SFBW’s Up & Comer Awards honors young professionals who have achieved excellence in their careers, shown a commitment to their community and demonstrated leadership. To learn more about this year’s event, taking place Oct. 14, click here.
Born and raised in South Florida, licensed attorney Wurzak graduated from the University of Miami with a bachelor’s in finance and earned her J.D. at Nova Southeastern University Shepard Broad College of Law.
Wurzak joined Dayton-Granger 10 years ago and held various leadership positions, culminating in the presidency, directing key aspects of manufacturing, engineering, IT, finance, marketing and human resources.
Dayton Granger is a global leader in the design, production and support of over 700 aerospace proprietary avionic products for commercial and military aircraft. Its customers include Airbus, Boeing, Cessna and Lockheed Martin.
Wurzak is devoted to her family of two children (ages 5 and 3) and husband. She volunteers at her children’s school and co-chaired the Literary Lunch this year, supporting Broward County Library.
Favorite quote: “True integrity—a sense of knowing who you are and being guided by your own clear sense of right and wrong—is a kind of secret leadership weapon. If you trust your own instincts and treat people with respect, the company will come to represent the values you live by.” — Bob Iger