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40 Under 40

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  • Business Observer Staff
  • October 16, 2025
The Business Observer honors its 40 Under 40 2025 winners

The Business Observer held its annual 40 Under 40 event Oct. 9 at The Ora in Sarasota.

    By
  • Mark Gordon
  • October 9, 2025
A drive to win distinguishes 40 Under 40 class of 2025

The region's top high-achieving young leaders are a driven and determined group — backed by some influential mentors.

  • By Chuck Merlis
  • October 9, 2025
Travaris Woodie, 35

40 Under 40 winner Travaris Woodie is manager at Westside Funeral Home and coach at Southeast High School Boys Basketball.

  • By Chuck Merlis
  • October 9, 2025
Jake Halusic, 36

40 Under 40 winner Jake Halusic is founder and CEO of Trofeo.

  • By Chuck Merlis
  • October 9, 2025
Matt Boggan, 23

40 Under 40 winner Matt Boggan is CEO of Gulf Coast Agency and owner of Stix Sushi & Seafood.

    By
  • Brian Hartz
  • October 9, 2025
Brad Hannon, 35

40 Under 40 winner Brad Hannon is president and CEO of Signature Medicare Solutions.

    By
  • Brian Hartz
  • October 9, 2025
Jordan Richards, 26

40 Under 40 winner Jordan Richards is owner of Fehl Safe Water, Quality Plumbing, Drain Clean Heroes, Nu Flow.

    By
  • Brian Hartz
  • October 9, 2025
Christina Reynolds, 39

40 Under 40 winner Christina Reynolds is founder of ShortStaf.

    By
  • Brian Hartz
  • October 9, 2025
Chad Romans, 22

40 Under 40 winner Chad Romans is owner of Pest Patrol of Southwest Florida.

    By
  • Brian Hartz
  • October 9, 2025
Richard Anderson, 39

40 Under 40 winner Richard Anderson is culinary director at Oxford Commons Hospitality Co.

    By
  • Elizabeth King
  • October 9, 2025
Morgan Tiefenthal, 37

40 Under 40 winner Morgan Tiefenthal is owner of Animal Health Center.

    By
  • Beth Luberecki
  • October 9, 2025
Emily Budd, 34

40 Under 40 winner Emily Budd is president of EK Consulting.

    By
  • Beth Luberecki
  • October 9, 2025
Justin Pavey, 35

40 Under 40 winner Justin Pavey is founder of Coastal Marine Management/Coastal Management Group.

    By
  • Elizabeth King
  • October 9, 2025
Andrew Gregory Smith, 35

40 Under 40 winner Andrew Gregory Smith is owner of Rokit Carts.

    By
  • Elizabeth King
  • October 9, 2025
Andoni Goitiz, 26

40 Under 40 winner Andoni Goitiz is CEO of Medical Stretcher Solutions.

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