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40 Under 40 | 2026

    By
  • Elizabeth King
  • October 8, 2026
Bradenton entrepreneur reboots career from software engineer to COO

40 Under 40 winner Trevor Ewen, 39, is the chief operating officer and co-owner of QBench.

    By
  • Elizabeth King
  • October 8, 2026
Bradenton HR leader, 'cycle breaker' to launch 24/7 coaching app

40 Under 40 winner Samantha Stuntz, 37, is the SVP of People Operations and HR for Career Certified, the founder of Proven Under Pressure and the creator of Uncloud360.

    By
  • Elizabeth King
  • October 8, 2026
SWFL recruiting director specializes in finding top executive talent

40 Under 40 winner Jana Vanaman, 39, is director at W Talent Solutions

    By
  • Beth Luberecki
  • October 8, 2026
SWFL construction exec rises quickly after COVID relocation

40 Under 40 winner Gabriella DeLuca, 32, is a business development manager at Benchmark General Contractors.

    By
  • Beth Luberecki
  • October 8, 2026
Young Lakeland attorney grows into statewide leader on elder law

40 Under 40 winner Kevin Albaum, 37, is a shareholder with Clark, Campbell, Lancaster, Workman & Airth, P.A.

    By
  • Anastasia Dawson
  • October 8, 2026
University director connects USF research with Tampa Bay's high-tech future

40 Under 40 winner Elizabeth Nelson, 38, is the director of the Florida High Tech Corridor at the University of South Florida.

    By
  • Anastasia Dawson
  • October 8, 2026
Tampa nurse practitioner helps others turn healthcare expertise into businesses

40 Under 40 winner Jessica Chung, 38, is CEO of J.C. Healthcare & Associates and the International Business Association for Nurses.

    By
  • Anastasia Dawson
  • October 8, 2026
From the courtroom to the soccer pitch, lawyer finds a path to 'yes'

40 Under 40 winner Michelina Carbone, 32, is associate general counsel for the United Soccer League.

    By
  • Louis Llovio
  • October 8, 2026
Fashion designer-turned-hairdresser now runs three companies

40 Under 40 winner Rachel Last, 35, is the owner of Soultuary Salon, Sarasota Balayage and Long Hair Forever.

    By
  • Anastasia Dawson
  • October 8, 2026
From laborer to leader, Fort Myers native builds a future for family’s business

40 Under 40 winner Tommy Huether, 39, is vice president/project manager at Gulfpoint Construction Company Inc.

    By
  • Anastasia Dawson
  • October 8, 2026
Tampa native brings creativity to regional banking

40 Under 40 winner Ben Powers, 38, is director of corporate and middle market banking at Valley Bank.

    By
  • Anastasia Dawson
  • October 8, 2026
Executive engineers rapid growth at Garver's Tampa aviation hub

40 Under 49 winner David Gordon, 37, is a senior project manager at Garver.

    By
  • Elizabeth King
  • October 8, 2026
Engineering exec comes 'full circle' at manufacturer where he interned

40 Under 40 winner Ervin Scott, 39, is the director of sales for North America at Sun Hydraulics.

    By
  • Anastasia Dawson
  • October 8, 2026
Bloomin' Brands leader builds better workplaces through trust, authenticity

40 Under 40 winner Cord McLean, 39, is the director of Inclusive Leadership & Organizational Development at Bloomin’ Brands.

    By
  • Elizabeth King
  • October 8, 2026
St. Pete contractor buys building, launches AI-fueled startup

40 Under 40 winner Tomer Amar, 29, is the CEO of TGA Kitchens & Remodeling and Kaliun.

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