The Tampa Bay Business Journal recently unveiled its 2026 Power 100 list, spotlighting the leaders whose decisions and influence continue to shape the future of the Tampa Bay business community.
We are proud to share that more than 60 individuals on this year’s list are members of the Tampa Bay Chamber or represent organizations that are Chamber members—a testament to the strong leadership and impact of our business community.
Congratulations to the following leaders recognized on the 2026 Power 100 list:
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Carlos Alfonso and Frank Capitano — Managing Partners, Alliant Partners Development
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Paul Anderson — President and CEO, Port Tampa Bay
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Van Ayres — Superintendent, Hillsborough County Schools
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Christina Barker — Chief of Staff, Vinik Family Office
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Arnie Bellini — Managing Partner, Bellini Capital
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Brian Butler — President and CEO, Vistra Communications
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Blake Casper and Allison Casper Adams — Oxford Commons
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Ron Christaldi — President and CEO, Shumaker Advisors Florida
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Archie Collins — President and CEO, Tampa Electric
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Stephanie Conners — President and CEO, BayCare Health System
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John Corbett — President and CEO, SouthState Bank
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Santiago Corrada — President and CEO, Visit Tampa Bay
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John Couris — CEO, Tampa General Hospital
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Teresa Abi-Nader Dahlberg — President, University of Tampa
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Scott Daigle — Florida Region President, Fifth Third Bank
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Mike DiBlasi — Managing Director (Tampa), CBRE
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Casey Ellison — CEO, Ellison Development
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Michael Esposito — Tampa Bay President, Bank of America
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Roger Germann — President and CEO, Florida Aquarium
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Glazer Family — Owners, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
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Rob Higgins — CEO, University of South Florida Athletics
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Tim Holcomb — CEO, Embarc Collective
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Patrick Hwu — President and CEO, Moffitt Cancer Center
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Kevin Johnson — CEO, Suncoast Credit Union
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Marty Lanahan — Regional President and EVP, First Horizon Bank
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Rob Ledford — COO, Baker Barrios; Chairman, Tampa Bay Chamber
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Phil Lee — West Florida Market President, Florida Blue
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Moez Limayem — President, University of South Florida
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Chad Loar — West and Central Florida Regional President, PNC Bank
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Charles Lockwood — Executive Vice President, USF Health
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Thomas Mantz — CEO, Feeding Tampa Bay
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Corey Neil — President and CEO, The Bank of Tampa
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Tyrus O'Neill — CEO, Benchmark International
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David Ottati — President and CEO, AdventHealth West Florida
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Craig Richard — President and CEO, Tampa Bay Economic Development Council
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Bob Rohrlack — President and CEO, Tampa Bay Chamber
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Gary Sasso — President and CEO, Carlton Fields
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Alicia Schulhof — President, Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital
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Paul Shoukry — CEO, Raymond James Financial
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Bemetra Simmons — President and CEO, Tampa Bay Partnership
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Greg Slater — CEO, Tampa Hillsborough Expressway Authority
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Marlene Spalten — President and CEO, Community Foundation Tampa Bay
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Michael Spanos — CEO, Bloomin’ Brands
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Michael Stephens — CEO, Tampa International Airport
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Josh Taube — CEO, Strategic Property Partners
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Helen Wesley — President and CEO, Peoples Gas
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Freddy Williams — President and CEO, Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Tampa Bay
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Jason Woody — CEO, Lion's World Institute
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Andrew Wright — Founder and Chairman, Franklin Street; CEO, Ally Capital Group; Managing Partner, Next Level Brands
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Patrick Zalupski, Ken Babby, Bill Cosgrove — Owners, Tampa Bay Rays
Power 100 Legends
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Greg Celestan — CEO, Celestar Corp.
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Joe Chillura — Former Senior EVP of Commercial Banking, Valley Bank
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Bill Goede — Former Tampa Market President, Bank of America
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Oscar Horton — President and CEO, Sun State International
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Rhea Law — Former President, University of South Florida
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Cary Putrino — Region Chair, Fifth Third Bank
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Stu Sternberg — Former Owner, Tampa Bay Rays
Congratulations to all of the Tampa Bay leaders recognized this year. Your leadership continues to shape the strength, growth, and future of our regional business community!