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Executive Diversions

    By
  • Grier Ferguson
  • June 24, 2020
In the band: marketing pro bangs a drum in her spare time

Sharon Kunkel says the drums are a nice release.

  • Executive Diversions
    By
  • Beth Luberecki
  • February 21, 2020
Prominent banker completes run for milestone birthday

Charles Idelson ran the New York City Marathon in honor of his 70th birthday.

  • Executive Diversions
    By
  • Mark Gordon
  • January 10, 2020
Entrepreneur aces golf vacation of a lifetime

Michael Juceam didn’t take up golf seriously until his 50s. Now it’s his passion even on vacation — 4,200 miles from home.

  • Executive Diversions
    By
  • Grier Ferguson
  • January 10, 2020
Manager takes international trip by herself each year

Chelsea Gruber has traveled the globe, from Denmark to Thailand, seeking new experiences.

  • Executive Diversions
    By
  • Brian Hartz
  • January 10, 2020
On the march: PR pro's parade dreams come true

Tampa public relations pro Candace Rotolo is a member of the Awesome Original Second Time Arounders Marching Band, a St. Petersburg-based group for adults who’ve never given up their love of performing in a marching band.

  • Executive Diversions
    By
  • Brian Hartz
  • January 10, 2020
Guitar hero: Office space expert kicks out the jams

Colliers executive Bill Reeves is a founding member of Southern Train, a band made up of other Tampa-area commercial real estate executives.

  • Executive Diversions
    By
  • Grier Ferguson
  • January 10, 2020
Manufacturing executive pursues passion for sailing

Brad West has been intrigued with sailing since he was a teenager. Now he’s getting out on the water.

  • Executive Diversions
    By
  • Beth Luberecki
  • December 16, 2019
Admitted workaholic heads to ‘Hilton on wheels' to recharge

Karen Mosteller has a welcome respite from the grind.

  • Executive Diversions
    By
  • Beth Luberecki
  • December 14, 2019
Busy executive embraces complicated and sometimes dangerous sport

Kathryn Kelly has been spearfishing since she was a kid.

  • Executive Diversions
    By
  • Brian Hartz
  • February 22, 2019
Hit the gas: Businessman chases high-speed thrills

Entrepreneur by day, race car driver by night. That’s Chris Ruppel.

  • Executive Diversions
    By
  • Grier Ferguson
  • February 1, 2019
Marathons, triathlons keep PR firm partner running

Holly Johnson started running decades ago. Now, many marathons and triathlons later, she still appreciates the confidence and stress relief it provides.

  • Executive Diversions
    By
  • Grier Ferguson
  • January 11, 2019
Business owner's 500-mile hike was challenge, life-changing experience

Eleni Sokos hiked 500 miles of the Camino de Santiago trail in Spain.

  • Executive Diversions
    By
  • Grier Ferguson
  • January 11, 2019
In quest for creative outlet, financial industry executive turns to wreaths

Penny Parks deals with numbers all day. Searching for a creative hobby, she started making wreaths. She hasn’t looked back.

  • Executive Diversions
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • January 11, 2019
'Real python hunters don't wear gloves'

Edison National Bank founders and executives Geoff and Robbie Roepstorff spend their weekends in the Everglades hunting pythons.

  • Executive Diversions
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • January 11, 2019
Fighting for life, not for points

Southwest Regional Manufacturers Association president Neil Kagan is a kung fu san soo master.

  • Executive Diversions
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