Apogee Awards

Aurelio M. Fernandez, III, President and CEO, Memorial Healthcare System, has been a healthcare professional for over 40 years in the Tri-County market. He was appointed President and Chief Executive

Legacy Bank founded in 2006, is a $500+ million locally owned bank headquartered in Boca Raton, with offices in Broward and Palm Beach Counties. The Bank specializes in business and

Julie Talenfeld is the President & CEO of BoardroomPR, which she founded in 1989. She has extensive experience in public relations and social and digital media marketing, and reputational management,

J.C. de Ona is Southeast Florida Division President of Centennial Bank, a community bank with more than 165 branches in the U.S. He is responsible for overseeing the continued growth

I grew up in Kansas City and received a B.S. degree in finance from the University of Missouri. I’ve accumulated 40 years of executive experience with credit unions in Kansas

In 1985, Mr. Carlos M. Farah co-founded Appelrouth, Farah & Co., P.A. In addition to maintaining the firm’s high level of service and integrity, Mr. Farah focuses his practice areas

Eric co-founded Bankers Healthcare Group with a deep passion for effective leadership and execution. Started in 2001 with only $25,000 in capital, today BHG employs more than 700 people; has

Haley Pope Weigle, regional vice president, has 10 years of marketing and advertising experience. Born in Columbia, South Carolina, and raised in Aiken, South Carolina, Haley graduated from the University

Robert M. Barthelmess has worked in the lending industry for over 25 years with an expertise in corporate banking and commercial real estate finance. Currently, Mr. Barthelmess is the co-founder

Aaron Abramoff is the partner/chief financial officer The Restaurant People (TRP). In his role, Abramoff is responsible for overseeing all financial aspects of the business as well as financial details

Jason Savino is the founder and CEO of Potions in Motion, Florida’s premier full-service gourmet catering and events company. Averaging up to 35 events weekly during peak season, Savino and

Leland Hirsch is the Founder and CEO of Celeb Luxury and No Fade Fresh. Leland was a consultant for beauty publications like Vogue and Harper’s Bazaar, and New Product Developmental