Spotlight On: August 2021

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Every year Capital Analytics has the chance to interview 1000s of the nation’s top level executives and leaders. Our Spotlight On series is an exclusive opportunity for readers to receive these leaders’ thoughtful insights and perspectives that ultimately help to inform the editorial in our publications. The following are all of the Spotlight On‘s released in August 2021.

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Paul Beard

[fusion_highlight color=”” text_color=”#ffffff” rounded=”no” class=”” id=””]Minneapolis[/fusion_highlight]
Paul Beard, Co-Founder & Partner, SkyWater Search Partners

August 2021 — SkyWater Search Partners Co-Founder and Partner Paul Beard spoke to Invest: about labor demand in the changing landscape and the long-term changes to hiring that could result. “For companies that are unwilling to show flexibility around a hybrid working model, they may be at risk of losing some of their employees due to them wanting to continue working from home,” he said. Read more

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Seamus Lagan

[fusion_highlight color=”” text_color=”#ffffff” rounded=”no” class=”” id=””]Palm Beach[/fusion_highlight]
Spotlight On: Seamus Lagan, CEO, Rennova Health

August 2021 — Seamus Lagan, CEO of Rennova Health, spoke to Invest: about the consequential developments technology has caused in the healthcare sector over the last few years. He also discussed the need to address festering issues in rural healthcare. Read more

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Keith Johnson

[fusion_highlight color=”” text_color=”#ffffff” rounded=”no” class=”” id=””]Atlanta[/fusion_highlight]
Keith Johnson, East Group President, Brasfield & Gorrie

August 2021 — Brasfield & Gorrie is one of the largest privately held construction firms in the country, providing general contracting, design-build and construction management services. In an interview with Invest:, Regional President Keith Johnson discussed the Atlanta market, the current state of the construction industry and his outlook for the future. Read more

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Shahab Karmely

[fusion_highlight color=”” text_color=”#ffffff” rounded=”no” class=”” id=””]Miami[/fusion_highlight]
Shahab Karmely, Founder & CEO, KAR Properties

August 2021 — For Shahab Karmely, founder and CEO of KAR Properties, the best investment option today is real estate. He is convinced the near future is going to come with inflation, and hard assets like real estate will be the best vehicle to act as a hedge against inflation… Read more

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Tim Keach

[fusion_highlight color=”” text_color=”#ffffff” rounded=”no” class=”” id=””]Nashville[/fusion_highlight]
Tim Keach, Chairman & CEO, TDK Construction

August 2021 — Nashville is one of the places to be when it comes to real estate development, says Tim Keach, chairman and CEO of TDK Construction. In an interview with Invest:, Keach shared the biggest ways his company has grown over the last year as well as his outlook for the next year. Read more

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Rex Kirby

[fusion_highlight color=”” text_color=”#ffffff” rounded=”no” class=”” id=””]Palm Beach[/fusion_highlight]
Rex Kirby, President, Verdex Construction

August 2021 — Verdex Construction is a commercial contractor based in Florida with focuses that include multifamily, industrial, mixed use and hospitality. In an interview with Invest:, President Rex Kirby discussed the company’s approach to the pandemic and how the commercial sector is shaping up. Read more

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Steve Grove

[fusion_highlight color=”” text_color=”#ffffff” rounded=”no” class=”” id=””]Minneapolis[/fusion_highlight]
Steve Grove, Commissioner, Minnesota Department of Employment & Economic Development 

August 2021 — The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development is dedicated to promoting business recruitment, expansion and trade and workforce and community development. Commissioner Steve Grove spoke with Invest: about moving beyond challenges of the past year… Read more

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Joe Woolley

[fusion_highlight color=”” text_color=”#ffffff” rounded=”no” class=”” id=””]Nashville[/fusion_highlight]
Joe Woolley, CEO, Nashville LGBT Chamber

August 2021 — The Nashville LGBT Chamber of Commerce advances common business interests, economic growth, and inclusion in the workplace and society. In an interview with Invest:, Joe Woolley, the Chamber’s CEO, discussed the importance of an inclusive environment to Nashville’s economic growth. Read more

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[fusion_highlight color=”” text_color=”#ffffff” rounded=”no” class=”” id=””]Miami[/fusion_highlight]
Rebecca MacMillan Fox, Dean of the Division of Continuing and International Education, University of Miami

August 2021 — In today’s labor environment, people need to show evidence of competency. As a result, said Rebecca MacMillan Fox, dean of the Division of Continuing and International Education at the University of Miami, a person with a certificate in cybersecurity can have a better chance of a high-paying job. Read more[/fusion_text][fusion_separator style_type=”none” hide_on_mobile=”small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility” class=”” id=”” sep_color=”” top_margin=”” bottom_margin=”20″ border_size=”” icon=”” icon_circle=”” icon_circle_color=”” width=”” alignment=”center” /][fusion_separator style_type=”none” hide_on_mobile=”small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility” class=”” id=”” sep_color=”” top_margin=”” bottom_margin=”” border_size=”” icon=”” icon_circle=”” icon_circle_color=”” width=”” alignment=”center” /][fusion_text columns=”” column_min_width=”” column_spacing=”” rule_style=”default” rule_size=”” rule_color=”” hide_on_mobile=”small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility” class=”” id=”” animation_type=”” animation_direction=”left” animation_speed=”0.3″ animation_offset=””]

[fusion_highlight color=”” text_color=”#ffffff” rounded=”no” class=”” id=””]Atlanta[/fusion_highlight]
Bill Clark, Principal, SSOE | Stevens & Wilkinson

August 2021 — ‘The combined firm brings a diversity of work,” Bill Clark, principal of SSOE | Stevens & Wilkinson, told Invest: while explaining the significance of the finalization of the merger between the two firms in late 2020. In Atlanta, taking advantage of the greater supply of resources while also continuing to deliver great quality projects is the task at hand for the recently combined firm. Read more

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Milton Jones

[fusion_highlight color=”” text_color=”#ffffff” rounded=”no” class=”” id=””]Atlanta[/fusion_highlight]
Milton Jones, Founder, Peachtree Providence Partners

August 2021 — Atlanta’s fintech hub, prized location and talent capacity make it the place to be, leading the Southern region of the country toward growth. Milton Jones, founder of Peachtree Providence Partners, spoke with Invest: about the city’s bustling fintech landscape and the scope of his firm’s work in the region. Read more

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[fusion_highlight color=”” text_color=”#ffffff” rounded=”no” class=”” id=””]Nashville[/fusion_highlight]
Rob McCabe, Chairman, Pinnacle Financial Partners

August 2021 — Rob McCabe, chairman of Pinnacle Financial Partners, is optimistic about the banking business over the next two years. In an interview with Invest:, he mentioned that he is only worried about two things: low interest rates, which he would like to see go up a little, and the excess of government spending that could lead to something nobody wants, more taxes. Read more

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Jeff Wessels

[fusion_highlight color=”” text_color=”#ffffff” rounded=”no” class=”” id=””]Minneapolis[/fusion_highlight]
Jeff Wessels, President, Crown Bank

August 2021 — Small, nimble community banks proved to be a vital cog in Minnesota’s handling of the pandemic and recovery. Jeff Wessels, president of Crown Bank, spoke with Invest: and discussed how his financial institution helped businesses navigate the uncertainties of the pandemic… Read more

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Lynda Pozzuto

[fusion_highlight color=”” text_color=”#ffffff” rounded=”no” class=”” id=””]Pittsburgh[/fusion_highlight]
Lynda Pozzuto, Executive Director, Alle Kiski Strong Chamber

August 2021 — Lynda Pozzuto of the Alle Kiski Strong Chamber spoke to Invest: about the incredible opportunities for business growth in Armstrong County. There are several challenges to overcome before its full potential can be reached, namely a severe labor shortage. Ultimately though, optimism is running high for better days ahead, Kiski noted. Read more

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Jay Parker

[fusion_highlight color=”” text_color=”#ffffff” rounded=”no” class=”” id=””]Palm Beach[/fusion_highlight]
Jay Phillip Parker, CEO, Florida Region/President, Douglas Elliman/Douglas Elliman Development Marketing, Florida

August 2021 — Jay Phillip Parker, CEO of Douglas Elliman, Florida Region and President of Douglas Elliman Development Marketing, Florida spoke to Invest: about the long-term effects of the pandemic and why the technological transformation of the last year is here to stay. He also lays out the long-term expectations for a robust South Florida market. Read more

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Steve Dziuk

[fusion_highlight color=”” text_color=”#ffffff” rounded=”no” class=”” id=””]San Antonio[/fusion_highlight]
Steve Dziuk, President, Mesquite Wealth Management Group

August 2021 — The uncertainty of the pandemic has pushed financial services to new heights, with individual investors and business owners looking to either shield themselves from risks or capitalize on available opportunities. Steve Dziuk, president of Mesquite Wealth Management Group, paints the picture of San Antonio’s financial advisory landscape in an interview with Invest:. Read more

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JAG Insurance Group Douglas Jones

[fusion_highlight color=”” text_color=”#ffffff” rounded=”no” class=”” id=””]Miami[/fusion_highlight]
Douglas Jones, Managing Partner, JAG Insurance Group

August 2021 — South Florida faces a particularly challenging landscape when it comes to its insurance industry, with COVID-19 adding to already existent risks like hurricanes. The result is higher premiums. Douglas Jones, managing partner at JAG Insurance Group, shared his expertise and… Read more

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Verdenia C. Baker

[fusion_highlight color=”” text_color=”#ffffff” rounded=”no” class=”” id=””]Palm Beach[/fusion_highlight]
Verdenia Baker, County Administrator, Palm Beach County

August 2021 — Verdenia Baker, county administrator for Palm Beach County, talked to Invest: about how Palm Beach County has persevered throughout the pandemic and where it’s focusing its efforts moving forward. “We work closely with our cities and with the development community to make sure we are leveraging our dollars in developing affordable housing,” she told Invest:. Read more

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[fusion_highlight color=”” text_color=”#ffffff” rounded=”no” class=”” id=””]Pittsburgh[/fusion_highlight]
Mark Hilliard, President, Indiana County Chamber

August 2021 — Indiana County has been attracting major attention from businesses looking to expand their operations, primarily due to the county’s superb workforce development initiatives. In an interview with Invest:, Mark Hilliard, president of the Indiana County Chamber, discusses these workforce development initiatives, the current strength of the local business community and his outlook for the county. Read more

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[fusion_highlight color=”” text_color=”#ffffff” rounded=”no” class=”” id=””]Minneapolis[/fusion_highlight]
Dave Doherty, President, Digi-Key Electronics

August 2021 — Dave Doherty, president of Digi-Key Electronics, talked to Invest: about the incredible year that his company has had in spite of the pandemic. The one issue that needs to be resolved pertains to slowdowns in the supply chain, although this is expected to dissipate in the coming year, he remarked. Read more

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Jonathan Packer

[fusion_highlight color=”” text_color=”#ffffff” rounded=”no” class=”” id=””]San Antonio[/fusion_highlight]
Jonathan Packer, President & CEO, Greater New Braunfels Chamber of Commerce

August 2021 — In an interview with Invest:, Jonathan Packer, president and CEO of the Greater New Braunfels Chamber of Commerce, discusses his top priorities in his new role, what is attracting so much growth for New Braunfels and his outlook on both a local and regional level. Read more

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James Gnefkow

[fusion_highlight color=”” text_color=”#ffffff” rounded=”no” class=”” id=””]Atlanta[/fusion_highlight]
James Gnefkow, Executive Vice President, Peachtree Planning

August 2021 — James Gnefkow, executive vice president for Peachtree Planning, spoke with Invest: and discussed the current state of financial advising in Atlanta and the factors that his firm will address when planning for the future, including diversity and financial literacy for underserved communities. Read more

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Liliam M. Lopez

[fusion_highlight color=”” text_color=”#ffffff” rounded=”no” class=”” id=””]Miami[/fusion_highlight]
Lilliam Lopez, President & CEO, South Florida Hispanic Chamber of Commerce

August 2021 — The contribution of the Hispanic community to the South Florida region goes well beyond economic metrics. Lilliam Lopez, president and CEO of the South Florida Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, spoke with Invest: about the local Hispanic community’s involvement in the region’s economic rebound, highlighting the role of Latina women, in particular. Read more

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Butch Spyridon

[fusion_highlight color=”” text_color=”#ffffff” rounded=”no” class=”” id=””]Nashville[/fusion_highlight]
Butch Spyridon, President & CEO, Nashville Convention & Visitors Corp

August 2021 — “The IndyCar Grand Prix that came to Nashville is a good example of doing something different for the city and putting our music stamp on it so that it truly becomes unique to us,” Butch Spyridon, president and CEO of the Nashville Convention & Visitors Corp, told Invest: as he discussed the success of promoting Nashville and the growth of the business travel and leisure tourism… Read more

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Michael Lessing

[fusion_highlight color=”” text_color=”#ffffff” rounded=”no” class=”” id=””]Palm Beach[/fusion_highlight]
Michael Lessing, President & COO, Lessing’s Hospitality Group

August 2021 — After a grueling year dealing with the devastating effects of the pandemic, Palm Beach’s hospitality sector is getting back to business. Michael Lessing, president and COO of Lessing’s Hospitality, shared why he is bullish on the area’s opportunities. “We definitely have a strong plan to ensure everyone knows who Lessing’s Hospitality Group is and we will continue to expand all of our… Read more

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John Vardaman

[fusion_highlight color=”” text_color=”#ffffff” rounded=”no” class=”” id=””]Nashville[/fusion_highlight]
John Vardaman, Nashville Business Unit Leader, DPR Construct

August 2021 — Nashville is bustling with construction developments amid a commercial comeback, a heightened interest in consolidating a life sciences footprint and projects leaning more toward the technological end. In an interview with Invest:, John Vardaman, Nashville business unit leader at DPR Construction, shares why the outlook for the city is tremendous. Read more

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