Past Speakers
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July 17, 2023
Maria Alvarez, President and CEO, Phoenix House Florida – Drugs in the Workplace and the impact on business.
As a first-generation American, Maria is a proud citizen who believes in giving back, helping others, and to never take that freedom for granted. Often described by other people as someone destined to help others, Maria knew she found her calling when she started working for Phoenix House Florida in 2007. She says that there is “no greater joy than helping those that are in the greatest need of behavioral health treatment.”
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July 10, 2023
Michael Tomor, PhD, Executive Director, Tampa Museum of Art – Economic Impact of the Arts on the Community
Dr. Michael A. Tomor is an esteemed art professional renowned for his visionary leadership and unwavering dedication to the Tampa Museum of Art. Since assuming the directorship in April 2015, Dr. Tomor has spearheaded remarkable growth and transformative initiatives that have positioned the museum as a dynamic cultural institution.
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June 26, 2023
Andrew Wright, Ally Capital Group, CEO/ Next Level Brands, Managing Partner
An accomplished entrepreneur and experienced CEO, Andrew Wright has built a reputation as a leader and innovator in the real estate and investment space. Through his many ventures, he has had a hand in nearly every sector of the economy, both in Tampa Bay and beyond.
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June 12, 2023
Michael W. Butler, Scout Executive, Greater Tampa Bay Area Council
Mike has served as the Scout Executive of the Greater Tampa Bay Area Council since March 2022.
Mike began his Scouting career as a District Executive in the Atlanta Area Council in 1985 where he also served as Field Director, Finance Director,
and Director of Finance Services. From Atlanta, Mike was selected to serve as the Scout Executive of the Old Hickory Council in Winston-Salem, North
Carolina and then served as the Deputy Scout Executive for the National Capital Area Council in Bethesda, Maryland. Mike then was chosen to lead
the Blue Ridge Council in Greenville, SC in 2010, followed by a role on the national staff for the Boy Scouts of America from 2019 until his selection in
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June 5, 2023
T. Corey Neil, President and CEO, Bank of Tampa
Corey Neil serves as President and Chief Executive Officer at The Bank of Tampa and is a member of its Board of Directors. He has been with the bank for 20 years serving in various roles, and has 27 years of banking experience, all of which have been spent in Tampa Bay. Prior to joining The Bank of Tampa in
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May 22, 2023
John Hitchen, Managing Director, Strive Sales INC’s U.S. office
John Hitchen is the Managing Director for Strive Sales INC’s U.S. office. He has worked with Strive for 4 years. Hitchen joined Strive with more than seven years of recruitment experience, working across a number of sectors. Strive Sales is an international software sales recruitment company which helps build world-class go-to-market teams for some of the most disruptive, venture capital backed software companies across the globe. Strive Sales is based in Manchester, England, and in March 2023, announced it was launching its first international office in Tampa.