Movers & Shakers: October 2023
Chuck Perdue
Cornerstone Class 40
Northwest Region
Lifetime Member
Chuck Perdue was sworn in as president of the Florida Tax Collectors Association. He currently serves as the tax collector for Bay County.
Cleveland Ferguson
Cornerstone Class 33
Northeast Region
Lifetime Member
Cleveland Ferguson began a new position as executive vice president and chief administrative officer of the Jacksonville Transportation Authority.
Jamal Sowell
College Class 5
East Central Region
Lifetime Member
Governor Ron DeSantis appointed Jamal Sowell to the Florida Defense Support Task Force, a legislatively mandated council with a mission to preserve, protect, and enhance Florida’s military missions and installations. Jamal is the president of business solutions at Indelible, a management consulting firm. Read more.
Ely Rosario
Cornerstone Class 39
Northwest Region
Ely Rosario wrote a book entitled 100 Things to Do in Tallahassee Before You Die. This is her third book and the only book ever written that highlights many of the gems Tallahassee has to offer. Read more.
Jordan Vaughn
Connect Class 12
East Central Region
Jordan Vaughn began a new role as founder of The Devonia Group. He previously served as principal, growth and impact, at maestra.
Madeline Pumariega
Cornerstone Class 33
Southeast Region
Madeline Pumariega, president of Miami Dade College, received the Latina Pioneer of the Year award at the 22nd Annual Hispanic Women of Distinction charity luncheon. The event "honors Latina professionals who are strengthening the country’s social fabric and making inroads in the leadership pipeline for an increasingly diverse America." Read more.
Randall Vitale
College Class 3 & Cornerstone Class 32
Gold Coast Region
Lifetime Member
Randall Vitale, president of BBX Capital Partners, was named board chair of the Florida College System Foundation for a two-year term. The foundation, which has provided student scholarships to Florida's 28 colleges since 1999, supports the mission of the Florida College System and advances statewide initiatives of the chancellor. This year, they will provide over $1.3 million dollars in scholarships. Read more.
Seth Daub
Education Class 5
East Central Region
The Parramore Community Engagement Council presented Seth Daub with their Community Service Award in recognition of his service and commitment to the Parramore and Orlando community. Seth currently serves as principal of Orange County Public Schools' Academic Center for Excellence.
Frank Rygiel
Connect Class 5 & Cornerstone Class 35
West Central Region
Lifetime Member
Frank Rygiel began a new position as executive vice president of Construction Services Inc. of Tampa. In this role, he will lead strategic market growth while reinforcing CSI’s commitment to recruiting top talent, fostering a dynamic workforce, and being a true community partner.
John Classe
Cornerstone Class 35
East Central Region
Lifetime Member
John Classe joined VHB as the southeast regional development manager. In this position, he is working in Florida and Georgia to help the company serve clients, expand their business, and help mentor their engineers, scientists, planners, and designers who partner with private and public clients in the transportation, real estate, institutional, and energy markets. Read more.
Saralyn Grass
Connect Class 8 & Education Class 4
Northeast Region
Saralyn Grass was promoted to chief executive officer of Kids Hope Alliance, a division of the City of Jacksonville that provides funding to local nonprofits that serve children, youth, and families in the area.
Beth Smith
Connect Class 7
East Central Region
Lifetime Member
Michael Sasso
Connect Class 8
East Central Region
Beth Smith and Michael Sasso were elected chair and vice chair of the Valencia College Board of Trustees. Beth is the vice president of government and education for Cigna Healthcare and Michael is a managing partner at Sasso & Sasso. Read more.
John Gyllin
Cornerstone Class 37
East Central Region
Lifetime Member
John Gyllin was named one of Orlando Business Journal's 2023 Power Player Award winners. John is the vice president for resource and economic development at Seminole State College of Florida. Read more.
Brian Seymour
Cornerstone Class 30
Gulfstream Region
Lifetime Member
Brian Seymour was inducted as the chairman of the Business Development Board of Palm Beach County. He is a shareholder and real property practice co-chair at Gunster.