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Darrin Rohr HHStaffingServices.com Member Profile Since our inception in January 1988 as Helping Hands Staffing Services, (rebranded for brevity as HHStaffing) our team has built and fostered a belief that our duty is more than just finding a match between a client’s need and a person who can fulfill that need.
Our first ethos is that HH Staffing is committed to helping our clients find the perfect person who can contribute to their team’s success. Our second ethos is a dedication and passion for helping people who we work with to find meaningful career opportunities.
Simply put, our purpose is Helping People. We exist for the sole purpose of helping people, from helping clients to fill their open positions to helping people find meaningful work, we help people.
Today, HH Staffing is led by owner Darrin Rohr. Darrin is the former Chief HR Officer (CHRO) for Bridgestone. Darrin also held senior level appointments for global companies such as Charles Schwab, Specialized Bicycles and other Fortune 500 companies throughout his 30 year HR career. Darrin brings fresh talent perspectives from decades of experiences creating Great Workplace Cultures by helping companies hire the right candidates for their open positions. Darrin frequently blogs about ways to create high performance work place cultures. HH Staffing is headquartered in Sarasota, Florida and has offices in Tampa, Orlando and Fort Lauderdale.
Darrin holds a Master’s Degree in Industrial/Organizational Psychology from The University of Tulsa in Tulsa, OK. and a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from Washburn University in Topeka, KS. Darrin and his wife Margaret have two grown children, John and Mitchell, and two Great Pyrenees Dogs (Stella and Lulu). When not running HH Staffing, you can find Darrin out running area road races and competing in Triathlons having competed for over 30 years in multi-sport events including the Hawaiian Ironman in Kona Hawaii three times.
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David Karins
www.karins.com
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Karins Engineering Group provides engineering services for the entire lifespan of your project, from new construction to maintenance and restoration. Whether it's commercial, residential or institutional, we engineer solutions that bring ambitious architectural visions to life. For over 20 years we've tackled complex structural engineering challenges from high rise to mid-rise with cost-effective innovation solutions.
As President and Owner of one of the larger Florida-based engineering firms with practice specialization in structural restoration consulting, Mr. Karins is a qualified expert witness for cases related to existing building restoration projects. David G. Karins has civil engineering experience with practice specialization in structural engineering and building sciences. Mr. Karins’s experience encompasses all aspects of the typical engineering project including analysis, design, plan preparation, specification writing, and report preparation, consulting during permitting and bidding, and field observations of work-in-progress. Mr. Karins is also specialized in commercial and residential structural design and threshold inspection for buildings ranging from one to twenty-six stories, and structural restoration consulting including damage survey, specification preparation, and field observations of work-in progress. Site development coordination, quality control and materials testing also conducted.
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Drayton Saunders www.michaelsaunders.com Member Profile Now in its fourth decade of service, Michael Saunders & Company is built on an unwavering commitment to our values and exceptional service for our customers. Through our worldwide connections, innovative Web presence, intimate market knowledge, and dedicated professionals Michael Saunders & Company delivers a comprehensive array of services that generations of home buyers and sellers have come to expect from Southwest Florida’s most trusted name in real estate. “Exceptional People, Properties & Service” says it all. Each closed transaction is a cumulative result of the market knowledge, innovation and diligence of our 550-plus outstanding sales agents and their dedicated management team – under two generations of involved, hands-on leadership.
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Peter Skokos www.nhlslaw.com Member Profile
Established in 1988, the law firm of Norton, Hammersley, Lopez & Skokos, P.A. offers the highest-quality personal service for individuals and businesses.
With a wide range of practice groups and talented, ethical and dynamic attorneys, Norton, Hammersley offers the best of both worlds by utilizing extensive legal resources and knowledge in servicing each of its individual and business clients.
With over 25 years of Sarasota Law Practice experience, Norton Hammersley, a Martindale-Hubbell AV-rated law firm, is comprised of 10 attorneys and four main practice groups: real estate, business and tax law, trial practice and dispute resolution, and estate planning/administration and asset preservation. The firm also has an energetic, talented and knowledgeable group of paralegals and staff to assist clients with their individual and business needs in the most cost-efficient manner.
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Matt Walsh
www.yourobserver.com Member Profile
Founded in 1995 with the acquisition of the Longboat Observer, Observer Media Group Inc. has grown into a family-owned and operated multimedia company with eight newspapers, four websites, four lifestyle magazines and 100 employees serving multiple communities around Florida. The company's newspapers include four free community weeklies serving the Sarasota-Bradenton, Fla., market — Sarasota Observer, Longboat Observer, East County Observer and Siesta Key Observer; West Orange Times & Observer and the Southwest Orange Observer, serving the communities of Winter Garden, Windermere and Ocoee in west-central Orange County; the Business Observer, a paid-circulation weekly with subscribers extending from Tampa to Naples; and the Jacksonville Daily Record, a paid-circulation weekly serving Northeast Florida. The company’s associated websites include YourObserver.com, OrangeObserver.com; BusinessObserverFL.com and JaxDailyRecord.com. Season magazine is the quarterly arts and social guide for Greater Sarasota. Key Life is a quarterly lifestyle magazine serving the barrier islands near Sarasota. LWR Life is a quarterly, lifestyle magazine distributed in Lakewood Ranch in partnership with Schroeder-Manatee Ranch. And Baldwin Park magazine serves the residential community of Baldwin Park near central downtown Orlando. Altogether, the company’s publications reach more than 312,000 readers a week.
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PNC Bank Kevin Stencik
Kevin Stencik joined PNC in 2018 as the Market Leader for West and Central Florida’s Commercial Banking unit, delivering value-added guidance and customized solutions to optimize the financial performance of companies, with revenues between $5mm - $50mm. Kevin has 20+ years of banking experience, including both individual production and leadership roles within the commercial, business banking and retail segments.
With more than $304 billion in assets, PNC Financial Services, (NYSE: PNC) is one of the largest financial services companies in the country. In Florida, PNC Bank maintains more than 200 branches, 350 ATM's statewide and provides everything from personal banking services to wealth management, business banking and corporate & institutional services for organizations all over the world.
Locally, PNC is also enriching communities through philanthropy, sponsorships, community development and its signature cause, Grow Up Great. Through executive leadership, strategic investments and employee volunteerism, PNC is helping to build strong communities and create financial opportunities for individuals, families and businesses. Last year more than $73 million was invested in communities across 19 states and the District of Columbia to encourage home ownership, economic development, partnerships with community-based organizations and support early childhood education.
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Jason Metnick
S-One Holdings Corporation
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S-One Holdings Corporation, established in 1994, stands at the forefront of digital printing, imaging, and design. Our dynamic approach is fueled by an innovative spirit that permeates our entire team. With our subsidiaries – Brand Management Group, DigiPrint Supplies, LexJet, and S-One Labels and Packaging – we offer tailored solutions to a broad spectrum of customer needs.
Our recent expansion of our Sarasota, FL headquarters is a significant milestone. This development includes a state-of-the-art green screen video production studio and a comprehensive print center. Our campus not only elevates our service offerings but also transforms into an interactive hub. Here, we produce diverse video content and provide live demonstrations, creating an immersive learning environment. This hub stands as a confluence point for industry professionals, businesses, and educational institutions. By facilitating events and webinars, we create a dynamic platform for sparking innovation and disseminating knowledge. Collectively, these facilities underscore our unwavering commitment to leadership by continually adapting to meet the evolving needs of our clients.
At the core of S-One is a relentless drive for innovation. We're dedicated to discovering new products and sustainable solutions, making a tangible impact on our team, customers, and the wider community. Our dedication to our people is a cornerstone of our success. We prioritize talent development and foster a supportive work culture. This commitment extends to cultivating strong relationships with our customers and engaging actively with our community.
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Sarasota Memorial Health Care System
www.smh.com Member Profile
Sarasota Memorial Health Care System, an 839-bed regional medical center, is among the largest public health systems in Florida. With 6,400-plus staff, it is Sarasota County’s largest employer. The hospital’s Medical Staff includes more than 1,400 credentialed providers who represent 60 specialties. Over 750 members of the community contribute their time and skills as volunteers.
Founded in 1925, Sarasota Memorial is governed by the nine-member elected Sarasota County Public Hospital Board.
A full-service health system with specialized expertise in heart, vascular, cancer, orthopedics and neuroscience services, Sarasota Memorial also includes a network of outpatient and urgent care centers, physician practices, skilled nursing and rehabilitation among its many programs. It is the only hospital in Sarasota County providing obstetrical services, pediatrics, Level III neonatal intensive care, psychiatric services for patients of all ages and a Level II Trauma Center.
David Verinder has served as president and CEO of Sarasota Memorial since 2014, overseeing the development and successful launch of new medical services to improve the community's access to high-quality health care.
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Dr. Smith sarasotaveterinarycenter.com Member Profile
Dr. Smith has been an animal lover all his life. His passion for becoming a veterinarian started in the 6th grade. After meeting a local veterinarian at an Eagle Scout dinner he began working at the veterinarian’s office in his hometown of Thomasville, Georgia. His passion and love for helping animals grew stronger and finally his dream of becoming a veterinarian came true when he received a scholarship to the University of Florida. Dr. Smith is a 1988 graduate of the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine. After graduation, Dr. Smith began his career in South Florida. He was the managing partner of a group of veterinary emergency centers in the Fort Lauderdale area and owned and worked at several daytime veterinary clinics as well. He also did consulting work for several local veterinarians on how to manage and grow their practices. Dr. Smith was very active in the veterinary community in Fort Lauderdale as the president of the Broward County Veterinary Medical Association. His goal was to bring local veterinarians together by hosting social events and promoting continuing education. After 19 years of practicing in Southeast Florida, Dr. Smith wanted to start a family and decided he needed a change of pace. He moved to lovely Sarasota in July 2006 with his wife, Leyla and their two Labrador Retriever dogs and two Pomeranian dogs and Ernie the kitty. Dr. Smith is now the owner of and Chief of Staff at the Sarasota Veterinary Center on Cattlemen Road in Sarasota. At one point he was the president of the local Southwest Florida Veterinary Medical Association. He also owns Parkway Veterinary Center on University Parkway in Sarasota and Meadowrun Affordable Pet Care in Brandon, Florida. In addition, Dr. Smith is the Chief Medical Officer and one of the founding partners of the My Pet's Vet Group which is a national chain of veterinary hospitals. Dr. Smith’s philosophy has always been about practicing high quality medicine with a strong emphasis on preventative medicine for pets of all ages and geriatric medicine for aging pets since the human/animal bond is growing stronger and pets are living longer. His vast experience in veterinary emergency medicine has led to his emphasis on how preventative medicine is key to your pet’s well being. Dr. Smith is a firm believer in the importance of client education. A large percentage of his day is spent on explaining things and answering questions so pet owners can make better informed decisions on their pets health and well being. Another important aspect of Dr. Smith’s practice philosophy is an emphasis on customer service. He likes to surround himself with staff members whose love of animals and compassion is obvious to all who enter his hospital. Nothing is more gratifying than hearing a pet owner say that their pet actually likes to come to one of his pet hospitals. Dr. Smith currently spends a lot of time mentoring and coaching as well as speaking to his staffs and at national conferences on the importance of culture in making a business successful, attracting and retaining good employees and attaining "clients for life." It all fits in with Dr. Smith’s longstanding motto that Pets Are Family Too!
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Shepherd Insurance
pdelmedico@shepherdins.com
www.shepherdins.com/al-purmort/
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From humble beginnings in Carmel, Indiana in 1977 to today, Shepherd Insurance has grown into one of the Top 50 largest independent insurance agencies in the country. We provide personal and commercial insurance, employee benefits, Medicare Insurance solutions as well as Financial Services throughout the country and have received numerous awards for our growth, leadership, and our amazing workplace culture.
In 2016, Shepherd partnered with local Al Purmort Insurance, an already well-established and respected independent agency in Sarasota. This merger enhanced the services and risk management solutions for the Southwest Florida community and expanded their resources with access to over 200 insurance carriers.
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Rick Konsavage rick.konsavage@ophotels.com www.longboatkeyclub.com Member Profile
The Resort at Longboat Key Club, Sarasota’s only AAA Four-Diamond beachfront resort, is a destination of distinction for the discerning leisure travelers and selective corporate and social groups, offering a number of unique venues for private functions, productive Board meetings and formal VIP or black-tie affairs. Renowned for its exceptional location and personalized service, amenities include 12,000 square feet of flexible meeting space, 45 holes of championship golf, the award-winning Tennis Gardens and five remarkable restaurants and lounges. Meeting time transitions seamlessly into relaxation time as guests have the option to explore our shore from kayaks and paddle boards, simply relax on our beautiful white sand beach or rejuvenate in our Island House Spa. Daily workouts become a welcome routine in our Fitness Center and Mind & Motion Studio. The Resort provides the perfect setting to inspire perceptive thought, meaningful dialogue and friendly conversation. Local business groups will enjoy the convenience of a world-class facility to host annual retreats or holiday gatherings. For those groups that host individuals from outside the area, the Resort provides the perfect setting for an extended stay with family once the business meetings are over.
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Nathan Bailey
nbailey@thrivenetworks.com Thrivenextgen.com
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Thrive delivers comprehensive managed services and unmatched expertise to drive secure digital transformation. Thrive’s unique combination of industry experts, an automated technology platform, and the Thrive5 methodology provides customers with a strategic advantage as they look to secure, scale, and succeed.
Thrive has successfully served more than 1,000 customers representing industry leaders in financial services, life sciences, healthcare, professional services, SLED, and more over the past two decades, helping them maximize the business benefits gained from having a more secure, high performance digital infrastructure. Thrive’s approach to strategy, implementation, and customer service make their managed services a superior choice for businesses of all sizes.
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Doug Walters
waltersaccounting.com Member Profile
Doug is the Managing Shareholder of Walters & Associates, CPAs, a tax, audit, and accounting firm founded in 1999 with offices in Bradenton, Sarasota, and St. Petersburg. Doug has over 27 years of experience as a Florida licensed Certified Public Accountant. This experience includes working as a manager in one of the “Big Four” accounting firms and serving as Director of Internal Audit and Corporate Compliance for a multi-hospital system.
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