Stephanie Smith and TECO Energy

Debra Jacobs and The Patterson Foundation

In this episode of Leadership Florida: The Leadership Exchange, host Wendy Spencer, President & CEO of Leadership Florida, is joined by Debra Jacobs, President & CEO of The Patterson Foundation, to talk about fostering wide participation around shared quality of life aspirations, initiatives such as the campaign for grade level reading and digital access for all, and the importance of having fun while working hard. Debra is a Cornerstone Class 10 Member from the Calusa Region.

Fred Karlinsky and Greenberg Traurig

In this episode of Leadership Florida: The Leadership Exchange, host Wendy Spencer, President & CEO of Leadership Florida, is joined by Fred Karlinsky, Shareholder & Chair of Greenberg Traurig's Global Insurance Regulatory & Transactions Practice Group, to talk about navigating challenges like AI and the pace of change, staying available for clients, and the firm's commitment to community service. Fred is a Cornerstone Class 36 Lifetime Member from the Gold Coast Region.

Bert de Armas & Mario Trueba and First Horizon Bank

In this episode of Leadership Florida: The Leadership Exchange, host Wendy Spencer, President & CEO of Leadership Florida, is joined by Bert de Armas, SVP of First Horizon Bank, and Mario Trueba, Chairman, South Florida with First Horizon Bank to talk about the importance of investing in their communities, building relationships with clients, and the advancement of technology in the industry. Bert is a member of Cornerstone Class 25. Mario is member of Cornerstone Class 19 and a past Leadership Florida Board Chair. They are both Lifetime Members in the Southeast Region.

Tal Siddique and the Bradenton Area Convention Center

In this episode of Leadership Florida: The Leadership Exchange, host Wendy Spencer, President & CEO of Leadership Florida, is joined by Tal Siddique, County Commissioner of Manatee County, to talk about their brand-new Bradenton Area Convention Center, focusing on economic development, and tourism as a pillar of the economy. Tal is a Connect Class 14 Member from the Calusa Region.

Adriene McCoy and Baptist Health South Florida

In this episode of Leadership Florida: The Leadership Exchange, host Wendy Spencer, President & CEO of Leadership Florida, is joined by Adriene McCoy, SVP & Chief People Officer of Baptist Health South Florida, to talk about AI in the healthcare industry, maintaining company culture during growth, and investing in communities. Adriene is a Cornerstone Class 36 Member from the Southeast Region.