Ray Baker: County veteran now directing Public Library System
Ray Baker has been working in various Miami-Dade County departments for over two decades. Before joining the library system, he had several positions including chief of policy, legislation and business…
José Oliva: Sets agenda for upcoming role as Speaker of House
When out of session for the Florida House of Representatives, José Oliva runs his family cigar company and prioritizes time with his wife and three children. “My favorite part of…
Maria Nardi: Directs cleanup, recovery of county parks and beaches
After directing Miami-Dade County’s Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces Department for only two months, Maria Nardi is leading the cleanup and recovery effort of 270 parks, 20 miles of roads,…
Brian San Miguel: Leading BB&T here as its area market president
Brian San Miguel has been market president of BB&T in Miami-Dade for just over a year, and is committed to keeping his strategy simple. His clients are at the forefront…
Jackie Soffer: Leading Turnberry Associates to improve its properties
Though Jackie Soffer was hesitant to join the family business, she is now committed to her father’s mission of making Turnberry Associates provide more than just real estate to its…
Jeffrey Duerk: New provost seeks more recognition for UM research
Jeffrey Duerk hasn’t been at the University of Miami very long but is already immersed in its core values. The new executive vice president and provost said his biggest responsibility…
Raj Singh Grows BankUnited organically as a two-market bank
Though BankUnited has more than doubled deposits in the past eight years, it’s committed to maintaining the local, community feel. “We’re a country bank,” President Raj Singh joked, the cows…
Edward Abraham: Heading University of Miami Miller School of Medicine
Aside from the hit he’s taken to his running, Edward Abraham is adjusting well to his new role as dean and chief academic officer at the Miller School of Medicine.…
Maria Alonso: Ex-volunteer is new CEO of United Way of Miami Dade
Maria Alonso has never followed a traditional trajectory and rejects the idea that people need to fit into a mold to have successful and fulfilling careers. The new president and…
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