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Finn has been honored by Connect CRE with the outlet’s prestigious 2025 Next Generation Award. This recognition solidifies Finn’s reputation as a standout young talent in the industry and acknowledges her growth, impact and burgeoning leadership role with Monday Properties. Finn serves as

Kutor was appointed by Ghana’s President John Mahama to the Board of the Volta River Authority (VRA)—Ghana’s largest power generation and infrastructure agency. The VRA Board is tasked with steering the Authority through a new phase of operational revitalization, green

Acevedo is retired from a career in business but continues to play small acting roles in commercials and also perform voiceovers. “I’m having fun and hoping we have a great football season while also enjoying what the basketball team did,”

Knowles-Atkinson was appointed a Principal at BDC Advisors, a leading healthcare strategy consulting firm. Knowles-Atkinson brings over 25 years of leadership in provider network strategy, contract negotiation, and payer-provider collaboration to support BDC’s growing practice focused on payer-provider strategy, innovation

Sowers has been named Associate Vice President for Business Affairs at the University of Florida. Sowers is joining UF from the University of Central Florida, where he served as Assistant Vice President of Business Operations. At UCF, he oversaw several

Pernicano was reappointed to the North Broward Hospital District by Governor Ron DeSantis. Pernicano is the Chief Technology Officer for Synergist Technology, LLC. Previously, he served as the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Pernicano Enterprises, Inc. and the Vice President

Ridley was reappointed to the University of Florida Board of Trustees by Governor Ron DeSantis. Ridley is a Partner at Foley & Lardner, LLP. Active in his community, he currently serves as the Chairman of Augusta National Golf Club and

Ludlow (MBA 2019) is the founder and CEO of Pine Claims Solutions, a tech-forward independent adjusting firm serving the property insurance industry. After nearly 20 years in claims and vendor strategy, he left his corporate role to launch Pine. Connect

Hirsh (BS 1996, MBA 2016) is the CEO of The Hirsh Center, where she leads a team of rheumatologists, advanced practice providers and 50 dedicated professionals on a mission to provide exceptional patient experiences. With nearly 20 years working in

Owens (BS 2010, MS 2011, MBA 2014, JD 2014), a Partner in Fisher Phillips’ Tampa office, became Board Certified in Labor & Employment Law by the Florida Bar on June 1, 2025. Only 169 lawyers are currently recognized as Board