THE ROTARY CLUB OF ORLANDO SPEAKER FORUM

Scott Randolph was elected Orange County Tax Collector in November 2012 and reelected in 2016 and 2020. Prior to becoming the Orange County Tax Collector, Mr. Randolph represented Orange County residents in the Florida Legislature where he served as a senior member on the Finance and Tax Committee. As an attorney, Mr. Randolph brings extensive experience in state and local tax policy to the Orange County Tax Collector’s office. In the 12 years that Mr. Randolph has served as

Originally from Pennsylvania, JoAnn has a Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Engineering from Penn State University and a Master’s Degree in Industrial Engineering from Purdue University. She began her career as an engineer with AT&T Microelectronics in Allentown, PA and relocated to Orlando in 1989 with AT&T. When she left the corporation in 2003, she had risen to the position of Vice President of Manufacturing with responsibility for a staff of 650. She joined the Orlando Scie

Dr Cameron Ford founded the Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership, established the Blackstone LaunchPad at UCF, and conceived and implemented almost all of UCF’s academic entrepreneurship offerings. These initiatives engage thousands of UCF students annually across campus to learn entrepreneurial skills, explore the power of their ideas, and increase their professional impact. Hes latest undertaking is expanding and improving entrepreneurship education opportunities throughou

Scott Howat has served Orange County Public Schools (OCPS) for over 30 years, currently as Chief Communications Officer and President of the Foundation for OCPS. A former teacher and administrator, he has held leadership roles in legislative affairs, student enrollment, and district negotiations. Howat was honored alongside global brands such as Mastercard, NFL, Nissan, McDonald’s, Adobe, and Dove at the Public Relations News Awards in New York City. He and his wife, Catherin

Terry Mohajir serves as UCF’s Vice President and Director of Athletics. Mohajir joined UCF Athletics on Feb. 9, 2021, following eight years as Arkansas State University’s Before Arkansas State, he held leadership roles at Kansas, Florida Atlantic, and Missouri-Kansas City, leaving a legacy of success at every stop.national powerhouses. Under Mohajir's leadership, UCF Athletics has raised nearly $230 million in gifts and commitments (as of June 2026), including an all-time hi

Jason Buhi is an Associate Professor of law at Barry University’s Andreas School of Law where he instructs courses in Constitutional Law, Election Law, and Torts. Prior to that, Professor Buhi taught at the Peking University School of Transnational Law in Shenzhen, China. He earned his J.D. from the Pennsylvania State University and his Ph.D. in Constitutional Law from The University of Hong Kong, where he was honored to serve as a Rotary International Ambassadorial Scholar.

Maria has been part of travel and hospitality industry for most of her professional life. As Sr. Director of Market Research and Insights, she leads a breadth of insight initiatives that help shape Visit Orlando’s business strategies, supporting the entire destination. Prior to joining Visit Orlando, Maria spearheaded numerous consumer insights studies for SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment as part of United Parks Corporate Research team. Her resume also includes four years with

Mark Tester is the Orange County Convention Center's (OCCC) Executive Director. Since joining the OCCC in 2020, he has successfully led...

Our skyline isn’t the only thing growing downtown. Our team is too! Meet Sherry Gutch, Director of Placemaking. While new to her role,...

Dick has been a Rotarian since 2004 and currently is a member of the Rotary Club of Orlando. He has served in a number of club and...

Bob O’Malley is Senior Vice President of Government Affairs for the Orlando Economic Partnership (OEP). Prior to joining OEP, Bob...

Born in Ashcroft, British Columbia, Canada, Paarsch is Professor of Business Analytics at the University of Central Florida. From 2011...

Justin Zimmerman, is an Aquarium Supervisor at SeaWorld Parks & Resorts Orlando, he holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from...

Since 2006, Steve Hogan (UCF '91) has served as the CEO at Florida Citrus Sports (FCS), a 501(c)3 event management company based at...

Steffan Davis is a fundraising professional with a diverse background in nonprofit development and philanthropy. He has held key...

Dr. Sharon Tucker is the new Dean of the College of Nursing at the University of Central Florida and is leading the nationally recognized...

Brian Hutchings is the Senior Manager of Community Relations for the Central Florida Expressway Authority, with the primary...

Jason Siegel is currently in his ninth year as President & Chief Executive Officer of the Greater Orlando Sports Commission (GO Sports!). GO Sports serves one of the largest sports tourism regions in the country and drives economic impact for the City of Orlando, and Lake, Orange, Osceola, and Seminole Counties. Prior to joining the Sports Commission, Siegel spent five years as Managing Partner and CEO of the Orlando Solar Bears (ECHL). Siegel served as Vice President of Sale

Eddy Moratin is the president of Lift Orlando, a movement of business leaders working with residents and community partners to achieve...

The Greater Orlando Aviation Authority (GOAA) Board named Lance Lyttle as the Chief Executive Officer of The Greater Orlando Aviation Authority Board effective in April of 2025. He oversees the operations at Orlando International Airport and Orlando Executive Airport. Prior to coming to Orlando Lyttle, was the Managing Director of Aviation for Seattle-Tacoma Airport. As the new CEO he will lead the multi-billion-dollar capital improvement program aimed at enhancing both airpo