CFO Exchange Group (CFOx)

Last night, the CFOx community gathered at the Palma Ceia to celebrate an amazing year with our incredible members! The support and energy of the CFOx community have made this year one to remember, and we’re excited to see what 2025 brings. Here’s to another great year ahead! 🥂 #CFOx #Networking #Tampa

In lieu of holiday gifts this year, CFO Exchange Group (CFOx) and FL Institute of CFOs (fiCFO) donated to the Florida Disaster Fund, the State of Florida’s official private fund supporting communities during emergencies and disasters. Through partnerships with public, private, and non-governmental organizations, the fund ensures critical resources are directed to response and recovery efforts, helping Floridians rebuild and recover. #GivingTuesday #Florida #GiveBack #DisasterFund

We are grateful for the incredible CFOx community. It’s our privilege to work alongside such talented, driven professionals who continuously inspire and elevate each other. Here's to the connections we've built and the journeys ahead. Wishing everyone a season filled with gratitude and opportunity. #CFOx #Community  #Leadership

Our team has recently grown, and we are thrilled to have Ashley Fletcher join us! As Communications and Marketing Specialist for FL Institute of CFOs (fiCFO), CFO Exchange Group (CFOx) and Chief People Group (CPG), Ashley will lead communications efforts, execute marketing strategies, and manage social media. Her expertise will be vital in supporting over 50 programs and events this year, engaging more than 2,000 attendees across our platforms! Ashley most recently served as Director of Marketing, Events & Engagement at Bethesda Magazine, where she developed effective marketing strategies, managed event logistics, and engaged a 150,000-subscriber audience. Ashley came on board just before the hurricanes and our CFO Summit, diving right in with incredible energy! Her work has already been impactful and valuable, and we’re eager to see all the great things she’ll continue to accomplish! 💫

Calling all Tampa Bay CFOs! 🎉 Don't miss out on our upcoming Holiday Social at Palma Ceia! It’s going to be an evening of great conversations, delicious food, refreshing cocktails, and valuable connections. 🥂 Members, mark your calendars and register today! https://lnkd.in/drNBau_4 Non-members, interested in learning more about our CFO community? Reach out to our team for more details! 📧 #CFOx #HolidaySocial #Networking #Leadership #CFOCommunity #ProfessionalGrowth

Yesterday, CFOx members came together for an impactful roundtable discussion, graciously hosted by Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick, LLP. A huge thank you to W. Jan Pietruszka for providing crucial updates on pay transparency and non-compete rules—these are hot topics that will continue to shape our organizations and policies! Special thanks to Robert Ogilbee and Michael-Scott Lester, CPA for skillfully leading the roundtable discussion. The agenda was packed with valuable insights and key discussions on: 🔒 Cybersecurity: Protecting our organizations in an ever-evolving digital landscape. 📈 Economic Outlook: Navigating uncertainty and planning ahead for future growth. 💼 Benefits Optimization: Exploring ways to enhance employee benefits and optimize spend. 💬 Peer Advice: Sharing challenges, experiences, and strategies to help each other thrive. It’s always inspiring to see our community come together, sharing knowledge and strategies to drive success and growth. #CFOx #Leadership #Finance #PeerNetworking #CyberSecurity #EconomicOutlook #HR #Compliance #ProfessionalDevelopment #Growth

📣 Big News! We're thrilled to welcome Joe Taggart, President and CFO at McKibbon Hospitality, as a new member of the CFO Exchange Group (CFOx)! Joe brings a wealth of experience and expertise from his leadership roles in the banking and hospitality industries. 🏨 McKibbon Hospitality is a renowned leader in hotel management, development, and renovation, providing exceptional service and innovative solutions to the hospitality sector. With a commitment to excellence and a track record of success, McKibbon Hospitality continues to set the standard in the industry. 🙌 Welcome aboard, Joe! We’re excited to support you through our community and witness the continued success of McKibbon Hospitality. #NewMember #CFOx #Hospitality #Community #Leadership #Innovation Learn more about Joe: https://lnkd.in/ekaQqC5A

Please join us in welcoming our new advisory board members to the CFO Exchange Group (CFOx)! - Kristie Farnell, CFO, Columbia Restaurant Group - Taylor Garland, CFO, Symphonic Distribution - Karen Gittens, CFO, United Soccer League (USL)* - Michael-Scott Lester, CPA, CFO, Casiola vacation homes* - Jean Tremanis, CFO, JL Marine Systems, Inc. *New advisory board members. We are grateful for your commitment, support, and trust! We also extend a special thanks to our outgoing Tampa advisory board members for their dedicated service: - Will Sadlowski, CFO, Ally Capital Group - Daniel Kashdin, Co-President, AgAmerica We appreciate your leadership and valuable contributions! #Leadership #AdvisoryBoard #Tampa #CFOs

What an incredible evening! A special thank you to Kristie Farnell, CFO at Columbia Restaurant Group, and M.E. Wilson Company for hosting such a fantastic event. The thought-provoking conversation provided our members with invaluable strategies and tools to effectively address rising healthcare costs. Thank you to everyone who attended! For those who couldn't make it, we look forward to seeing you next time! #CFOx #TampaBay #Community #Healthcare #Spend #BestPractices

Companies today face the challenge of retaining talent, managing costs, driving profitability, and offering compelling benefits. Next week, our CFO Exchange Group (CFOx) community will come together to hear from Kristie Farnell, CFO at Columbia Restaurant Group and Justin Treece, SVP at M.E. Wilson Company. They'll share stories of their partnership and process in achieving win-win solutions for the organization and its valued team members. Members, we look forward to seeing you at this program. It promises to be an evening of fun, camaraderie, and storytelling! We’ve heard the food will be excellent too! 🍝 🍷 #CFOx #Community #Healthcare #Costs #TampaBay