CEO Spotlight - Tampa

CEO Spotlight - Tampa

The CEO Spotlight, based out of Tampa, FL.

Episodes

June 22, 2026 20 mins
Forward Pinellas is a land use and transportation planning agency. We guide integrated transportation and land use solutions that sustain economic value by connecting the communities of Pinellas County and the Tampa Bay region. The agency is charged with addressing countywide land use and transportation concerns, as both the Pinellas Planning Council and Pinellas County Metropolitan Planning Organization. Forward Pinellas not only ...

Listen
Watch
Mark as Played
Andrew Koenig graduated with degrees in Finance and Accounting from Elon University in 2005 and received his MBA in Entrepreneurship from Nova Southeastern University – Huizenga College of Business and Entrepreneurship. Andrew began his full-time career with City Furniture in January 2006 in the Receiving Department unloading furniture on containers, and has worked his way up through the company and in almost all divisions of...

Listen
Watch
Mark as Played

As a progressive leader and premier healthcare organization, Chapters Health System is dedicated to delivering innovative care throughout chronic illness progression and beyond. Since 1983 as a community-based, not-for-profit organization, Chapters Health has provided choices, education and guidance through its managed affiliates throughout the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic regions of the United States. Chapters Health is certified as...

Listen
Watch
Mark as Played

Heritage Insurance is based In Tampa, Florida.

Offering home, condo, rental property, and commercial residential insurance through a large network of experienced independent agents. Their team is committed to providing homeowners with the highest-quality property insurance and some of the most competitive rates in Gulf Coast states and California.

They also operate Narragansett Bay Insurance in the Northeast and Zephy...

Listen
Watch
Mark as Played

Benchmark International is an award-winning global Mergers and Acquisitions firm that specializes in representing owners of privately held, middle-market businesses looking for growth strategies, exit planning, or selling their company. 

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Listen
Watch
Mark as Played

Tampa International Airport CEO Michael Stephens took on his new role in April of 2025, inheriting an award-winning facility known for high passenger rankings, a growing number of new international and domestic routes and an exciting Airside D terminal becoming a reality in 2028. So how do you build on that success as a new leader? You take a look outside at the traffic congestion and imagine a better future for the entire Tampa Ba...

Listen
Watch
Mark as Played
We’ve recently rebranded from Clearwater Gas System to CGS Energy.  We were originally established in 1924 by the City of Clearwater, today our service area today extends far beyond the city.  In fact, over 75% of our customer base is now located outside Clearwater, across 17 municipalities in Pinellas and Pasco counties. The name ‘CGS Energy’ better reflects our regional reach and our role as a modern, ...

Listen
Watch
Mark as Played
In this CEO Spotlight episode, Dana McKay talks with Joe Ebanks, CEO of Spins Laundromat and executive director of the Fox Foundation of Tampa Bay. Discover how Joe went from a surprise real estate twist to building a thriving laundry business with on-demand delivery across Tampa Bay. Plus, learn about his powerful mission to support foster youth aging out of the system through housing, job training, and mentorship. It’s a st...

Listen
Watch
Mark as Played
Tommy Whitehead is the President & CEO of TomCo Solutions, a Florida-based design-build construction firm known for its innovative approach to residential and commercial development.

A multi-time award-winning entrepreneur, Tommy is also the founder of the Building Success Summit and author of the Amazon best-seller Building Success: A Toolbox for Coming Out On Top. With a deep commitment to community, leadership, and em...

Listen
Watch
Mark as Played
MOSI is the intersection of science, technology and innovation in the Tampa Bay region where conversations and learning happen, knowledge is exchanged and new ideas are celebrated.



We are a scientific playground full of interactive exhibits and educational programming. Visitors to MOSI can expect to enjoy more than 50,000 square feet of hands-on activities and exhibits, as well as enjoy unique experiences like a Sa...

Listen
Watch
Mark as Played
CEO Spotlight on NewsRadio WFLA

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Listen
Watch
Mark as Played
April 21, 2025 12 mins
Helicon is the premier Foundation Repair Company in Florida, leading the industry in Concrete Lifting & Leveling, Soil Stabilization, Sinkhole Repair, Seawall Repair, Crawlspace Repairs, Underpinning, and Helical Piers.

At Helicon, we are dedicated to understanding and solving our client’s soil and foundation issues the best way possible.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Listen
Watch
Mark as Played
The St. Pete Economic Development Corp. helps companies discover, explore, and choose St. Pete for business relocation or expansion. We work in service of St. Pete, because when businesses relocate to or expand here, they bring new jobs, innovation, investment, and opportunities to the people of St. Pete, increasing the size of our local economy.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Listen
Watch
Mark as Played
Dr. Rishi Patel is a visionary leader in the healthcare industry, leveraging his extensive experience to drive success as CEO. With over 22 years of expertise in healthcare services management, Dr. Patel has established himself as a prominent figure in the field.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Listen
Watch
Mark as Played
February 24, 2025 10 mins
Schellman is the only Top 50 CPA firm focused exclusively on IT Compliance and Cybersecurity, and we’re the #1 service provider for FedRAMP Assessments (The assessment involves reviewing and testing the security controls of a cloud service to make sure they are effective and compliant with federal regulations2. This helps keep government data safe and secure in the cloud.).

Our industry-leading NPS scores (Net Promoter...

Listen
Watch
Mark as Played
On Dec. 17, 1903, young Spanish-Cuban immigrant Casimiro Hernandez, Sr. opened a tiny saloon on the corner of 22nd St. and Broadway (now 7th Ave.) The location was a prime spot for a bar, and Saloon Columbia quickly became a local watering hole for cigar workers in Tampa's Latin Quarter, Ybor City.

In 1905, Saloon Columbia officially became the Columbia Restaurant, a place Tampa cigar workers could rest and enjoy Spanish and...

Listen
Watch
Mark as Played
January 21, 2025 5 mins
Justin L. Jude became our President and Chief Executive Officer in July 2024 after serving as our Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer since January 2024. Mr. Jude has been with us since February 2004 in various roles, including from March 2008 to February 2011 as Vice President - Supply Chain, from February 2011 through May 2014 as Vice President - Information Systems (North America), from June 2014 to July 2015 as...

Listen
Watch
Mark as Played
Driven by the vision that everyone needs a decent place to live, Habitat for Humanity Tampa Bay Gulfside has served over 930 homeowner partners since 1985. The affiliate serves Pinellas, West Pasco, and Hernando Counties. Volunteers and future homeowners construct the homes, which are sold and financed with a zero-interest loan. Habitat homeowner candidates earn 30 to 80 percent of the area median income. Candidates must demonstrat...

Listen
Watch
Mark as Played
Frederic McCoy was named Executive Vice President, Operations in May 2024. He most recently served as EVP, Global Business Units since 2023; EVP & CEO, Electronics Manufacturing Services, from 2021; and Senior Vice President, Global Business Units, from October 2017; with responsibility for driving growth strategies from product development through manufacturing in Jabil’s enterprise networking, print and retail solutions...

Listen
Watch
Mark as Played
December 17, 2024 10 mins
Sam joined LSF as CEO in September 2007. At that time, LSF had several hundred employees and an annual budget of approximately $30 million. During his tenure, Sam led the agency’s tremendous growth to more than 2,500 employees and a budget of more than $400 million. Sam has a background in leadership roles in nonprofit organizations, as well as experience in child welfare, social services, mental health, and programs for seni...

Listen
Watch
Mark as Played

Popular Podcasts

    If you've ever wanted to know about champagne, satanism, the Stonewall Uprising, chaos theory, LSD, El Nino, true crime and Rosa Parks, then look no further. Josh and Chuck have you covered.

    iHeartRadio 24/7 News: The Latest

    The latest news in 4 minutes updated every hour, every day.

    Dateline NBC

    Current and classic episodes, featuring compelling true-crime mysteries, powerful documentaries and in-depth investigations. Follow now to get the latest episodes of Dateline NBC completely free, or subscribe to Dateline Premium for ad-free listening and exclusive bonus content: DatelinePremium.com

    The Breakfast Club

    The World's Most Dangerous Morning Show, The Breakfast Club, With DJ Envy, Jess Hilarious, And Charlamagne Tha God!

    Betrayal Weekly

    Betrayal Weekly is back for a new season. Every Thursday, Betrayal Weekly shares first-hand accounts of broken trust, shocking deceptions, and the trail of destruction they leave behind. Hosted by Andrea Gunning, this weekly ongoing series digs into real-life stories of betrayal and the aftermath. From stories of double lives to dark discoveries, these are cautionary tales and accounts of resilience against all odds. From the producers of the critically acclaimed Betrayal series, Betrayal Weekly drops new episodes every Thursday. If you would like to share your story, you can reach out to the Betrayal Team by emailing them at betrayalpod@gmail.com and follow us on Instagram at @betrayalpod and @glasspodcasts. Please join our Substack for additional exclusive content, curated book recommendations, and community discussions. Sign up FREE by clicking this link Beyond Betrayal Substack. Join our community dedicated to truth, resilience, and healing. Your voice matters! Be a part of our Betrayal journey on Substack.

Advertise With Us
Music, radio and podcasts, all free. Listen online or download the iHeart App.

Connect

© 2026 iHeartMedia, Inc.

  • Help
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Use
  • AdChoicesAd Choices