Gulfshore Business Salutes Its 40 Under 40 |
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NAPLES, FL (August 2007) –
A woman in Fort Myers is on a mission to turn around the local affordable
housing crisis with a project that will change the lives of more than 500
families—and she’s only 31 years old. A man who tripled the membership of one of
the area’s leading business organizations and received a key to the city of
Bonita Springs is just 28. Gulfshore Business magazine is honoring these and other young business leaders in Southwest Florida as this year’s 40 under 40. The winners were featured in the September issue of Gulfshore Business, which hits newsstands this week. In its fifth year, Gulfshore Business’ 40 under 40 celebrates local professionals under 40 years old who have distinguished themselves in business and their communities. This year’s winners were selected from a record number of nominations. “We had outstanding nominees this year with impressive professional and philanthropic accomplishments,” said editor Jill Tyrer. “It might have made the selection process a little more difficult, but showed that Southwest Florida has a wealth of talented and caring young professionals. The region’s future is in capable hands, and Gulfshore Business is proud to recognize these leaders.” The rising stars in the 2007 class range in age from 25 to 39 and demonstrate the region’s diverse workforce—from doctors and executives to entrepreneurs carving their own path. A complete list of the winners accompanies this release. Gulfshore Business will celebrate the 2007 40 under 40 winners at an awards presentation and exclusive party in September. Dan Adams, project manager, Owen-Ames-Kimball Co. Joseph Armenia, chief operating officer, The Armenia Group Glen Beitmen, founder/co-owner, Super Science and Amazing Art Jennifer Berg, marketing and communications manager, Lee County Office of Economic Development Matthew Bernaldo, managing editor, NBC-2.com and ABC-7.com, Waterman Broadcasting Corporation Mark Bernstein, president, Bernstein & Associates Staffing Thomas Burt, financial advisor, Morgan Stanley Stacy Calvino, manager, Punta Gorda Marina Ashley Carter, advertising and public relations coordinator, the Philharmonic Center for the Arts Dr. Susan Cera, colorectal surgeon, Medical Surgical Specialists Ted Corbin, director, BNY Mellon Wealth Management Brent Crawford, private client advisor, The Private Bank of Bank of America Marcia Davis, HOPE (Housing Opportunities for People Everywhere) VI coordinator, Housing Authority, City of Fort Myers Daniel Dentino, vice president of student affairs, dean of community involvement, Ave Maria University Mike D’Onofrio, commercial litigator, Quarles & Brady LLP Katherine Dougherty, vice president, Galloway Family of Dealerships Pason Gaddis, publisher, Fort Myers Florida Weekly Alanna Gluhm, marketing director, GATES Stacey L. Herring, senior mortgage loan officer, Fifth Third Bank Jadira Hoptry, vice president, commercial relationship manager, First American Bank Phil Hugh, president, owner and CEO, DOC Corp. Peter Ingraham, wealth advisor, UBS Financial Services Melinda Isley, owner, m.creative Erica Lolli, president, Stock Financial Rachael Loukonen, attorney, Grant, Fridkin, Pearson, Athan & Crown P.A. Jon McLeod, owner and manager, Mobile Exposure Pat Mulloy, chief financial officer, Neighborhood America Tara Paluck, judge, Lee County Court Lesa Peterson, corporate project manager, Collier Health Services Brandon G. Phillips, CEO, Global HR Research Stephen Prendiville, surgeon, Stephen Prendiville, M.D., Facial Plastic Surgery Trey Radel, news anchor, WINK-TV Christi Pritchett Sarlo, director of client services/project planner, VanasseDaylor Tracy Southers, public relations executive, WordPlay Inc. Milissa Sprecher, CEO, Noise Branding Communications Cindy Starnes, senior account executive, Oswald, Trippe and Company Trey Ward, owner, general manger, Val Ward Cadillac Amanda Wilson Watkins, vice president of sales and marketing, Bonita Bay Group Beverley Watson-Horsted, owner, Dial-A-Cook PCS Inc. Carlos Zapata, senior producer and news anchor, D’Latinos al Dia Azteca America Southwest Florida About Gulfshore Business Gulfshore Business has distinguished itself as Southwest Florida’s executive information resource. The magazine provides insight and information about the dynamic local business community and its players, and has become the trusted handbook of choice for the region’s decision makers. For more information, go to www.gulfshorebusiness.com. About CurtCo Media’s Gulfshore Division For more than 37 years, CurtCo/GSM has been the leading publisher of regional consumer and business magazines in the ultra-affluent communities of Southwest Florida. From its Naples offices, CurtCo/GSM publishes Gulfshore Life; Gulfshore Business; Gulfshore Life’s Homebuyer; Discover Southwest Florida Visitors’ Annual; Collier Building Industry Association’s Naples Parade of Homes; the Naples Chamber of Commerce’s Naples on the Gulf visitors guide; NCH Healthcare System’s Naples Health, Bonita Bay’s IN Good Company and numerous other publications. For more information, go to www.gulfshorelife.com. For More Information Contact: Rebecca Loveridge, Marketing Manager Curtco/GSM, LLC. Tel: (239) 449-4154 Email: rebeccal@gulfshorelife.com |
