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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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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.

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