Delayna Blankenship
Delayna Blankenship, Membership Chair of IMPACT 100 Pensacola Bay Area, brings decades of aviation discipline, operational leadership and community service into her work advancing collective philanthropy across the Gulf Coast. A retired FAA air traffic professional, former IMPACT 100 Health & Wellness Focus Area Chair and entrepreneur, she has built a leadership legacy centered on precision, responsibility, relationship-building and service. Her journey reflects how professional experience can evolve into meaningful civic impact long after a primary career has ended.
Melissa Weber
Melissa Weber, Founder and CEO of The Thirsty Ranch, has transformed a mobile bar created for her daughter’s wedding into a distinctive Gulf Coast hospitality and event-experience company. Serving Pensacola, 30A and surrounding markets, Weber combines entrepreneurial discipline, creativity and Southern hospitality to create customized beverage experiences for weddings, corporate events and private celebrations. A CityBox Magazine Food & Beverage Power Player and CityBox Index Executive Roundtable participant, her leadership reflects the power of turning a simple idea into a growing regional brand built around connection, personalization and memorable experiences.
Sweneda McDonald
Sweneda McDonald, LMHC, is Director of Medication-Assisted Treatment at Lakeview Center in Pensacola, Florida, where her leadership spans behavioral health, addiction recovery, counseling and community outreach. A Licensed Mental Health Counselor and President of Hope Above Fear, Inc., McDonald works to expand access to evidence-based treatment while connecting individuals and families with resources that support prevention, recovery and long-term stability. Her leadership reflects a commitment to making recovery more accessible, informed and connected across Pensacola and the Gulf Coast.
Dr. Terry Ptacek, M.D.
Dr. Terry Ptacek, M.D., is an addictionologist with Lakeview Center in Pensacola, Florida, whose work focuses on addiction medicine, opioid-use disorder and medication-assisted treatment. With a background in family medicine and specialized expertise in addiction treatment, Dr. Ptacek helps advance an integrated approach to recovery that combines medical care, behavioral health, counseling and long-term support. His leadership reflects the growing importance of evidence-based addiction treatment across Northwest Florida and the Gulf Coast.
Dr. David Josephs, Psy. D.
Dr. David Josephs, Psy.D., Clinical Director at Lakeview Center in Pensacola, Florida, is a licensed psychologist and behavioral-health leader with more than three decades of experience in crisis intervention, clinical psychology, community mental health and integrated systems of care. His leadership bridges clinical expertise with law enforcement, hospitals, courts and community organizations, helping strengthen behavioral-health response and access to care across Northwest Florida.
Shawn Salamida
Shawn Salamida, President of Lakeview Center and Vice President of LifeView Group in Pensacola, Florida, is a behavioral health and human services executive whose career spans counseling, child welfare, crisis care, healthcare operations and statewide leadership. His work reflects a systems-focused approach to strengthening access, collaboration and community-based behavioral healthcare across Northwest Florida, with additional visibility through his participation in the CityBox Magazine Practitioners Collective.
The Pulse | CityBox Index Executive Roundtable Gulf Coast Leaders Gather in Pace for Meaningful Conversation and Connection
Gulf Coast executives, founders, and business leaders gathered in Pace, Florida, for the August 19 CityBox Index Executive Roundtable, co-hosted by Alisha and Steven Cadenhead and moderated by Maryan Aiken.
Michele Carlton
Michele Carlton, owner of PJ’s Coffee of New Orleans – Pensacola and Ambassador for the Greater Pensacola Chamber of Commerce, has built her leadership journey around faith, resilience, hospitality, and relationships. From entrepreneurship and family business to community engagement, her story is about creating more than a successful coffee shop—it is about building a place where people feel connected, valued, and at home.
The Pulse | CityBox Index Executive Roundtable Where Leadership, Perspective & Connection Meet
The CityBox Index Executive Roundtable™ brings a curated group of founders, executives, and industry leaders together for meaningful conversation, shared perspective, and relationship capital across the Gulf Coast.
The Pulse | Leadership Means Standing for What Matters: Meet Troy Rafferty
Leadership means standing for what matters. Meet Troy Rafferty, Shareholder and Trial Attorney at Rafferty, Domnick, Cunningham & Yaffa, and discover the conviction, advocacy, and leadership behind his CityBox Leadership Index™ profile.
The Pulse | CityBox Index Executive Roundtable
Ten leaders. One table. Sixty minutes. The inaugural Gulf Coast CityBox Index Executive Roundtable brought accomplished founders, CEOs, executives, and business leaders together for an invitation-only exchange of ideas, leadership perspectives, and meaningful possibilities.
Unlike a traditional networking event, the intimate gathering created space for substantive conversation, trusted relationships, cross-industry insight, and the connections that can shape businesses, communities, and the future of leadership.
The Pulse | Inside the CityBox Index Executive Roundtable: Where Leadership Meets Meaningful Conversation
The latest CityBox Index Executive Roundtable brought together leaders from healthcare, pharmacy, rehabilitation, AI, financial technology, wellness and media for an intimate cross-industry conversation.
Jennifer Troyer
Jennifer Troyer, Founder and Owner of Emerald Waters Hormone & Weight Loss Clinic, is helping redefine personalized wellness across the Gulf Coast through a patient-centered approach to hormone health, medical weight management, and overall well-being. Her leadership reflects a commitment to helping individuals feel better, live healthier, and move forward with greater confidence.
Hailey Vavao
Hailey Vavao is transforming wellness on the Gulf Coast through The Will Well, where recovery, resilience, and sustainable performance come together. Her leadership demonstrates that investing in personal well-being is one of the most powerful strategies for long-term success.
Faith Morgan
Faith Morgan, Founder & CEO of Faith Morgan Investment Group, is recognized for helping individuals, families, and investors navigate strategic real estate opportunities. Through trusted guidance, relationship-driven leadership, and a commitment to long-term value, she is contributing to the continued growth of the Pensacola and Gulf Coast real estate community
Dr. Christopher M. Campus, DMD
Dr. Christopher M. Campus, DMD, is redefining the connection between oral health and whole-body wellness. Discover how his leadership at Biodental Health and Longevity is advancing preventive care, innovation, and health optimization in Pensacola.
Dave Nelson
Dave Nelson believes strong businesses are built on trusted relationships, proactive cybersecurity, and meaningful collaboration. Discover how his leadership is helping organizations across the Gulf Coast prepare for what's next.
Kelvin Singleton
Kelvin Singleton is the President & CEO of SentinelEdge Security, where he helps organizations strengthen cybersecurity, manage digital risk, protect critical assets, and build resilient security strategies in an increasingly connected world.
Dillard Trapp
Dillard Trapp is the Founder of Simply Trapp Solutions, where he helps organizations strengthen cybersecurity, manage technology risk, and build resilient digital infrastructures across the Gulf Coast and beyond.
Todd Thomson
Todd Thomson is the President & CEO of the Greater Pensacola Chamber, where he helps advance economic development, workforce growth, business advocacy, and regional prosperity across Northwest Florida.