Person of Interest

Alan Reisman 34 years old  Firehawk Helicopters Project Manager Elected Leesburg City Commissioner

Laura Michalski Age 53 Born in Illinois Moved to Florida December 2022 Married

DAVID KILBURY 38 years in Florida Fire Service  Former Assistant Fire Chief Clermont

CHIEF JIM DICKERSON Born in California, but has lived in Florida since age

OTIS TAYLOR Born in Chicago Launched automotive career as a drivability specialist Happily

20 years old Cheering since age 12 Self-taught tumbler Performed with Fuel Cheer &

Tatiana Sidorova Born in Moldova Single mom of Adrian, 10, Daniella, 8 Attended

Kristie Rocca Manager of Walk in the Woods, The Outpost BA in Environmental

10-year-old entrepreneur starts flourishing business 5th Grader at Seminole Springs Elementary Started “Not

Former pro football player scores points by empowering young people. Graduated from South

Kimberly Rose Grogan Clermont Main Street president and owner of Dash Sports shows

Lake Sumter State College’s first female president inspires others to reach for their dreams.

Lake County’s new tourism marketing manager promises fresh approach to drawing people in with

Clermont’s new city manager breaks from retirement to live, work, play, and make a difference

Though his professional baseball days are behind him, a Eustis High School graduate still has

Executive director of Lake County Museum of Art cherishes making each show and fundraiser a

Business partners had no qualms opening Marco’s Pizza in Wildwood during the pandemic and they

Sumter’s own fairy godmother makes special occasions magical for local women and teens in need.

Orlando Health South Lake president inspired by family, community and the values instilled by leaders

She’s the incoming president and CEO of Habitat for Humanity of Lake-Sumter. Photo: Anthony Rao