Ron Christaldi Selected as New Chair of Leadership Florida Board of Directors
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June 24, 2025
RON CHRISTALDI SELECTED AS NEW CHAIR OF LEADERSHIP FLORIDA BOARD OF DIRECTORS
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Ron Christaldi, partner and prominent leader of Shumaker, a legal and legislative affairs firm, was selected as chair of the 2024-2025 Leadership Florida Board of Directors. Christaldi is a Lifetime Member of Leadership Florida and a graduate of Cornerstone Class 36.
In his role as chair, he will oversee the Leadership Florida organization, which includes a network of members in nine regions around the state, the Board of Directors and the Leadership Florida staff.
“We are honored to have Ron Christaldi in place as our new chair,” said Wendy Spencer, president and CEO of Leadership Florida. “His success as a leader in his legal career will no doubt translate to continued success for Leadership Florida. I look forward to working with him as we engage our members in meaningful and educational experiences as well as building important bonds with leaders across our state.”
A preeminent lawyer in the State of Florida, Christaldi has been featured on The Business Journal's list as one of the Nation's 100 Most Influential Attorneys. He has also been recognized by various outlets as one of the Top 50 Lawyers in Florida and one of the Best Lawyers in America.
Christaldi has served in a leadership role for a variety of organizations, including serving as the chair-elect of the Tampa Bay Economic Development Council, vice chair of both the Tampa Museum of Art and New College of Florida Board of Trustees, past chair of the Tampa Bay Chamber, and past chair for the 2018 Leukemia Lymphoma Society Light the Night Walk and the 2021 American Heart Association’s Heart Ball.
About Leadership Florida
For the past 42 years, Leadership Florida has engaged more than 3,500 leaders through a competitive application process who represent all sectors of Florida’s economy and reflect the diverse demographics of the state. Through experiential classes, these leaders renew their leadership skills and build their networks with the goal of addressing key issues facing the state of Florida. For more information, visit www.leadershipflorida.org. Leadership Florida is a federally registered trademark.
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