JA honors Hall of Fame Laureates for their leadership and success in business, and community involvement.
Each year, Junior Achievement of Southwest Florida honors forward-thinking entrepreneurs and accomplished community leaders for their contributions to the region's economic development and their service as role models for ethical and moral conduct among youth and business peers. These Laureates become part of JA's Business Hall of Fame. This prestigious Collier County event has grown since it was established in 1988, to include many of Southwest Florida's most prominent leaders.
This event is possible through the generous support of sponsors. If you represent a business that may be interested in sponsorship of this event, please explore our Business Hall of Fame, Collier County, Sponsorship Opportunities & Benefits. Send in the printable sponsorship form or purchase your sponsorship online.
2018 JA of Southwest Florida Business Hall of Fame Laureate Inductees
Jeff Fridkin
Co-Founding Member,
Grant Fridkin Pearson, P.A.
Adria Starkey
Collier County President,
FineMark National Bank & Trust
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Past Laureates
Take a moment to view a list of the Past Laureates of Business Hall of Fame, Collier County
Business Hall of Fame, Collier Advisory Board
Clay W. Cone — Chair
President
Cone Communications Company
Jamie Andersen
Senior Vice President
U.S. Trust, Bank of America Private Wealth Mangement
Scott Beatty
Attorney at Law
Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A.
Wilam Boyd
President/CEO
Preferred Travel of Naples
Andy Buschle
Vice President
BMO Harris Bank
Blase Ciabaton
Owner
Naples Print Source
John English, PE
Vice President
Peninsula Engineering
Kathy Gulvas
Communications Manger
London Bay Homes
Stacey Herring
Vice President
Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A.
Brenda O'Connor
Executive Director, Membership
Naples Yacht Club, Inc.
Craig Sherman
Sr. VP, Commercial Lending Collier
Valley National Bank
Michael Traficante
Shareholder
Grant Fridkin Pearson
Patrick L. Utter
V.P. of Real Estate & Club Operations
Collier Enterprises
Steve Wheeler
VP of Development
Healthcare Network of SWFL
Len Zaiser, IV
Chief Executive Manager
Azimuth Technology, Inc.
