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Robert Cabana, Director of NASA’s Kennedy Space Center The substance of true leadership is often manifest in times of transition and crisis, as we see in individuals like Lincoln, Churchill and Rosa Parks. Their leadership embodies that rare combination of vision,…
JOHN MURRAY, CEO Port Canaveral He could be described as pragmatic, yet visionary — a leader who honed his skills as a ship captain and maritime executive who also understands the importance of listening and building consensus, not just making…
Katherine Cobb, President, Holy Trinity Episcopal Academy When Katherine Cobb, J.D., was named president of Holy Trinity Episcopal Academy (HTEA) by the school’s board of trustees in April 2017, it was the culmination of a lengthy process of identifying the…
Clifford Graham, Director of Operations & Maintenance, Orlando Melbourne International Airport Since the dawn of the space program, Brevard County has drawn people from around the world, making this area a unique and diverse melting pot. Though that magnet of innovation…
Wendy Romeu, Founder/President, Alluvionic Wendy Romeu, founder and CEO of Alluvionic, did not follow an easy path to success. Born into a family where challenges, not support, reigned, she learned from an early age not only to be a survivor,…
Joe Reilly, President, National Drug Screening Successful entrepreneurs usually share four common differentiators. They continually develop their skills, they leverage their experience, they are always opportunistic, and they are passionate about whatever they are doing. All four boxes would be…
Founded in 1887 to address the city of Denver’s welfare problems, United Way now touches in excess of 50 million lives around the globe. In Brevard, the not-for-profit has been helping residents in need since 1957. Recognized as one of…
For over 30 years, Cliff Hirsch has been in search of the world’s highest quality tile and, time after time, he’s found it. From modest beginnings as a bathroom remodeling business that began in 1984, Island Tile has evolved into…
It was like a steady rain after a lengthy drought or perhaps similar to the elation Cubs’ fans felt after winning the World Series and breaking their 108-year “curse.” That is how the news of Northrop Grumman’s decision to locate…
Though the Space Coast boasts many remarkable entrepreneurs, few match the achievements of Southeast Petro’s Founder and President Mahesh “Mike” Shah. Though his corporate offices sit atop one of the highest geographical sites in Brevard County, he is a grassroots-type…