the University of Miami - Herbert Business School with an undergraduate degree in management information systems and from Florida State College at Jacksonville with an undergraduate degree in entrepreneurial and small business operations.

8. Daibby Minogue
Fidelity Investments

Daibby Minogue began her professional career over 20 years ago. Today, she is the Vice President and Executive Planning Consultant of Fidelity Investments. Fidelity Investments is a multinational financial services corporation based in Massachusetts. The company was established in 1946 and is one of the largest asset managers in the world with $4.9 trillion in assets under management as of 2020 and a combined total customer asset value of $8.3 trillion. Fidelity Investments operates a brokerage firm, manages a large family of mutual funds, provides fund distribution and investment advice, retirement services, index funds, wealth management, cryptocurrency, securities execution and clearance, asset custody, and life insurance.

Minogue first got her start in 2001 as a sales representative at New York Life Insurance Company. From there, she went on to Citizens Investment Services, before eventually rising to become a private client advisor at J.P. Morgan, her most recent position prior to joining Fidelity Investments. Minogue graduated from Boston University - Questrom School of Business with an undergraduate degree.

9. Lynn Roche
FIS

Lynn Roche is the Executive Vice President of the Banking Division of FIS. She first joined the company in 1990. FIS offers a wide range of financial products and services. It is most known for its development of FinTech and as of 2020 it offers its solutions in three primary segments including merchant solutions, banking solutions and capital market solutions. Annually, FIS facilitates the movement of roughly $9 trillion through the processing of approximately 75 billion transactions in service to more than 20,000 clients around the globe. The company was ranked second in the FinTech Forward 2016 rankings. After finalizing FIS' most recent deal to acquire Worldpay for $35 billion in 2019, FIS became the largest processing and payments company in the world.

10. Kathleen Brandt
CSX

Kathleen Brandt is the Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer of CSX. CSX is the nation’s best run railroad, redefining freight rail with a progressive vision and real results, setting new industry performance standards and building a force of highly skilled professionals who are energized to help them move the economy safely, efficiently and reliably. Headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida, the CSX transportation network extends about 21,000 route miles, connecting customers to major ports, distribution centers, and every major metropolitan area in the eastern United States. Brandt has 23 years of experience. She began her career in 1999.

Brandt graduated from Jacksonville University with an MBA and an undergraduate degree in computer information systems.

11. Sharyn Ford
Owens & Minor

Sharyn Ford began her professional career nearly 35 years ago. Today, she is the Vice President of Global Talent of Owens & Minor. Owens & Minor is a leading healthcare logistics company dedicated to connecting the world of medical products to the point of care by providing vital supply chain services to healthcare providers and manufacturers of healthcare products. They provide logistics services across the spectrum of medical products from disposable medical supplies to devices and implants. With logistics platforms strategically located in the United States and Europe, the company serves markets where three quarters of global healthcare spending occurs.

Ford first got her start in 1987 as an account manager at Colgate Palmolive. From there, she went on to Procter & Gamble, before eventually rising to become a senior director of organizational effectiveness at Rackspace, her most recent position prior to joining Owens & Minor. Ford graduated from Rollins College with an MHR and from the University of Florida with an undergraduate degree in economics.

12. Aimee Boggs
Raymond James

Aimee Boggs is the Senior Vice President of Investments of Raymond James. She first joined the company in 2013. Founded in 1962 and a public company since 1983, Raymond James Financial is a Florida-based diversified holding company providing financial services to individuals, corporations and municipalities through its subsidiary companies engaged primarily in investment and financial planning, in addition to capital markets and asset management. Through its three broker/dealer subsidiaries, Raymond James Financial has approximately 8,400 financial advisors throughout the United States, Canada and overseas. The company has been ranked as one of the best in the country in customer service, as a great place to work and as a national leader in support of the arts.

Previously, Boggs was a VP and financial advisor at Morgan Stanley and before that a financial reporting manager at Koger Equity, Inc. Earlier in her career she worked with Ernst and Whinney as a senior auditor. Boggs earned an undergraduate degree in accounting from the University of North Florida, a degree in French studies from University of Bordeaux, and a degree in international business from the University of Colorado - Boulder.

13. Dawn Roberts
KeyBank

Dawn Roberts is the Senior Vice President and Head of Enterprise Talent Acquisition of KeyBank of KeyCorp. Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, KeyCorp is one of the nation’s largest financial services companies. Key Companies provide investment management, retail and commercial banking, consumer finance, and investment banking products to individuals and companies throughout the United States and, for certain businesses, internationally. Roberts has 24 years of experience. She began her career in 1998.

Before joining KeyBank, Roberts was a director of executive recruiting at The Hartford and before that a researcher and knowledge center manager at Highland Partners Executive Search. Earlier in her career she worked with Educational Structures (now NCS Pearson) as a senior technical editor. Roberts graduated from Bowling Green State University with an undergraduate degree in secondary English education.

14. Wendy Mager
Kemper

Wendy Mager began her professional career 32 years ago. Today, she is the Vice President of Business Process Effectiveness of Kemper. The Kemper family of companies is one of the nation’s leading specialized insurers. With approximately $15 billion in assets, Kemper is improving the world of insurance by providing affordable and easy-to-use personalized solutions to individuals, families and businesses through its auto, personal insurance, life, and health brands. Kemper serves over 6.6 million policies, is represented by approximately 34,000 agents and brokers, and has roughly 10,000 associates dedicated to meeting the ever-changing needs of its customers.

Mager first got her start in 1990 as a consultant at Paradigm Associates. From there, she went on to Travelers Insurance, before eventually rising to become a VP of business process effectiveness at Travelers, her most recent position prior to joining Kemper. Mager graduated from the University of Connecticut with an undergraduate degree in computer science.

15. Melissa Phillips
Adecco

Melissa Phillips is the Vice President of Marketing of Adecco. She first joined the company in 2020. Adecco has more than 50 years' experience in the staffing industry. In that time, they have merged, acquired, and grown their way to becoming the global staffing leader. The name "Adecco'' itself came about back in 1996 when two of the world's top staffing firms, Adia and Ecco, merged. The company’s consultants work with some of the best, and most exciting, companies all over the world. They equip clients with priceless industry insight and put everything they’ve got into training and mentoring their candidates. Adecco matches talented people with the job opportunities and employers they’re looking for.

Previously, Phillips was a VP of branch operations effectiveness at EmployBridge. Phillips earned an undergraduate degree in finance from Auburn University.

16. Molly Walker
iHeartMedia

Molly Walker is the Senior Vice President and Head of Enterprise Talent Acquisition of iHeartMedia. With over a quarter of a billion monthly listeners in the US and over 129 million social followers, iHeartMedia has the largest national reach of any radio or television outlet in America. iHeartMedia’s digital radio platform is the fastest growing digital audio service in the US, available on over 260 platforms and 2000+ devices. iHeartRadio offers users thousands of live radio stations, personalized custom artist stations created by just one song or seed artist and the top podcasts and personalities. Walker has 24 years of experience. She began her career in 1998.

Before joining iHeartMedia, Walker was a chief strategist at Brunet-Garcia Advertising and before that a director of creative and web services at Fidelity Information Services. Earlier in her career she worked with RAMWORKS as a project manager and art director. Walker graduated from Flagler College with an undergraduate degree in graphic design.

17. Leah Lombard
DWS Group

Leah Lombard began her professional career over 14 years ago. Today, she is the Vice President of DWS Group. DWS Group is one of the world's leading asset managers. Building on more than 60 years of experience, it has a reputation for excellence in Europe, the Americas and Asia. DWS offers individuals and institutions access to their strong investment capabilities across all major asset classes and solutions aligned to growth trends. The company’s diverse expertise in active, passive and alternatives asset management, as well as their deep environmental, social and governance focus, complement each other when creating targeted solutions for their clients.

Lombard first got her start in 2007 as an associate in the derivatives operations at Deutsche Bank Group. From there, she went on to US Bank, before eventually rising to become a compliance officer at Deutsche Bank. Lombard graduated from the University of Miami with an undergraduate degree in political science.

18. Jan Hodes
Ipsos Healthcare Services Research Practice

Jan Hodes is the Senior Vice President of Ipsos Healthcare Services Research Practice. She first joined the company in 1989. Ipsos is a multinational market research and consulting firm with headquarters in Paris, France. Ipsos teams are equipped with their range of specialized services, providing accurate and relevant information that will help clients make smarter decisions, faster and more consistently across markets. In 2011, Ipsos acquired Synovate, resulting the Ipsos organization being ranked as the world’s third largest research agency. Ipsos has offices in 88 countries, employing 16,530 people.

Previously, Hodes was a manager of corporate services at Marriott International. Earlier in her career she worked with Westat as a research scientist. Hodes earned a graduate degree from the University of Maryland and an undergraduate degree from Florida State University.

19. Gina Sprenger
Fanatics

Gina Sprenger is the Chief Strategic Retail Officer of Fanatics. As a global leader in licensed sports merchandise, Fanatics is building the leading global digital sports platform and changing the way fans purchase their favorite team apparel, jerseys, headwear and hardgoods through an innovative, tech-infused approach to making and selling fan gear in today’s 24/7 mobile-first economy. Operating multi-channel commerce for the world's biggest sports brands, Fanatics offers the largest collection of timeless and timely merchandise whether shopping online, on a phone, in flagship stores, in stadiums or on-site at the world's biggest sporting events. Sprenger has 38 years of experience. She began her career in 1984.

Before joining Fanatics, Sprenger was an EVP of merchandising and before that an independent consultant. Earlier in her career she worked with Target as a senior buyer and merchandise planner. Sprenger graduated from College of Saint Scholastica with an undergraduate degree.

20. Carol Worsham
HDR

Carol Worsham began her professional career 42 years ago. Today, she is the Vice President of HDR. HDR is an employee-owned design firm specializing in engineering, architecture, environmental and construction services. It is ranked No. 6 among the world’s design firms and it is the largest healthcare design firm. Led by the strength of the company’s values and a culture shaped by employee ownership, HDR networks with each other, builds on each other’s contributions, and collaborates together to make great things possible.

Worsham first got her start in 1980 as a planner at Reynold Smith and Hills. From there, she went on to Landers Atkins as a planner, her most recent position prior to joining HDR. Worsham graduated from the University of Florida with an undergraduate degree in landscape architecture.

21. Lucretia Doblado
Interline Brands

Lucretia Doblado is the Chief Information Officer of Interline Brands. She first joined the company in 2006. Interline Brands is one of the largest national distributors of maintenance, repair and building products in North America. With sales approaching $2 billion, they serve over 175,000 customers and hold leading market positions in the commercial/institutional, multifamily housing and residential end markets. Through their 4,400+ associates, Interline provides customers comprehensive supply chain solutions including next-day delivery capability to 98% of the US population. In 2015, The Home Depot acquired Interline Brands for $1.6 billion.

Previously, Doblado was an SVP & CIO at The Bombay Company, Inc. Earlier in her career she worked with Accenture / Andersen Consulting as a partner and consultant. Doblado earned an undergraduate degree from The University of Texas at Arlington.

22. Amy Conner
Air Methods

Amy Conner is the Regional Vice President of Air Methods. Air Methods has a talented workforce of over 4,500 team members, which includes the best in the air medical industry. They are pilots, clinicians, mechanics, air communications specialists, support teams and many more. More than 20% of their team members are US veterans, active duty or in the reserves. Their comprehensive aviation, clinical and maintenance training is as robust as it is intense, and their continuous curriculum of learning and simulation-based training is unmatched in the industry. Conner has over 24 years in the hospital & health care field. She began her career in 1997.

Before joining Air Methods, Conner was a registered nurse at Smith Northview Hospital. Earlier in her career she worked with South Georgia Medical Center as a paramedic. Conner graduated from Thomas University with an MBA and from Valdosta State University with an undergraduate degree in nursing.

23. Paige Wagner
Graebel Companies

Paige Wagner began her professional career nearly 29 years ago. Today, she is the Vice President of Commercial Planning and Implementation of Graebel Companies. Graebel Companies is a full-service relocation management company that helps Fortune 500s, Global 100s, and other leading corporations around the world strategically and seamlessly relocate their employees, teams and corporate workspaces with a people-first approach, offering end-to-end assignment management solutions, policy consulting, and administration of global mobility programs.

Wagner first got her start in 1993 as a rally and solo series administrator at Sports Car Club of America. From there, she went on to become a director of operations at Milestone Real Estate Group, her most recent position prior to joining Graebel Companies. Wagner graduated from the University of Colorado - Denver with an MS in international business.

24. Stella Painter
Black Knight

Stella Painter is the SVP, IT Executive of Business Engagement, and Executive Director of Infrastructure of Black Knight. She first joined the company in 1992. Black Knight is an award-winning integrated technology, services, data and analytics company that drives innovation in the mortgage lending and servicing and real estate industries, as well as the capital and secondary markets. Businesses leverage the company’s robust, integrated solutions across the entire homeownership life cycle to help retain existing customers, gain new customers, mitigate risk and operate more effectively.

Painter earned an MBA from Jacksonville University.

25. Christina Cartagena
BizBit Investments

Christina Cartagena is the Chief Executive Officer of BizBit Investments. She first joined the company in 2020. BizBits is a live funding and investing platform with a built-in secondary marketplace. By tokenizing business assets, BizBits provides more opportunities for businesses to raise capital and opens the door for non-accredited investors to participate in early-stage funding rounds. Their decentralized application allows for staking, lending, and borrowing.

Previously, Cartagena was a director of business development at VDC Consortium and before that a marketing manager at Egan Management. Earlier in her career she founded The Last Shot LLC where she also served as an inventor. Cartagena earned an undergraduate degree in multi/interdisciplinary studies from Florida International University, an undergraduate degree in computer science from the University of Central Florida, and an undergraduate degree in integrative neuroscience from Fordham University.

26. Jana Kolarik
Foley & Lardner

Jana Kolarik began her professional career over 21 years ago. Today, she is a Partner of Foley & Lardner. With over 1,100 lawyers in 25 offices across the United States, Mexico, Europe, and Asia, Foley & Lardner approaches client service by first understanding their clients’ priorities, objectives, and challenges. They work hard to understand their clients’ issues and forge long-term relationships with them to help achieve successful outcomes and solve their legal issues through practical business advice and cutting-edge legal insight.

Kolarik first got her start in 2000 as a health law attorney at Ober, Kaler, Grimes & Shriver. From there, she went on to Epstein Becker & Green, P.C., before eventually becoming a partner at Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough. Kolarik graduated from the University of Maryland - Francis King Carey School of Law with a JD and from William & Mary with an undergraduate degree in international relations.

27. Heather Solanka
Akerman

Heather Solanka is a Partner of Akerman. She first joined the company in 2006 as an associate. Akerman collaborates with the world’s most successful enterprises and entrepreneurs to navigate change, seize opportunities, and overcome barriers to innovation and growth. It is a client-driven enterprise, recognized by Financial Times as among the most forward-thinking law firms in the industry. The company is also ranked among the top 100 law firms in the United States, with a reach that extends across the Americas and globally. Assembling a hand-crafted team for every client engagement, Akerman leverages their more than 700 lawyers and business professionals across 24 offices.

Solanka earned a JD from the University of Florida - Fredric G. Levin College of Law, an MS in public health from Tulane University, and an undergraduate degree in civil engineering from US Coast Guard Academy.

28. Hilary Jarman
Hueman People Solutions

Hilary Jarman is the Vice President of Marketing of Hueman People Solutions. She first joined the company in 2019. Hueman People Solutions provides employment services offering outsourced recruiting and talent acquisition services. Previously a part of PPR Talent Management Group, Hueman was established by a core leadership team who saw an opportunity to expand their cultural-focused recruiting models. Hueman isn’t the typical recruiting partner who views hiring as an administrative function or a headcount. They look beyond the metrics and recognize the person as an individual. They look for heart, creativity, passion and character.

Previously, Jarman was a VP of global marketing at WilsonHCG and before that a director of marketing at The Adecco Group. Earlier in her career she worked with Bradley Public Relations as an account executive. Jarman earned an undergraduate degree in communications and public relations from Brigham Young University.

29. Purnima Ganju
VyStar Credit Union

Purnima Ganju began her professional career over 23 years ago. Today, she is the Vice President of VyStar Credit Union. VyStar Credit Union is the second-largest credit union headquartered in Florida and now serves over 770,000 members with assets totaling $11 billion. VyStar is the largest mortgage lender in Northeast Florida and one of the major employers in the region with over 2,000 employees. The VyStar philosophy continues to be offering highly competitive pricing, giving members high-yielding savings products, low loan rates, and low-or no-fee financial services.

Ganju first got her start in 1998 as an assistant store manager at Walmart. From there, she went on to become a president for Indo-US Chamber of Commerce Northeast Florida, her most recent position prior to joining VyStar Credit Union. Ganju graduated from the University of North Florida with an undergraduate degree in business administration, management and marketing.

30. Teresa Macgregor
Jacksonville University

Teresa Macgregor is the Vice President of Enrollment Management of Jacksonville University. She first joined the university in 2009 as assistant professor of nursing. Jacksonville University is a private university in Jacksonville, Florida. It is a member of the Independent Colleges and Universities of Florida and is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business. Jacksonville University's student body currently represents more than 40 US states and approximately 45 countries around the world. Among the top majors declared by their students are aviation management, biology, nursing, business, and marine science.

Previously, Macgregor was a pediatric nurse practitioner for the University of Florida Pediatric Neurosurgery and before that a pediatric nurse practitioner at Jacksonville Pediatric Associates. Earlier in her career she worked with Wolfson Children's Hospital as a registered nurse. Macgregor earned a PhD in nursing and an MS in pediatric nurse practitioner from the University of Florida, and an undergraduate degree from Jacksonville University.

31. Brandy Cline
Pontoon Solutions

Brandy Cline is the Vice President of Total Talent Delivery of Pontoon Solutions. Pontoon Solutions provides human resource management services. It offers contingent workforce solutions, recruitment process outsourcing, and workforce consulting services. Pontoon Solutions serves clients worldwide. The company also delivers MSP, RXO and Onsite programs that make their clients’ business fit for the future and support them to achieve their strategic targets. Pontoon is recognized as one of the largest MSPs in the world. Cline has 22 years of experience. She began her career in 2000.

Before joining Pontoon Solutions, Cline was a client service executive at Geometric Results, Inc. and before that a regional vice president at IQNavigator + Beeline. Earlier in her career she worked with Todays Staffing as an account manager.

32. Molly Miles
Availity

Molly Miles began her professional career 24 years ago. Today, she is the Vice President of Product Marketing, Branding, and Corporate Communications of Availity. Availity is the place where healthcare finds the answers needed to shift focus back to patient care. They work to solve communication challenges in healthcare by creating a richer, more transparent exchange of information among health plans, providers, and technology partners. As the nation’s largest health information network, Availity facilitates billions of clinical, administrative, and financial transactions annually. Their suite of dynamic products, built on a powerful, intelligent platform, enables real-time collaboration for success in a competitive, value-based care environment.

Miles first got her start in 1998 as a PR coordinator at The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. From there, she went on to Marcy Design Group, before eventually rising to become the VP of marketing at Philips Wellcentive, her most recent position prior to joining Availity. Miles graduated from the University of Missouri - Columbia with an undergraduate degree in English language and literature and political science.

33. Greer Gillis
Jacksonville Transportation Authority

Greer Gillis is the Senior Vice President of System Development and Capital Programs of Jacksonville Transportation Authority. She first joined the company in 2020. The Jacksonville Transportation Authority (JTA) is an independent state agency in Florida, serving Duval County and Northeast Florida with multi-modal responsibilities. The JTA designs and constructs bridges and highways through its JTAMobilityWorks and Safe Routes to Schools programs and provides varied mass transit services. These include fixed-bus routes, the First Coast Flyer Bus Rapid Transit network, the Skyway automated people mover in Downtown, the St. Johns River Ferry, Paratransit services in Duval and Clay counties, ReadiRide on-demand shuttles, Express Select commuter shuttles for Baker, St. Johns and Nassau counties and a growing list of public-private mobility services.

Previously, Gillis was a commissioner at the Public Service Commission of the District of Columbia and before that a director at the DC Department of General Services. Earlier in her career she worked with TransCore as a senior transportation engineer. Gillis earned an MS in civil engineering and an undergraduate degree in civil engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology.

34. Julie Flick
US Department of Veterans Affairs

Julie Flick is the Chief Medical Officer of the US Department of Veterans Affairs. The United States Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is a Cabinet-level executive branch department of the federal government charged with providing life-long healthcare services to eligible military veterans at the 170 VA medical centers and outpatient clinics located throughout the country. Non-healthcare benefits include disability compensation, vocational rehabilitation, education assistance, home loans, and life insurance. The VA also provides burial and memorial benefits to eligible veterans and family members at 135 national cemeteries. Flick has 20 years of experience. She began her career in 2002.

Before joining the US Department of Veterans Affairs, Flick was a physician at Parrish Medical Center and before that a family physician at Baptist Health. Earlier in her career she worked with Aegis Family Health Centers as a family physician. Flick graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with an undergraduate degree in biology.

35. Terri Lewis
One Call

Terri Lewis began her professional career 27 years ago. Today, she is the Chief Human Resources Officer of One Call. For more than 30 years, One Call has served the workers’ compensation industry by arranging care for injured workers in partnership with their clients, starting with creating a customized recovery plan for each injured worker, combining data and analytics with a holistic view of their physical, mental, and emotional health. From there, One Call utilizes technology to connect injured workers with high-quality providers within the company’s expansive network and across their comprehensive core solutions. One Call alleviates costs and burdensome administrative work for their clients and positions injured workers for high quality of life and long-term success, both in and out of the workplace.

Lewis first got her start in 1995 as a facility human resources manager at Burlington Industries. From there, she went on to International Paper, before eventually rising to become an SVP of global human resources at Pontoon Solutions, her most recent position prior to joining One Call. Lewis graduated from the University of South Carolina with an MHR and from Clemson University with an undergraduate degree in business and HR.

36. Carlotta Landschoot
Watson Realty

Carlotta Landschoot is the Chief Operating Officer of Watson Realty. She first joined the company in 1993 as the chief financial officer. Since 1965, Watson Realty has operated with a fundamental belief that the customer’s needs always come first. In the 50+ years since then, the company has become one of the region’s most recognizable real estate brands, with 50 offices and more than 1,400 sales associates throughout Florida and in Southeast Georgia. Watson Realty values the personal touch of a simple conversation with customers to learn their needs and goals, and applies the same human focus to their own associates, actively encouraging an entrepreneurial spirit and working tirelessly to support and nurture their associates’ personal career goals.

Previously, Landschoot was a manager of the audit department at PricewaterhouseCoopers. Landschoot earned an MBA from Florida State University and an undergraduate degree in accounting from Clemson University.

37. Joy Bardin
JAX Refrigeration

Joy Bardin is the Vice President of Administration of JAX Refrigeration. JAX Refrigeration provides individualized solutions to build and maintain industrial refrigeration systems most directly and cost-effectively. The company does not provide “cut and paste” solutions. At JAX Refrigeration, every system is a custom system. Their professional engineers each have over 20 years in the business and have successfully overseen some of the largest and successful industrial refrigeration projects in the country. They offer full design and build capabilities for both new construction and retrofit applications. Bardin has over 11 years in the mechanical and industrial engineering industry. She began her career in 2011.

38. Rochelle Price
Miller Electric Company

Rochelle Price began her professional career over 28 years ago. Today, she is the Vice President of Shared Services of Miller Electric Company. Miller Electric Company started as an electrical lamp and appliance store in 1928. Today it has grown into one of the largest companies in the industry with over 2,000 employees. Headquartered in Jacksonville, FL and with a network of branch offices, Miller Electric Company provides comprehensive power and technology solutions to Fortune 500 clients in a diversified range of industries. Miller Electric Company is a family business that has expanded its capabilities over the years to serve a wide range of customers in a variety of markets including health care, commercial, industrial, governmental & institutional, entertainment & hospitality, integrated systems, and intelligent transportation.

Price first got her start in 1993 as an office assistant at Barnes Industrial. From there, she went on to Surf South, before eventually rising to become a director of customer care at Cologix, her most recent position prior to joining Miller Electric Company. Price graduated from Jacksonville University with a doctorate in business administration and management and from Valdosta State University with an undergraduate degree in business management and economics.

39. Debbie Reber
Brooks Rehabilitation

Debbie Reber is the Vice President of Clinical Services of Brooks Rehabilitation. She first joined the company in 1991. Brooks Rehabilitation is a nonprofit organization that has more than 50 years of expertise in treating the most complex and medically challenging rehabilitation cases across a wide range of issues including stroke, brain injury, spinal cord injury, neurological disorders, orthopedics, pain, trauma and more. The highly trained clinicians at Brooks provide the most advanced therapy and medical care, along with the compassion, motivation, and hope to help people reach their highest level of recovery.

Reber earned a master’s degree in health care administration from the University of North Florida and an undergraduate degree in occupational therapy from Virginia Commonwealth University.

40. Sara Hale
Coastal Cloud

Sara Hale is a Managing Partner of Coastal Cloud. Sara and Tim Hale started Coastal Cloud in 2012 with the goal of creating a modern consulting firm focused on client outcomes that was led by expert consultants who would enjoy a work/life balance that was lacking in the industry. Coastal Cloud is the only platinum Salesforce consulting partner headquartered in Florida. They use their expertise in Force.com and Salesforce.org to help clients move away from inflexible, costly, legacy systems and business models, towards a new generation of solutions that are flexible, affordable, mobile and social. They partner with clients to plan and execute a migration to next-generation systems that focus on clients’ mission, not on system issues. Hale has 31 years in the IT & services industry. She began her career in 1991.

Before founding Coastal Cloud, Hale was a managing partner and co-founder at Graphene Consulting. Earlier in her career she worked with Accenture as a manager. Hale graduated from Duke University with an undergraduate degree in computer science.

41. Claudia Kiernan
Investment Property Exchange Services

Claudia Kiernan began her professional career over 16 years ago. Today, she is the Senior Vice President of Investment Property Exchange Services. Investment Property Exchange Services, Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Fidelity National Financial (FNF), the nation's largest title insurance company, focusing solely on 1031 tax deferred exchanges. The company’s focus goes beyond the ordinary to deliver exceptional customer service and achievement of each client’s 1031 goals and objectives. Strength and stability with financial security, industry expertise and a client-centric approach to high quality and proactive service position the company as the national leader in 1031 exchange services.

Kiernan first got her start in 2005 as a business development consultant at Bayview 1031. Kiernan graduated from Brooklyn Law School with a JD.

42. Christen Luikart
Murphy & Anderson P.A

Christen Luikart is a Principal and Partner of Murphy & Anderson P.A. She first joined the firm in 2012. Murphy & Anderson is an appellate and arbitration law firm dedicated to serving the needs of individual and corporate clients. It focuses on complex commercial litigation, product liability and professional liability claims, securities litigation and arbitration, banking and brokerage regulatory and compliance matters, and construction litigation. The firm handles cases throughout Florida and Georgia in litigation matters and nationwide in securities arbitration, regulatory and compliance matters. Clients of the firm range from Fortune 500 companies to small businesses and individuals. The attorneys at Murphy & Anderson have access to the best experts and resources necessary to reach the most successful resolution possible.

Previously, Luikart was a prosecutor and assistant state attorney at 4th Judicial Circuit. Luikart earned a JD and an undergraduate degree in psychology and philosophy from the University of Florida.

43. Yvonne McClain
CMTS

Yvonne McClain is the Chief Operating Officer of CMTS. CMTS has built an unrivaled reputation of quality, integrity, and enduring commitment to their clients. The company began in Denver, Colorado as a quality assurance and control firm specializing in public sector work, which continues to be a mainstay of their project portfolio, then expanded their services to include project and construction management services. Their roots as a general contractor allow them to assist their clients with projects from conception to completion in their ever-growing territory. With offices in California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Michigan, Oregon, Pennsylvania, and Texas, CMTS has become a leader in the construction management industry known for their client-centric focus. McClain has 28 years in the construction industry. She began her career in 1994.

McClain graduated from the University of Oklahoma with an undergraduate degree in architecture.

44. Wanyonyi Kendrick
The CXO Group

Wanyonyi Kendrick is the Chief Information Officer and C Suite Executive of The CXO Group. The CXO Group develops, implements, and monitors the financial, technology and procurement strategies needed to increase revenue, reduce expenses, improve a company's bottom line performance and ensure the business'​ long-term growth. Their 10-step process to a clients’ bottom-line improvements start with a financial health assessment to determine strengths and weaknesses, execution plan to chart an achievable course to optimal financial health, and ongoing executive updates to assess progress. Kendrick has 29 years of experience. She began her career in 1993.

Before joining The CXO Group, Kendrick was a CIO at JEA and before that a VP of corporate reporting at Citi. Earlier in her career she worked with Healthcare Management Consultants as a tax manager. Kendrick graduated from the University of North Florida with a master’s degree in accountancy and an undergraduate degree in business administration.

45. Melissa Warner
Lakeview Health

Melissa Warner is the Chief Medical Officer of Lakeview Health. She first joined the company in 2013. Lakeview Health is a center of excellence in addiction treatment, taking an evidence-based medical approach to treating this complex brain disease. Lakeview has multiple professional accreditations, including The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal, and was voted one of America’s Best Treatment Centers by Newsweek. Lakeview Health delivers dual diagnosis, gender-responsive and trauma-informed care at their purpose-built facility in Jacksonville, Florida. Treatments span medically supervised detoxification to inpatient treatment, and partial hospitalization levels of care.

Previously, Warner was a medical director at The Farley Center at Williamsburg Place.

46. Barbara Cocciolo
Lippes Mathias Wexler Friedman

Barbara Cocciolo is a Partner of Lippes Mathias Wexler Friedman. Lippes Mathias is a full-service law firm with more than 135 attorneys serving clients regionally, nationally, and internationally. With offices in 7 states, the firm represents a wide range of clients, including individuals, publicly and privately-owned companies, private equity and venture capital firms, real estate developers, financial institutions, municipalities, and governmental entities. From acquisitions and divestitures to litigation and dispute resolutions, Lippes Mathias Wexler Friedman concentrates in a wide range of practice areas, providing clients with guidance and insight to help them achieve their business goals and navigate obstacles they might encounter along the way. Cocciolo has over 33 years of law practice experience. She began her career in 1988.

Before joining Lippes Mathias Wexler Friedman, Cocciolo was an attorney at Holland & Knight LLP. Earlier in her career she worked with Selber & Selber, P.A. as a paralegal. Cocciolo graduated from Florida Coastal School of Law with a JD and from the University of North Florida with an undergraduate degree in business administration.

47. Kristenn Tackett
Florida First Capital Finance

Kristenn Tackett began her professional career over 19 years ago. Today, she is the Vice President and Business Development Officer of Florida First Capital Finance (FFCF). Founded by the state of Florida and licensed by the Small Business Administration (SBA) as Florida’s Statewide Certified Development Company, FFCF is chartered for the primary purpose of advancing the economic development and general welfare of the citizens of Florida by promoting and assisting the growth and development of small business concerns within the state. FFCF’s main directive is economic development and job creation, which it works tirelessly to achieve primarily through the SBA 504 Loan Program.

Tackett first got her start in 2002 as a business development officer at Jacksonville Economic Development Company, Inc. Tackett graduated from the University of North Florida with an undergraduate degree in business administration.

48. Nina Paul
CleanChoice Energy

Nina Paul is the Vice President of Product & Technical Strategy of CleanChoice Energy. She first joined the company in 2017. CleanChoice Energy is a cleantech company that empowers people and businesses to easily access climate solutions. They use data-empowered technology to offer consumers easy, impactful climate solutions so they can cut emissions, support renewable energy, and live cleaner lives. Founded in 2012, CleanChoice has become one of the fastest-growing businesses in America, as ranked on the Inc 5000 and Deloitte's Technology Fast 500™. CleanChoice Energy is a Certified B Corporation and is certified with the highest available rating by Green America's Green Business Network.

Previously, Paul was a Product Manager at LiveLike and before that a Project Coordinator at Airbiquity. Earlier in her career she worked with Organic Connection Australia in sales. Paul earned an undergraduate degree from Purchase College, State University of New York.

49. Susan Ryzewic
EHR Investments

Susan Ryzewic is the President and CEO of EHR Investments. Headquartered in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida, EHR Investments is a multifaceted family holding company which operates an evolving combination of businesses, investments, and philanthropy. Formerly Chemtex, Inc., the name was changed to EHR Investments following the 1989 sale of the company’s global contract engineering business. Ryzewic has 35 years in the financial services industry. She began her career in 1987.

Before joining EHR Investments, Ryzewic was a VP at Bankers Trust. Ryzewic graduated from the University of Chicago with a PhD in sociology of education, and from Wellesley College with an undergraduate degree in sociology.

50. Pamela Bomba
Pivot CPAs

Pamela Bomba began her professional career over 16 years ago. Today, she is the Tax Partner of Pivot CPAs. Pivot is a locally held firm in alliance with BDO, the 6th largest firm in the nation. Pivot uses BDO’s policies, procedures, training programs and other national resources to ensure that all services meet the high-quality standards established by BDO’s national organization. The BDO Alliance USA presents an opportunity for firms to expand services to clients without jeopardizing their existing relationships or their autonomy by accessing the resources of BDO USA, LLP and other alliance members.

Bomba graduated from the University of North Florida with a master's in accountancy and an undergraduate degree in business administration.

51. Deborah Johnson
Smith Johnson & Associates

Deborah Johnson is the CEO and President of Smith Johnson & Associates. Smith Johnson & Associates is a national recruiting & placement firm, with a reputation of placing only the finest physicians, physician assistants and nurse practitioners with top facilities across the country. Founded in 2010, the firm offers a nationwide network of over 300 recruiters and one of the largest candidate and client databases in the country which help their efforts in matching their highly qualified candidates with their clients. Smith Johnson & Associates is committed to providing the highest standards of integrity and competence in the industry while bringing together qualified physicians and top healthcare employers in long-term employment relationships. Their reputation for success is built on their recruitment industry expertise, quality standards and in building long-term relationships with their clients based on mutual trust and professional integrity.

52 . Shatara Francis-Troy
Harbor View Advisors

Shatara Francis-Troy is a Managing Director of Strategic Consulting of Harbor View Advisors. Harbor View combines the best of management consulting and investment banking to help their clients see what’s possible and put them on the path to achieve their goals. Harbor View engages lower and middle-market companies in the initial stages of their exit planning, craft a strategy that meets their needs and see the deal through completion. Their leadership team has deep experience in the field, hailing from some of the largest and most respected management consultant firms and investment banks. They have worked with hundreds of clients since 2007, spearheading effective, successful strategies for startup exits and corporate mergers and acquisitions. The advisors’ strategic consulting, M&A and corporate development work primarily focuses on human capital management, fintech, staffing and professional services.

Before joining Harbor View Advisors, Francis-Troy was a financial broker and agent at Fidelity Investments. Francis-Troy graduated from the University of North Florida with an MBA and an undergraduate degree in business management.

53. Deborah Buenaflor
Forcura

Deborah Buenaflor began her professional career over 22 years ago. Today, she is the VP of Strategy & Innovation of Forcura. Forcura is a healthcare technology company that facilitates care coordination for providers across the continuum to reduce administrative expenses, optimize revenue cycle management and deliver better clinical outcomes. Based out of Jacksonville, Florida, Forcura serves over 700 clients and 7,000 locations nationwide.

Buenaflor first got her start in 2000 as a senior treasury analyst at MedImmune. From there, she went on to AstraZeneca, before eventually moving on to Capital Markets Cooperative, her most recent position prior to joining Forcura. Buenaflor graduated from the University of Maryland Global Campus with an MBA and from the University of Central Florida with an undergraduate degree in business administration.

54. Suzanne Lemen
Dynamic Corporate Solutions

Suzanne Lemen is the CEO and President of Dynamic Corporate Solutions. She first joined the company in 1993. Dynamic Corporate Solutions, Inc. (DCSI) provides industry-leading human resources consulting, services and support to organizations of all shapes and sizes from start-ups and non-profits to Fortune 500 and global companies. For more than 25 years, clients have counted on DCSI to help mitigate potential business risk and improve organizational efficiency through a broad range of proven HR processes, including operational auditing, performance management, leadership training, compensation reviews, on-site project management and much more.

Previously, Lemen was an SVP of human resources at Barnett Banks, Inc. Lemen earned an MS in entrepreneurship and innovation from the University of Florida - Warrington College of Business and an undergraduate degree in psychology with focus in HR management from The University of Kansas.

55. Patricia Hill
Smith Gambrell & Russell

Patricia Hill is a Partner of Smith Gambrell & Russell (SGR). SGR is a full service, international law firm that advises regional, national, and global businesses on a wide range of legal matters. The firm's 270 attorneys provide legal counsel in more than 45 specialized practice areas, including corporate transactions, litigation, intellectual property, aviation, banking, real estate, construction, employment law, and employee benefits and executive compensation. With more than 125 years of experience practicing law across the globe, the firm has developed a practice designed to get business done quickly and efficiently while assigning the right talent to give their clients the help they need.

56. Laura Dibenedetto
Vision Advertising

Laura Dibenedetto is the Chief Executive Officer of Vision Advertising. She first joined the company in 2019. Vision Advertising is a boutique, inbound marketing firm, founded in 1999. It specializes in inbound marketing programs to include their acclaimed social media and search engine marketing solutions, their signature web site development and PR programs, and wide breadth of other marketing options. Vision serves successful and driven hospitality and professional service firms in New England and New York that seek to expand beyond their existing success into new territories of growth. Vision Advertising is a woman-owned, women-run organization that is proud to contribute to building an economy of equal wealth and opportunity distribution. Their collaborative, consultative approach is an intentional reflection of their culture of respect and equal business stature.

Dibenedetto earned an undergraduate degree in business administration and graphic design from Becker College.

57. Jill Bechtold
Hall Booth Smith P.C

Jill Bechtold is a Partner of Hall Booth Smith P.C. (HBS). HBS is a full-service law firm with six regional offices strategically located throughout 11 states. Experienced across a wide range of legal disciplines, HBS prides itself on providing knowledgeable, proactive, client-specific counsel to individuals, domestic and international corporations, state and federal agencies, and nonprofit organizations. HBS maintains the highest commitment to ethically and professionally serve their clients by providing the highest quality legal representation.

Before joining HBS, Bechtold was a partner at Marks Gray, P.A. and before that a partner at Mathis & Murphy Law Firm. Earlier in her career she worked with Mase & Lara, P.A. Bechtold graduated from the University of Florida with a JD in law and an undergraduate degree in international business.

58. Nikki Hawkins
Hamilton Miller & Birthisel

Nikki Hawkins began her professional career over 29 years ago. Today, she is a Partner of Hamilton Miller & Birthisel. Hamilton, Miller & Birthisel, LLP is an AV rated, minority certified law firm based in Florida with offices throughout the state and in Kingston, Jamaica and the US Virgin Islands. The firm represents mid-sized to Fortune 500 companies, along with major insurers, in personal injury and wrongful death defense, admiralty and maritime claims, transportation, hospitality law claims, commercial litigation, product liability defense, medical malpractice defense, and much more.

Hawkins first got her start in 1993 as a casualty investigator at State Farm Insurance. From there, she went on to Roebuck Law Office, before eventually rising to become a managing partner at Kelley Kronenberg, her most recent position prior to joining Hamilton Miller & Birthisel. Hawkins graduated from Florida Coastal School of Law with a JD, from the University of Central Florida with an undergraduate degree in liberal studies, and from Daytona State College with an undergraduate degree in elementary education.

59. Amanda Baggett
Baggett Law

Amanda Baggett is a Partner and Founder of Baggett Law. Baggett is not only a personal injury attorney, but she is also an expert in construction law. This unique background gives her specialized expertise in cases involving roadway design and construction issues, including work zone accidents. Prior to Baggett Law, she spent many years working as defense counsel for engineers and contractors in personal injury and wrongful death cases arising from car accidents on Florida roadways. Baggett became Board Certified in Construction Law by The Florida Bar in 2012.

Baggett is a leading female attorney in Northeast Florida. In 2014, she received the Jacksonville Business Journal’s “Women of Influence” award. A longtime advocate of women’s rights and advancement, Baggett is a member of the Jacksonville Association of Women Lawyers and the Florida Association of Women Lawyers. She received an AV Preeminent rating by Martindale-Hubbell, an honor given to only 10% of all attorneys. She has been named to the Super Lawyers List every year since 2009, and repeatedly recognized for excellence in her profession by Florida Trend Magazine. Baggett earned a JD from Mercer University - Walter F. George School of Law and an undergraduate degree in advertising from The University of Georgia.

60. Melissa Hardwick
CSI Companies

Melissa Hardwick is the Chief Information Officer of CSI Companies. Headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida, CSI Companies partners with organizations nationwide to deliver solutions-focused workforce services. As a boutique division of RGF Staffing, one of the world’s largest recruiting and information services providers, CSI Companies have the resources necessary to scale with any enterprise, yet are small enough to maintain the agility, personal service and remarkable experience they have become known for over the past 27 years. Hardwick has 21 years of experience. She began her career in 2001.

Before joining CSI Companies, Hardwick was a VP of IT enterprise applications at Acosta and before that a director of business applications and transformation at JEA. Earlier in her career she worked with BearingPoint as a managing oracle consultant. Hardwick graduated from Jacksonville University with an MBA and from the University of South Florida with an undergraduate degree in accounting.

61. Juliet Anderson
OnPay Solutions

Juliet Anderson began her professional career 34 years ago. Today, she is the Founder and Chief Operating Officer of OnPay Solutions. OnPay Solutions helps companies streamline the AP & AR processes, digitizing paper invoices with 99% accuracy, converting expensive paper-based payments into digital e-payments, and eliminating antiquated AP processes and replacing them with time and cost-saving automated workflows and approval processes.

Anderson first got her start in 1988 as a marketing and promotions director at WAPE/WFTV. From there, she went on to Coca Cola Enterprises - Florida Region, before eventually rising to become a partner at NGA Enterprises, her most recent position prior to founding OnPay Solutions. Anderson graduated from the University of Florida with an undergraduate degree.

62. Nicole Cassis
Newfold Digital

Nicole Cassis is the Vice President of Communications of Newfold Digital. She first joined the company in 2017 as director of marketing. Newfold Digital is a leading web technology company serving nearly seven million customers globally. Established in 2021 through the combination of leading web services providers Endurance Web Presence and Web.com Group, their portfolio of brands includes: Bluehost, CrazyDomains, HostGator, Network Solutions, Register.com, Web.com, Yoast and many others. Newfold helps customers of all sizes build a digital presence that delivers results. With their extensive product offerings and personalized support, Newfold takes pride in collaborating with their customers to serve their online presence needs.

Previously, Cassis was a director of marketing and communications at Florida Coastal School of Law and before that a director of research communications at North Carolina A&T State University. Earlier in her career she worked with MCI as a unit manager. Cassis earned an MS in graphic information technology from Arizona State University and an undergraduate degree in communications & rhetorical studies from the University of Wisconsin - Madison.

63. Gina Mangus
Flagler Health+

Gina Mangus began her professional career 29 years ago. Today, she is the Executive Vice President of Strategy & Advancement of Flagler Health+. Flagler Hospital is a 335-bed, acute care hospital that has been ranked among the top 1% of all hospitals in the nation for both clinical excellence and patient safety for the past seven consecutive years and was named one of America's 50 Best Hospitals by HealthGrades. The hospital has operated as a not-for-profit healthcare institution in St. Augustine, Florida since its founding in 1889.

Mangus first got her start in 1993 as a communications specialist at University of Central Florida. From there, she went on to Breed Technologies before eventually rising to become a marketing director at LabSoft, her most recent position prior to joining Flagler Health+. Mangus graduated from Southern New Hampshire University with a master’s degree in healthcare communications and from the University of West Florida with an undergraduate degree in journalism.

64. Wendi Carpenter
Gold Star Strategies

Wendi Carpenter is the Founder and Principal of Gold Star Strategies. She founded the company in 2012. Gold Star Strategies is a consulting company providing services in strategic planning, organizational transformation, risk assessment, human capital and corporate governance.

Previously, Carpenter was a high-level advisor to the secretary general at World Maritime Organization. Earlier in her career she worked with SUNY Maritime College as a special envoy for Maritime Matters. Carpenter earned an MA in international relations and affairs from Salve Regina University, an undergraduate degree in psychology from The University of Georgia, and an undergraduate degree in liberal arts and sciences from Darton College.

65. Tanya Kristoff
Lochner

Tanya Kristoff is the Associate Vice President and Senior Project Manager of Lochner. Founded in 1944, H.W. Lochner, Inc. provides planning, environmental, design, construction engineering and inspection, and right of way services for surface transportation, rail, transit, and aviation clients across the US. Lochner is collaborative and attentive to the unique needs and goals of each project. The lasting relationships built with numerous clients and teaming partners are a source of pride and evidenced through a strong track record of repeat work. Their dedicated problem-solving approach transforms transportation infrastructure challenges into opportunities for innovation, added value, and impact mitigation. This dedication is coupled with a culture that values exceptional work delivered on time and on budget. Kristoff has nearly 28 years in the civil engineering industry. She began her career in 1994.

Before joining Lochner, Kristoff was a project manager and PD&E leader at RSH - Jacksonville. Kristoff graduated from Lafayette College with an undergraduate degree in civil engineering and mathematics.

66. Jennifer Halbach
Web4Minds

Jennifer Halbach began her professional career over 26 years ago. Today, she is the Vice President of Business Development of Web4Minds. Based in Jacksonville, Florida, with additional offices in the United States and abroad, Web4Minds helps businesses grow and prosper in industries as varied as insurance, finance, manufacturing and logistics. As specialists in identifying and seizing business opportunities, the company provides organizations with software development, IT consulting, custom digital product creation and digital marketing services that leverage technology to increase efficiency.

Halbach first got her start in 1995 as a VP of information systems at Bank of America. From there, she went on to AXA Advisors, before eventually rising to become a marketing director at Zabatt Power Systems, her most recent position prior to joining Web4Minds. Halbach graduated from the University of North Florida with an undergraduate degree in public relations and marketing.

67. Robin Dvorak
Blue Egg

Robin Dvorak is the Founder of Blue Egg. She founded the company in 2008. Blue Egg is for growing businesses with limited staff. They are marketing strategists and tacticians, the thinkers and the doers. They help their clients develop marketing plans and budgets with revenue-producing goals and meaningful key performance indicators. They create differentiated messaging that communicates key value propositions to customers and prospects, they evaluate and implement the right software solutions for delivering, tracking and measuring sales and marketing efforts, and manage tactics like online advertising and social media programs.

Previously, Dvorak was an executive advisor at EyeTraffic Media and before that a VP of marketing at Overture Technologies. Earlier in her career she worked with AT&T in various positions in marketing and strategic planning roles for the Caribbean & Latin America Regions. Dvorak earned an MBA from Duke University - The Fuqua School of Business and an undergraduate degree from the University of Notre Dame.

68. Carrie Davis
Wealth Watchers

CarrieDavis is the President of Wealth Watchers. Wealth Watchers is a HUD-certified housing counseling and community development organization formed as a nonprofit in 2001. The formation of Wealth Watchers was a result of a series of meetings of local financial services professionals. The mission of Wealth Watchers is to build viable communities by expanding the knowledge of low-to-moderate income individuals for the purpose of understanding the importance of basic finance and the accumulation of wealth. Davis has over 23 years of experience. She began her career in 1998.

Before joining Wealth Watchers, Davis was a VP of community development at Housing Partnership of Northeast Florida. Earlier in her career she worked with Pine Forest Community Action Corporation as a program director. Davis graduated from Jones College with an undergraduate degree in business management.

69. Lauren Weaver
Sally Dark Rides

Lauren Weaver began her professional career 16 years ago. Today, she is the Vice President of Marketing and Business Development of Sally Dark Rides. Recognized as the worldwide leader of turn-key dark rides, Sally Dark Rides specializes in creating destination quality dark attractions for regional parks around the world. Founded in 1977, Sally began as an animatronic production company to help businesses market their brands in a unique and entertaining way. Since then, the company has expanded its services and evolved into the world’s leading designer and manufacturer of the most successful dark rides around the world. Sally Dark Rides has been successful at helping clients bring their licensed brands to life and has created mainstay attractions for major brands like Sesame Street, DC Comics, Justice League, and Warner Bros.’ Scooby-Doo and Looney Toons, leaving parks around the world with marketable, long-running, and fun family attractions for years to come.

Weaver first got her start in 2006 as a group sales manager at Adventure Landing. Weaver graduated from Florida State University with an undergraduate degree in international affairs.

70. Cheryl Schreiner
HelmsBriscoe

Cheryl Schreiner is the Associate Regional Vice President of HelmsBriscoe. She first joined the company in 1999. HelmsBriscoe, is the global leader in meetings procurement, streamlines the meeting planning process by managing the time-consuming task of researching, contacting, and evaluating venues for organization’s events. Since 1992, HelmsBriscoe clients have benefited from its global reach, unsurpassed experience, and industry relationships. Whether their clients are booking a large-scale association event, or a smaller corporate function, their team of industry professionals will work to match the meeting with the best venue at the best value based on specific needs.

Schreiner earned an MBA from Nova Southeastern University and an undergraduate degree in hospitality administration from the University of Nevada - Las Vegas.

71. Catherine Swingle
Advantage Design Group

Catherine Swingle is the Chief Operating Officer of Advantage Design Group. Advantage Design Group is the largest online student orientation provider in North America, serving higher education since 1998. Since its founding, they’ve helped organizations show their story with a unique balance of creativity and technology through content creation, UX design, and software development. Today, colleges and universities everywhere are using Advantage Orientation to orient new students and their families through college enrollment and beyond. Swingle has over 24 years in the software industry. She began her career in 1998.

Swingle graduated from Florida State College at Jacksonville.

72. Alison Keefe
EY
Alison Keefe is an Assistant Director of Talent Development at Ernst & Young LLP (EY), where she is an executive coach and internal consultant providing strategic thought leadership and consultation to executives in the areas of organizational development, talent management, high performance teaming, and culture. EY is a multinational professional services network that offers assurance and consulting services. The insights and quality services they provide help build trust and confidence in the capital markets and in economies all over the world.

Prior to joining EY in 2019, Keefe was a HR business partner at CSX Transportation, and served as a manager of organizational development and diversity. She has over 18 years of experience helping organizations, leaders, and their teams to develop and maximize their potential. Throughout her career, Keefe worked in both the public and private sectors including in banking, insurance, consumer products, retail, transportation, and professional services organizations. Keefe holds a master’s in organizational psychology from Columbia University and an undergraduate degree in psychology from Drexel University. She is a certified Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR), is a member of the International Coaching Federation, and a Coach U Core Essentials Graduate.

73. Nancy Ralston
Concierge Care

Nancy Ralston began her professional career 14 years ago. Today, she is the CEO of Concierge Care. Concierge Care provides personalized, comprehensive solutions that assist seniors with management of their illnesses, allowing them to remain in their homes for as long as possible. Their holistic, multi-disciplinary approach to care has been shown to significantly improve the quality of life for their clients and their families. Because the needs of the clients vary, Concierge Care offers comprehensive packages to best meet these needs. Their goal is to improve the quality of life and enable seniors to live independently in their homes for as long as possible.

Ralston first got her start in 2008 as an SVP of operations at Almost Family. Ralston graduated from the University of North Florida with an undergraduate degree in nursing.

74. Amy Eldridge
Love Without Boundaries

Amy Eldridge is the Chief Executive Officer and Founder of Love Without Boundaries. She founded the company in 2003. Love Without Boundaries is an authentic international charity that provides hope and healing to vulnerable children, and their underserved communities, through its education, nutrition, medical, and foster care programs. LWB provides life-changing medical care, runs well monitored foster homes, operates schools, and supplies quality nutrition to impoverished and orphaned children. LWB began in 2003 to help save the life of one child in China. Following his successful heart surgery, LWB realized that nothing is impossible when passionate and dedicated people come together to impact the lives of children, and is motivated by their strong belief and motto that, “Every Child Counts.”

Eldridge earned an undergraduate degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

75. Carole Banks
Shepherd

Carole Banks is the Vice President of Research & Planning of Shepherd. Shepherd is a full-service ad agency that crafts smart, creative consumer and business-to-business marketing solutions. It brings more than three decades of insights and perspectives gained by working with a broad range of regional, national and global brands. Based in Jacksonville, Florida and Atlanta, Georgia, Shepherd provides advertising, design, digital marketing, and public relations solutions across Atlanta, Jacksonville, Orlando, Charlotte, Chicago, New York, Toronto, France and more. Banks has over 43 years of experience. She began her career in 1978.

Before joining Shepherd, Banks was a project manager at The Hamilton Collection and before that a director of marketing at Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra. Earlier in her career she worked with Syracuse Symphony Orchestra as a director of marketing. Banks graduated from Ithaca College with a master’s in music education and from Wells College with an undergraduate degree in musicology.

76. Tori Fusinaz
Jacksonville Symphony

Tori Fusinaz began her professional career over 27 years ago. Today, she is the Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer of Jacksonville Symphony. The Jacksonville Symphony is one of Northeast Florida’s most important cultural institutions. Founded in 1949, the Symphony now enjoys a national reputation, regularly heard on more than 250 public radio stations across the country on Performance Today. Combined with performances aired on Jacksonville’s public radio station WJCT and the organization’s continually growing streaming program, the Symphony reaches over 60,000 individuals through these digital channels. The Symphony’s performance home, Robert E. Jacoby Symphony Hall, is an acoustic gem and offers an intimate and acoustically superior concert experience.

Fusinaz first got her start in 1995 as a publications coordinator and editor at Chaz Taylor Inc. From there, she went on to Vision Power Systems, before eventually rising to become a director of marketing at Ashley HomeStore, her most recent position prior to joining Jacksonville Symphony. Fusinaz graduated from Middle Tennessee State University with an undergraduate degree in English and from Columbia College Chicago with an undergraduate degree in film and photography.

77. Joni Roberts
Evolution University

Joni Roberts is the Chief Evolution Officer of Evolution University. She first joined the company in 2020. Evolution University is an online school for changemakers inspired to create programs, products, and services with positive benefits to society and their planet. To successfully achieve sustainability, Evolution University reinvents the way they interact with the world both individually and collectively. In doing so, they can imagine and create a world that is much better for humanity and the planet than the one we have now.

Previously, Roberts was a chief strategy and people officer & founding team member at Polar Controller and before that a talent development and organizational effectiveness advisor at Acosta. Earlier in her career she worked with the US Department of State as a special assistant to US Ambassador James Rosapepe. Roberts earned an MBA in international business from WU Executive Academy and an undergraduate degree in communication arts & sciences from Michigan State University.

78. Carolyn Akel
Akel Ventures

Carolyn Akel is the President of Akel Ventures. Trend watchers and cool hunters, Akel Ventures connects consumer brands and service companies with retailers, distributors and customers to rapidly accelerate growth in the marketplace. By partnering with CEOs and decision-makers, Akel Ventures elevates brands to the top of their fields. A proven performer, Akel Ventures’ strategists, brand managers and retail specialists are dedicated to maximizing success for their clients in the emerging trends of the fashion, health and beauty, gifts, green/eco, home, sport and luxury industries. Akel has 32 years of experience. She began her career in 1990.

Before joining Akel Ventures, Akel was a VP of sales and business strategy at TableTopics, Inc and before that a partner and SVP at Sutter Starmont Asset Management. Earlier in her career she worked with FDIC as a contract specialist. Akel graduated from Darla Moore School of Business with an IMBA and from Georgia State University with an undergraduate degree in business administration.

79. Vicky Basra
Delores Barr Weaver Policy Center

Vicky Basra began her professional career nearly 20 years ago. Today, she is the President and CEO of Delores Barr Weaver Policy Center. Established in January 2013, the Delores Barr Weaver Policy Center is the outgrowth of the Justice For Girls Reform Movement that began more than 20 years ago. As a national model for a girl-centered approach to juvenile justice reform, the Policy Center advocates for policies and practices that best support the complex needs of girls, especially those impacted by juvenile justice. Delores Barr Weaver Policy Center is a resource for research, model programming and advocacy. It uses political science strategies that integrate the lived experiences of girls in the juvenile justice system. The advocacy platform addresses the policies, processes and practices that result in disparate treatment of girls.

Basra first got her start in 2002 as a co-director of Project Safe at Vanderbilt University. From there, she went on to Family Support Services of North Florida as director of family preservation, her most recent position prior to joining Delores Barr Weaver Policy Center. Basra graduated from the University of Tennessee - Knoxville with a doctorate and master’s in social work and from Ryerson University with an undergraduate degree in social work.

80. Brooke McNally
Skience

Brooke McNally is the Vice President of Sales for the Mid-Market of Skience. Skience is an industry-leading wealth management platform that streamlines and automates time-consuming, error-prone business processes. Featuring out-of-the-box integration with leading custodians and technology providers, it empowers broker-dealers and RIAs to unify their technology, increase productivity, and deliver a superior client experience. Skience helps companies transform their businesses using cloud-based technology. Their consulting team offers proven expertise in current best practices, up-to-date technology standards, and forward-facing trends. Working exclusively in financial services, the consulting team creates cost-effective cloud strategies that enable their clients to flourish.

81. Katherine Underwood
Strategic Interactive Holdings

Katherine Underwood is a General Counsel and VP of Business Development of Strategic Interactive Holdings. Strategic Interactive Holdings Corp. is the parent company of The National Safety Commission, Inc. (TNSC). TNSC is the nation's largest provider of online driver education services. Based in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida, TNSC offers courses to consumers and businesses in 50 states and over a dozen countries. Their mission is to provide the best motor vehicle safety training in the industry and to increase awareness of important highway and traffic safety issues. Underwood has over 14 years of experience. She began her career in 2007.

Before joining Strategic Interactive Holdings, Underwood was an attorney at Gunster. Earlier in her career she worked for the US District Courts as a law clerk. Underwood graduated from Washington and Lee University School of Law with a JD and from the University of Florida with an undergraduate degree in history, political science and law.

82. Elizabeth Shaw
RezLegal

Elizabeth Shaw began her professional career over 20 years ago. Today, she is a Vice President of RezLegal. RezLegal is a business and healthcare law firm. It is recognized as one of the best law firms in the nation by US News and World Report. The firm offers their clients big firm experience with personalized service, and assists them at every stage of their development from planning and formation, through funding, financing and structuring complex business transactions such as sophisticated mergers, acquisitions and succession planning.

Shaw first got her start in 2002 as an attorney at Akerman Senterfitt. From there, she went on to Reznicsek, Fraser, White & Shaffer P.A., her most recent position prior to joining RezLegal. Shaw graduated from Florida Coastal School of Law with a JD and from Florida State University with an undergraduate degree in nursing.

83. Jenny Filbey
Mazen Animal Health

Jenny Filbey began her professional career 32 years ago. Today, she is the Chief Executive Officer of Mazen Animal Health. Mazen Animal Health is a biotechnology company transforming corn seed into the future of animal vaccines. They have produced proof of efficacy data in two vaccine candidates, each addressing a significant unmet need. Mazen’s platform technology expresses antigens in corn seed and improves the standard vaccine manufacturing cost structure.

Filbey first got her start in 1990 as a manager at Hoechst Celanese Corporation, and senior scientist at Hoechst AG. From there, she went on to Nobex Corporation, before eventually rising to become the VP of business development at Neos Therapeutics, her most recent position prior to joining Mazen Animal Health. Filbey graduated from Virginia Tech with an PhD in physical chemistry and from Western Maryland College with an undergraduate degree in chemistry.

84. Aliera Peterson
Go Bright Marketing

Aliera Peterson began her professional career over 15 years ago. Today, she is the Chief Marketing Officer and Owner of Go Bright Marketing. Go Bright Marketing is a digital marketing agency that specializes in identity development and integrated marketing including web design, social media, content marketing and print. When it comes to finding the right marketing partner for brands, Go Bright Marketing believes beautiful creativity is just part of the equation and that behind the design, there has to be an effective strategy driving a measurable return on investment.

Peterson first got her start in 2006 as an academic advisor at Advising First. From there, she went on to The Pod People before eventually rising to become the SVP of marketing and communications at Healthy Home Company, her most recent position prior to founding Go Bright Marketing. Peterson graduated from Florida State University with an MA in integrated marketing and management communications and from the University of North Florida with an undergraduate degree in English.

85. Kaye Johnson
The Tolan Group

Kaye Johnson is a Managing Partner and Chief Operating Officer of The Tolan Group. The Tolan Group is a full-service executive search firm recognized for their industry experience and performance driven placement services. Their talented team has a vast network of candidates in healthcare and social enterprise. They take pride in aligning the right talent with their private equity and venture capital clients’ needs, and have a broad experience from start-ups and early stage companies to publicly traded multinational companies. Johnson has nearly 12 years of experience. She began her career in 2010.

Before joining The Tolan Group, Johnson was a trade show and special projects manager at Beaucoup Designs and before that a trade show and event coordinator at Natural Life. Earlier in her career she worked with Carlson Environmental Consultants as a project manager and website manager. Johnson graduated from Virginia Tech with an undergraduate degree in industrial and organizational psychology.

86. Sandra Lief
FairchildHR

Sandra Lief is the CEO of FairchildHR. She first joined the company in 2017. FairchildHR is a well-respected, high-profile, Jacksonville-based CPA firm and recruitment services company exclusively for small businesses. Since 1976, FairchildHR has been recruiting engineering, scientific, technical, managerial, creative-arts, executive and finance staff both nationally and globally.

Previously, Lief was a store manager at John Craig Clothier and before that a personal stylist at Nordstrom. Earlier in her career she worked with Burberry's Tailored Clothing as an assistant to the national sales manager. Lief earned an undergraduate degree in fashion design from Fashion Institute of Technology.

87. Andrea Hart
Agapelife Solutions

Andrea Hart is the CEO and President of Agapelife Solutions. Agapelife contracts writing work for organizations in need of blog/article writing, website copy, ghostwriting, product descriptions, and more. They offer authors self-publishing coaching, strategy, and business development services. Agapelife publishes values and faith-based leadership, business, and health content in print and online. Hart has over 23 years of experience. She began her career in 1998.

Before joining Agapelife Solutions, Hart was an owner and agency director at BrightStar Care and before that, a benefits and wellness specialist at JEA. Earlier in her career she founed Lady of Virtue & Excellence Personal Development Organization and served as the executive director. Hart graduated from the University of North Florida with an EdD in educational leadership and from Michigan State University with an undergraduate degree in psychology.

88. Bekkah Clifford
Oyl + Water

Bekkah Clifford is the Creative Director of Oyl + Water, a beauty brand development and marketing agency focused on building brands with purpose. Clifford came to the agency as Art Director in 2017 and was named Creative Director in 2018. Oyl + Water specializes in brand development, strategy, and all things design. With a specialty in sustainable packaging, her work can be seen online in Vogue, Goop, and Allure.

Clifford began her marketing career 20 years ago at Stephen J. Kaufman Public Relations. Prior to Oyl + Water, she served as Multimedia Producer and Branding Specialist at Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices. Clifford has been nationally recognized for her luxury design aesthetic, winning awards in design, filmmaking, and writing.

89. Erica Jossim
McGuckin Group

Erica Jossim began her professional career over 10 years ago. Today, she is the Chief Client Officer of McGuckin Group. The McGuckin Group is a talent design innovation firm that specializes in three services including talent strategy, leadership development, and DEI. It holds a series of private and public events discussing many various leadership topics each year. The group helps leaders reimagine their approach in ways they never thought possible, and encourages them to slow down, reflect and explore to ultimately accelerate their development and effectiveness. McGuckin Group’s events are both in person and virtual, featuring their expert facilitators and renowned guest speakers.

Jossim first got her start in 2012 as an executive assistant at Southpoint Community Church. From there, she went on to Chelsea James School of Performing Arts, before eventually taking on the role of resource development coordinator at Wounded Warrior Project. Jossim graduated from the University of North Florida with an undergraduate degree in communications and public relations.

90. Kari McLain
Search Click Grow

Kari McLain is the Chief Marketing Officer of Search Click Grow. She first joined the company in 2020. Search Click Grow is a dynamic, adaptable, and full-service digital marketing agency that doesn't rely on smoke and mirrors to attract new clients. Instead, Search Click Grow believes in its search engine optimization and marketing expertise to attract new visitors to their site. It has the expertise and resources to create a customized website and implement a variety of digital marketing services for any size business in any field. To ensure that all of their digital marketing activities generate profitable results, their digital marketing agency uses a structured technique including search engine optimization, web design & development, social media marketing, and pay-per-click.

Previously, McLain was a creative director at Multiverse Media Group. Earlier in her career she worked with Green Screen Talent Now as an art director.

91. Kimberly Mance
ATD NEFL

Kimberly Mance began her professional career over 15 years ago. Today, she is the Director of the Association for Talent Development of Northeast Florida (ATD NEFL). ATD NEFL is the region's leading resource for workplace learning professionals to network, grow professionally, volunteer with peers, and to keep up-to-date with changes in the talent development field. ATD NEFL provides its members with the knowledge, skills, tools, and resources necessary to ensure ongoing professional development, and the ability to deliver exceptional value to their organizations in the area of workplace learning and performance.

Mance first got her start in 2006 as a human services specialist II at South Carolina Department of Social Services. From there, she went on to State Farm before eventually moving on to become a claims training supervisor at Security First Insurance, her most recent position prior to joining ATD NEFL. Mance graduated from Webster University with a master’s degree in human resources management and services and from the University of South Carolina Upstate with an undergraduate degree in sociology.

92. Raissa Frenkel
Forum Capital Group

Raissa Frenkel is the Chief Executive Officer of Forum Capital Group. Founded in 2012, Forum Capital Group is a global private equity firm focused predominantly on its own financial services and those of select high net worth individuals and entities in the real estate, energy and seafood and other sectors. They offer unique investment opportunities through their proprietary source network. Their professionals work with buy-and sell-side clients as they are afforded unique access to industry leaders, market intelligence and top talent. Forum Capital Group is dedicated to providing high-quality, differentiated opportunities and strategic consulting services in many world economies. Frenkel has 40 years of experience. She began her career in 1982.

Before joining Forum Capital Group, Frenkel was a CEO at Itera USA. Earlier in her career she worked with Kazan State Finance and Economics Institute as a professor. Frenkel graduated from Kazan State Finance and Economics Institute with a PhD in economics.

93. Chrystal Griffin
Cozymeal

Chrystal Griffin serves as the General Manager for Classpop!, a platform that connects people with fun, social classes — including cooking, dance, pottery and beyond — and operates across the U.S. and Canada. She started as the head of product for Cozymeal, the parent company of Classpop!, helping launch the new company to expand Cozymeal beyond culinary experiences.

Griffin began her career in the Navy working in IT, then completed her undergraduate degree at the University of North Florida and later graduated from the University of Florida with an MBA. She's held a variety of leadership roles at tech companies and enjoys the challenge of being a "change agent" — inspiring and influencing constructive operational shifts within organizations. Griffin is also a managing partner for ACIN Properties, a Florida real estate investment company, along with her husband.

94. Karem Mieses
KEMM Group

Karem Mieses is the CEO & Business Coach for Creatives of KEMM Group. She first joined the company in 2009. KEMM specializes in helping small to medium sized companies in the construction, distribution, and technology focused industries work smarter so they can achieve more. Because today’s business environment is complex, competitive, and ever-changing, they provide the tools and strategies that help reduce risk, make better decisions, and ultimately grow businesses.

Previously, Mieses was a president at Maxon Engineering Services. Mieses earned a master’s degree in science and technology from Oregon Health & Science University and an undergraduate degree in business administration from Universidad de Puerto Rico.

95. Jada Williams
Prestige Workforce

Jada Williams is the Chief Executive Officer of Prestige Workforce. Prestige Workforce is a leading employment agency ensuring that individuals with difficulties have limitless opportunities to pursue their dreams. They help clients by instilling in them the self-confidence they need to face many of life’s obstacles. They instruct them on how to gain respect for themselves and their work by adding value to the organization and standing firm in their expectation of fair and equitable treatment. Williams has nearly 11 years of experience. She began her career in 2011.

Before joining Prestige Workforce, Williams was a vocational rehabilitation counselor at ServiceSource and before that a therapeutic day treatment counselor at Compasion, LLC. Earlier in her career she worked at the Barry Robinson Center as a residential counselor. Williams graduated from Liberty University with a master’s degree in human services counseling and from Norfolk State University with an undergraduate degree in psychology.

96. Kathleen Schofield
Northeast Florida Regional STEM2 Hub

Dr. Kathleen Schofield is the Executive Director of the Northeast Florida Regional STEM2 Hub. In this capacity, she works to assure equitable access to computer science and STEM learning across the northeast Florida region. Working as a liaison between the corporate community and the school systems, she brings the pulse of the needs for a 21st century workforce as she collaborates with the school districts and universities in the region. She has successfully executed the 21st Century Northeast Florida Workforce Development program, a state appropriation, for two continuous years, bringing access to experiences with cutting edge technologies, such as robotics, coding, drones, and augmented reality to over 75,000 students by working with district leadership teams to develop and infuse innovative approaches to STEM instruction, aligned to standards, into the school day. Further, she has increased access to STEM learning experiences in the after-school setting.

Prior to joining the STEM2 Hub, Schofield served as the STEM Supervisor for the School District of Clay County, serving over 36,000 students in 41 schools. There, she developed a nationally recognized STEM program, in which all schools developed a robotics program. Additionally, she worked alongside the Florida Department of Education to develop the courses for Computer Science Discoveries and Computer Science Principles to be added to the Florida Course Code Directory. Schofield has written and been awarded over $16 million in competitive grants, during her time in Clay County, implementing multiple successful STEM programs yielding strong learning gains for both teachers and students. Schofield holds a doctorate in educational leadership with a focus on human capital management in education. She earned her master’s degree in the integration of technology into math and science and holds a Florida certificate in educational leadership.

97. Courtney Vestal
Barrett Claims Management

Courtney Vestal is the Chief Operations Officer of Barrett Claims Management. She first joined the company in 2017. Barrett Claims Management is a full-service adjusting company specializing in daily and catastrophe claims handling. Their daily claims division provides full-service adjusting and limited task assignments for residential and commercial property and casualty clients. They design client based, scalable claims management solutions to fulfill the needs of insurance entities. From planned and unplanned increases in claims volume as a result of large catastrophic to daily loss events, they have the staff, experience and ability to customize their services for each and every claim. Barrett Claims Management offers the adjusting resources and capabilities of a larger company and the hands-on personal touch of a smaller firm. As a boutique firm, Barrett finds solutions to the diverse requirements necessary in today’s insurance markets. Well-defined goals, clear strategies, disciplined implementation and rigorous attention to detail allows them to meet and exceed their clients’ needs.

Previously, Vestal was an operations and IT specialist at Lozano Insurance Adjusters, Inc.

98. Alison Freedman
Atlantic Beach Country Club

Alison Freedman is the Controller of Atlantic Beach Country Club. Atlantic Beach Country Club is truly unique, both in its deep-rooted history as Selva Marina Country Club and in its successful reinvention as Atlantic Beach Country Club in 2014. Residents of this thriving and charming North Beaches area have embraced their casual approach to Country Club living. The modern coastal-style clubhouse boasts 16,000 square feet of family-friendly dining and stunning banquet facilities for every occasion. Members also enjoy year-round patio dining overlooking the 18th hole of the golf course and stunning sunset views. Freedman has over 19 years in the hospitality industry. She began her career in 2002.

Before joining Atlantic Beach Country Club, Freedman was a controller at Deerwood Country Club and before that a program manager at Best Buddies International. Earlier in her career she worked with Deloitte as an auditor. Freedman graduated from Truman State University with an undergraduate degree in accounting.

99. Jane Lucker
Equinox Hotels

Jane Lucker began her professional career 46 years ago. Today, she is the Head of Global Sales of Equinox Hotels. Equinox Hotels redefines luxury as the ultimate in experience, designed as a dynamic interplay between spaces created to maximize potential, performance and pleasure as they carry their guests from day through to the ultimate night’s sleep. Equinox architected fitness as a lifestyle movement and Equinox Hotels is the complete manifestation of their brand promise. This is a place where compromise simply doesn’t exist. Equinox Hotels are destinations to live and work, to commune and engage, to revel and relish.

Lucker first got her start in 1976 in marketing and sales at Omni Hotels. From there, she went on to Hospitality Marketing and Sales Consultants, Inc., before eventually rising to become a senior VP of hospitality consulting services at Signature Group, her most recent position prior to joining Equinox Hotels. Lucker graduated from New York School of Interior Design with an undergraduate degree in interior design and from Georgia State University with an undergraduate degree in business, management, marketing, and related support services.

100. Wadelene Charles
Grand Reve Financial

Wadelene Charles is a Managing Partner of Grand Reve Financial. She first joined the company in 2020. Grand Reve Financial (now known as Strategic Tax Accountants) is a full-service accounting firm dedicated to giving actionable, expert strategies, tax preparation/strategy, and financial statements so that their clients can achieve more and worry less. They specialize in bookkeeping, tax, payroll, and wealth generation services for millennial startups, realtors, and real estate investors. What makes the firm unique is that they take a holistic wealth approach to managing their clients' finances. Strategic Tax Accountants look beyond the numbers and assess their financial habits. They offer free enrollment into their wealth accountability program to further help their clients achieve their dreams.

Previously, Charles was a corporate accountant at Fidelity National Financial and before that a technical support representative at Teleperformance, USA. Earlier in her career she worked with CMB Financial Group as a manager and marketing director. Charles earned an MS in accounting from Keller Graduate School of Management of DeVry University, an undergraduate degree in accounting and finance from the University of North Florida, and an undergraduate degree in accounting from Atlantic Technical College.