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 September 2022.
Raleigh-Durham Johnson Akinleye, Chancellor, North Carolina Central University
2 min read September 2022 — The key differentiator for NC Central University is in its ability to establish strong relationships with corporations. Johnson Akinleye, chancellor of the university told Invest: that the university has been able to sign agreements with major names like Lowe’s, Intel, TikTok and GlaxoSmithKline, which provide millions of dollars for new education programs and research support. Read more
Nashville Tim Keach, Chairman & CEO, TDK Construction
2 min read September 2022 — As TDK Construction is approaching $2 billion in stabilized, under-construction and lease-up units, the company has not yet seen a slowdown in the construction markets, but Tim Keach, chairman and CEO of the company, is preparing for a recession by “having a favorable leverage and fixed rate debt on our portfolio”, he told Invest:. Read more
Dallas Sheneice Hughes, Assistant Director – Administration and Customer Engagement, Dallas Love Field Airport
2 min read September 2022 — Invest: spoke with Sheneice Hughes, assistant director of the Dallas Love Field Airport, about major projects at the airport, including numerous sustainability projects as well as the construction of a new runway, entranceway and a distinct “airport district” for locals and travelers to enjoy. Read more
Pittsburgh Audrey Russo, President & CEO, Pittsburgh Technology Council
2 min read September 2022 — In an interview with Invest:, Audrey Russo, president and CEO of the Pittsburgh Technology Council, talked about some of the philanthropic initiatives that have been put in place to give women and people of color more opportunities to learn software development and land high-paying and highly needed positions. Russo also discussed the likelihood of industries continuing to adopt technology into their operations for the sake of efficiency and as hybrid working environments are cemented as standard practice. Read more
Jacksonville Michael Corrigan, President & CEO, Visit Jacksonville
2 min read September 2022 — Michael Corrigan, president and CEO of Visit Jacksonville, told Invest: that Northeast Florida’s tourism and hospitality arm will look drastically different in five years, starting with continued investment in Downtown Jacksonville. He covered his priorities, updated economic impact figures and more. Read more
Miami Kevin O’Grady, Managing Director, Co-Founder & Co-CIO, Concord Summit CapitalP
2 min read September 2022 — The Sunshine State’s dynamism and demographic explosion is shining a bright light on Miami’s residential developments. Kevin O’Grady, managing director, co-founder and co-CIO at Concord Summit Capital, shared with Invest: why there is still significant investment appetite for the area’s residential projects. “We are in the beginning of the growth curve for this market,” said O’Grady. Read more
Palm Beach Donald Burgess, President & CEO, Chamber of Commerce of the Palm Beaches
2 min read September 2022 — In a conversation with Invest:, Donald Burgess, president and CEO of the Chamber of Commerce of the Palm Beaches, discussed the impact of COVID on the Chamber’s efforts and membership, the need to rebuild local infrastructure, such as roads, and the key areas of growth in South Florida. Read more
Raleigh-Durham Charlie Wilson, President, CT Wilson Construction Company
2 min read September 2022 — In an interview with Invest:, Charlie Wilson, CEO of CT Wilson Construction, talked about how the relationship and cooperation between architects, contractors and owners is changing for the better thanks to the advancement of technology. He also discussed how supply chain issues are forcing the industry to change the way it operates. Read more
South Jersey Al Maghazehe, President & CEO, Capital Health
2 min read September 2022 —Capital Health President and CEO Al Maghazehe spoke with Invest: about the importance of expanding surgical program offerings, running a health system innovatively, and treating employees like family. “The days are gone where CEOs and management sit in their offices and instruct people what to do,” he said. “You have to be out there with them; you have to know your people.” Read more
Dallas Joel Jenkinson, Airport Director, Addison Airport
2 min read September 2022 — Addison Airport is a public airport in Addison, located north of Downtown Dallas. In an interview with Invest:, Director Joel Jenkinson discussed highlights and achievements, opportunities and challenges and how it will accommodate an increase in demand. Read more
Nashville James Hildreth, President & CEO, Meharry Medical College
2 min read September 2022 — In an interview with Invest:, James Hildreth, president and CEO at Meharry Medical College, discussed the college’s partnership with the NFL, its commitment to service and the community and the decision to give students $10,000. “This was a way of saying, ‘We see you. We value what you are doing,’” he said. Read more
Minneapolis-St Paul Darin Lynch, Founder & CEO, Irish Titan
3 min read September 2022 — In an interview with Invest:, Darin Lynch, founder and CEO of full-service e-commerce and digital strategy company Irish Titan, talked about the technology landscape and how it is changing. Lynch discussed challenges he has seen within the industry, such as labor shortages and legislation, but also highlighted the success the company has had over the past year as well as his plans for the future. Read more
Minneapolis-St Paul Denise Mazone, President, Minneapolis Area REALTORS®
3 min read September 2022 — Minneapolis Area REALTORS® is the largest local Realtor® association in Minnesota. In an interview with Invest:, President Denise Mazone discussed highlights and milestones, opportunities in the real estate industry, aspects first-time homebuyers must consider, trends, rent-control ordinances, shifts in demand and the near-term outlook. Read more
Raleigh-Durham Tim Gabel, President & CEO, RTI International
2 min read September 2022 — Invest: spoke with Tim Gabel, president and CEO of independent nonprofit research institute RTI International, about partnerships and why they are at the core of its business strategy. “We are all about regional economic growth and want it to be approached in an equitable way. It is a question of how innovation can create more opportunities,” he said. Read more
Pittsburgh Michael Syme, Pittsburgh Office Managing Partner, Fox Rothschild LLP
2 min read September 2022 — Michael Syme, office managing partner for Fox Rothschild in Pittsburgh, has seen the firm continue to grow in size and strength. With Invest:, Syme discussed the rekindling of demand, the state of affordable housing and the impact of rising rates. “Time and time again, this country has been able to create completely new industries whenever there’s an economic downturn or big shakeup to the system,” said Syme. Read more
Miami Liliam López, President & CEO, South Florida Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
2 min read September 2022 — Liliam López, president and CEO of the South Florida Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, shared with Invest: how the chamber is helping to support Miami’s small business community, as well as challenges in the market that she and her members have identified and are working to resolve. Read more
Dallas Joan Buchanan Hill, Head of School, The Lamplighter School
2 min read September 2022 — The Lamplighter School is an independent, co-educational day school for students in pre-kindergarten through fourth grade. In an interview with Invest:, Head of School Joan Buchanan Hill spoke about the school’s unique programs that focus on experiential learning, including a student-led garden and a unique chicken-to-egg business program that is run by third and fourth graders. Read more
Nashville Philip Wenk, CEO, Delta Dental of Tennessee
2 min read September 2022 — Delta Dental of Tennessee is a dental health benefits company deeply committed toward improving the overall wellness of people through products, advocacy, education and philanthropy including giving back to the communities throughout the state of Tennessee. Invest: spoke with the CEO of Delta Dental of Tennessee, Philip Wenk, about the challenges of accessibility to dental healthcare in rural areas, the demand for dental plans and Delta Dental of Tennessee’s key partnerships. Read more
Palm Beach Larry Alexander, Chairman and Shareholder, Jones Foster
2 min read September 2022 — Invest: was joined by Jones Foster’s Chairman and Board Certified Real Estate attorney Larry Alexander to discuss how the firm is growing in a rapidly evolving Palm Beach County legal market. Read more
Jacksonville Don Davey, Owner & Chief Wealth Engineer, Disciplined Equity Management
2 min read September 2022 — Jacksonville offers a highly competitive landscape for high-net-worth asset management firms, so much so that striving for excellence requires a specific business acumen not unlike that of professional athletes. Don Davey, owner and chief wealth engineer of Disciplined Equity Management, shared with Invest: what it takes to succeed in the area’s financial advisory landscape. Read more
Raleigh-Durham Bill King, President & CEO, Downtown Raleigh Alliance
2 min read September 2022 — North Carolina’s Downtown Raleigh Alliance is a non-profit organization whose mission is dedicated to the growth of businesses and affordable housing in Downtown Raleigh. Invest: spoke with President and CEO of the organization, Bill King, about programs to increase foot traffic, expand affordable housing and future priorities to improve Downtown Raleigh. Read more
Miami Antonio Uribe, President & CEO, Terrabank
2 min read September 2022 — Antonio Uribe, president and CEO at Terrabank, spoke with Invest: about a variety of topics including his organization’s new banking platform TerraLink, retaining and hiring new employees, and how they continue to “cater to the international client”. Read more
Minneapolis-St Paul Paul Edlund, CEO, J. Benson Construction
3 min read September 2022 — Minneapolis-St. Paul’s effervescence is a boon to local contractors and subcontractors. In an interview with Invest:, Paul Edlund, CEO of J. Benson Constructions, shared his team’s transition to Downtown Minneapolis, the efforts underway to get more people involved in the industry to meet demand and his outlook. Read more
Dallas
Doug Hutt, Chairman & CEO, Dallas Capital Bank
2 min read September 2022 — Dallas Capital Bank is a team of local banking executives and prominent investors joined together to create a new chapter in Dallas banking to serve the needs of businesses, entrepreneurs, family offices and professionals throughout North Texas. In an interview with Invest:, Chairman and CEO Doug Hutt discussed the bank’s growth, technology investments, shifts in demand, entrepreneurial thinking and the near-term outlook for Dallas Capital Bank. Read more
Pittsburgh Philip Wilkinson, Principal, AE7
2 min read September 2022 — A recession is not going to be all bad for the construction industry. Philip Wilkinson, principal of design and architecture firm AE7, thinks a slowdown in prices and construction costs could be beneficial in some ways. With Invest:, Wilkinson also discusses current market conditions, projects underway and his outlook. Read more
Nashville Jessica Averbuch, CEO & Owner, Zeitlin Sotheby’s International Realty
2 min read September 2022 — Jessica Averbuch, the CEO of Zeitlin Sotheby’s International Realty, sees big things ahead for the sprouting city of Nashville. In an interview with Invest:, Averbuch discussed the development of Downtown Nashville, the challenges the city will have to face moving forward, and what makes the city unique. She also explained how the real estate industry has changed and the process behind her company’s relocation services. Read more
Minneapolis-St Paul Greg Evans, President & CEO, Merchants Ban
3 min read September 2022 — Merchants Bank has been serving Minnesota for over 147 years. It is a community bank providing commercial banking solutions and small business financing support to a diverse client base, ranging across personal finance, agriculture, equipment financing and real estate. Invest: spoke with President and CEO Greg Evans about how the bank is dealing with current challenges and how it is using a blend of new technology and personal customer relationships to continue growing. Read more
Raleigh-Durham
Keith Wallace, Leasing & Business Development – North Carolina Region, Merritt Properties
2 min read September 2022 — Keith Wallace, leasing and business development for Merritt Properties, spoke with Invest: about what has kept his organization busy and what the recent development of Merritt RDU Business Park will add to the region. Additionally, Wallace discussed how a potential slowdown will affect his organization’s growth strategy moving forward. Read more
Pittsburgh Jaime Tuite, Shareholder, Buchanan, Ingersoll & Rooney PC
4 min read September 2022 — Invest: spoke with Jaime Tuite, shareholder at law firm Buchanan, Ingersoll & Rooney PC in Pittsburgh, about the issues her firm’s clients are facing in terms of attracting and retaining talent. Tuite also discussed the impact of the Dobbs decision, shifts in the workplace and legislation on her radar. Read more
Nashville
Michael Torrence, President, Motlow State Community College
4 min read September 2022 — Motlow is a public, multicampus college that offers certificates, associate degrees and flexible learning pathways toward a variety of bachelor’s degrees and industry-recognized training programs. In an interview with Invest:, President Michael Torrence discussed key highlights, programs in demand, partnership with Big Interview and the outlook for the college in the near term. Read more
Miami Dan Gelber, Mayor, City of Miami Beach
2 min read September 2022 — Invest: was joined by Dan Gelber, mayor of the City of Miami Beach, to discuss how critical investments will grow affordable housing for an increasing workforce while cultivating a world-class arts and culture scene. “We’re raising value to raise possibilities for everyone,” he said. Read more
Dallas Jennifer Scripps, President & CEO, Downtown Dallas, Inc.
2 min read September 2022 — Downtown Dallas, Inc. (DDI) strives to keep Downtown friends and stakeholders informed of breaking news, development plans and special events through various communication channels. In an interview with Invest:, President and CEO Jennifer Scripps discussed priorities for the area, opportunities and investments going forward, marketing strategies and unique destinations in Downtown Dallas. Read more
Palm Beach Joan Oliva, Executive Director, Lake Worth Beach Community Redevelopment Agency
4 min read September 2022 — Lake Worth has become one of the most attractive cities in Florida. With the increase in prices in most areas in the state, “Lake Worth Beach is still probably the best bet for your money,” Joan Oliva, executive director of the Lake Worth Beach Community Redevelopment Agency, told Invest:. Read more
Jacksonville Jeff Ettling, President & CEO, Jacksonville Zoo
4 min read September 2022 — Jacksonville Zoo is tackling critical issues surrounding animal and plant conservation and inspiring appreciation of wildlife. Invest: spoke with Jeff Ettling, president & CEO of Jacksonville Zoo, about some of their biggest achievements as of recent, pressing challenges, new marketing strategies and priorities going forward. “The next eight to 10 years are going to be very exciting here on our campus,” said Ettling. Read more
