Ernie Garateix – CEO of Heritage Insurance Company

Ernie Garateix – CEO of Heritage Insurance Company

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 Zephyr Insurance in Hawaii See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Tyrus O'Neill, CEO of Benchmark International and Naming Rights Partner of the Tampa Bay Lightning. M&A Firm

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 [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

CEO of Tampa International Airport - Michael Stephens

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 Bay region. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Brian Langille - Executive Director CGS Energy

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, forward-looking energy provider. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

CEO Spotlight: Joe Ebanks on Spins Laundromat, Laundry Delivery & Supporting Foster Youth

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 story of entrepreneurship, innovation, and community impact you won’t want to miss. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.