50 Most Powerful People 2025: Ones to Watch

These leaders each make their indelible mark on the Central Florida community in a unique way. They come from numerous passions and pursuits, and Orlando is all the better because of it.
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Frank Santos

CEO, Rosen Hotels & Resorts

Santos worked hand-in-hand with Harris Rosen in building Rosen Hotels & Resorts into the Southeast’s largest independently owned hotel chain and helped oversee the construction and opening of four hotels. He will celebrate 40 years with the company in 2026. 

Manny Vivar

Founder & CEO, HostDime

Vivar started HostDime at the age of 20, with an investment of $60. Since then, he hasled the self-funded company to become one of the most reputable global data center companies in the world.

Danny Jenkins

CEO & Co-Founder, ThreatLocker

As an advocate for protecting businesses from cyberattacks, Jenkins is committed to delivering industry-leading technology and expertise so companies can protect their businesses, applications and software from being compromised.

Karla Radka

President & CEO, Senior Resource Alliance

With more than two decades of public service, Radka has been a tireless advocate, leader and agent for positive change in Central Florida.
She has been instrumental in expanding access to services that support dignity, wellness and independence throughout life.

David Barilla

Executive director, Orlando Downtown Development Board & Community Redevelopment Agency

Barilla oversees downtown Orlando’s real estate developments and economic development. He was instrumental in passing a plan for a $500 million entertainment complex across from the Kia Center.

Elisha Gonzalez

Senior Vice President of Public Engagement, FAIRWINDS Credit Union, and Executive Director, FAIRWINDS Foundation

Gonzalez is now in her sixth year of leading the FAIRWINDS Foundation and continues to champion financial literacy. She’s renowned for her expertise in supporting both for-profit and nonprofit sectors and her work building partnerships between industry and nonprofits in Florida.

Caroline Schumacher

President & CEO, Give Kids the World

Schumacher brings with her decades of experience working with nonprofit organizations to her role at Give Kids the World.

Charles Freeman

President of Business Operations,Orlando Magic

Entering his 30th season with the Orlando Magic, Freeman now leads business efforts for the franchise.


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