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Executive Diversions

    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • January 11, 2019
More mountains to conquer for orphans

Haven of Hope International founder and executive Alice Skaff climbs Mount Kilimanjaro

  • Executive Diversions
    By
  • Brian Hartz
  • January 11, 2019
Law firm leader exudes passion for the pour

Lori Rabinowitz, director of marketing and business development at Trenam Law in Tampa and St. Petersburg, Florida, has become a certified sommelier.

  • Executive Diversions
    By
  • Mark Gordon
  • January 11, 2019
Top fundraiser writes his way to new passion

A well-known institutional fundraiser in the Tampa region, Joel Momberg, 69, recently led the billion-dollar USF Unstoppable Campaign. He’s also one of the original founders of Taste of Pinellas and the Children's Miracle Network Telethon. Prior to USF,

  • Executive Diversions
    By
  • Mark Gordon
  • January 11, 2019
Entrepreneur turns global travel into family adventure

Brent Alexander has been to some 70 countries, while the couple’s sons have been on at least 15 trips totaling 38 countries.

  • Executive Diversions
    By
  • Grier Ferguson
  • February 9, 2018
Make a Run

Entrepreneur Peter Kilcullen likes to run. And run. And run. What fuels his enthusiasm?

  • Entrepreneurs
    By
  • Brian Hartz
  • January 12, 2018
Write Stuff

Commercial cleaning entrepreneur Todd Hopkins has turned his writing hobby into a successful side career as an author of faith-based business books.

  • Strategies
    By
  • Grier Ferguson
  • January 12, 2018
Take Aim

The first time business owner Patricia Staebler had to shoot a sniper rifle, she hit two bull's-eyes. Now she's on a mission to get even better.

  • Strategies
    By
  • Brian Hartz
  • January 12, 2018
Climb Every Mountain

After taking up mountain climbing a decade ago, Tampa attorney Stefan Stein has already summited some of the world's tallest peaks. He's got more climbing in mind.

  • Strategies
    By
  • Beth Luberecki
  • January 12, 2018
Take a Hike

Mireya Eavey leaves work at work when she hikes the Appalachian Trail.

  • Strategies
    By
  • Mark Gordon
  • January 12, 2018
Big Drive

Kristina Vorndran, just getting going in her financial services career, has a unique past to share with clients: She's a world-champion auto racer.

  • Strategies
    By
  • Mark Gordon
  • January 12, 2018
For the Journey

Lauren Hughey racks up the frequent flier miles with multiple global trips. Her aim is life transformation — not free tickets.

  • Strategies
    By
  • Grier Ferguson
  • January 12, 2018
Plant the Seed

To build their daughter's legacy, attorney Lewis Hall and his wife, Kay, started an organic farm on their family's ranch in Arcadia.

  • Strategies
    By
  • Brian Hartz
  • January 12, 2018
Naval Maneuvers

Laura Martis sought some additional role models for her son. Both the preteen and real estate executive found that, and a lot more.

  • Strategies
    By
  • Ted Carter
  • January 12, 2018
On Guard

For a mental break from work, Ed Moore picks up a sword and a mask.

  • Strategies
    By
  • Mark Gordon
  • January 12, 2018
Dr. Violin

A busy Southwest Florida doctor finds solace in a high-pressure musical side gig.

  • Strategies
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