Movers & Shakers: November 2024

Albie Kaminsky
Connect Class 12
West Central Region
Lifetime Member

Nikesh Patel
Connect Class 13
Calusa Region
Lifetime Member

The Business Observer named Albie Kaminsky and Nikesh Patel to their 40 Under 40 class for 2024. The list includes young leaders from a wide variety of fields from the areas of Tampa Bay, Lakeland, Manatee, Sarasota, Charlotte, Lee, and Collier. Read more.

Jess Johnson
Cornerstone Class 33
West Central Region

Jess Johnson began a new position as chief revenue officer with Franklin Street, a commercial real estate services firm with offices throughout Florida and the Southeast. Read more.

Hong Potomski
Connect Class 6
Northwest Region

Hong Potomski received the Healthcare Harmony Award from the Escambia and Santa Rosa County Medical Society. Hong currently serves as the market leader for the Pensacola region with Florida Blue. Read more.

Makayla Buchanan
Education Class 6
Northeast Region
Lifetime Member

Makayla Buchanan, director of early learning and literacy with the Florida Chamber Foundation, was selected for the U.S. Chamber Foundation's Business Leads Fellowship Program. This program provides leaders with resources and networks to help them better address the most pressing education and workforce challenges. Read more.