Meet the Honorees

Florida State University graduates are responsible for some of the nation’s most innovative and profitable businesses. The entrepreneurial acumen of this year’s Seminole 100 honorees helps drive economic growth and strengthen communities. We are proud to recognize their achievements.

These honorees represent a wide range of class years, states and industries — and they demonstrate the enduring value of a Florida State degree. Here is a brief look at the makeup of the 2026 Seminole 100 class:

  • Most Recent Graduating Class – 2022
  • Most Represented Graduating Class – 2011
  • Minority-Owned or -Led Businesses – 19
  • Women-Owned or -Led Businesses – 21
  • Veteran-Owned or -Led Businesses – 8
  • Young Alumni-Owned or -Led Businesses (35 or younger) – 8
  • States Represented – 13
  • First-Time Honorees – 44
  • Combined Revenue of All Businesses – $1,580,630,691
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Russell Rowland, Inc.*

Jacksonville, FL

  • Benjamin Pearson (B.S. ’09)
  • Adam Russell (B.S. ’09)
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Russell Rowland Inc. has specialized in structural engineering for residential and commercial projects across the Southeast since 2018. Through collaborative partnerships with clients, the firm helps shape communities with safe, practical and thoughtfully engineered designs. Over the past seven years, Russell Rowland Inc. has been recognized for its growth, leadership and community service.

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Sanchez Fischer Levine, LLP*

Miami, FL

  • David Levine (B.S. ’07)
  • Fausto Sanchez (B.S. ’06)
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Formed in 2019, Sanchez Fischer Levine LLP is a Chambers‑ranked business law firm specializing in complex commercial litigation and international arbitration. The practice delivers efficient, effective representation for businesses engaged in high‑stakes disputes. Sanchez Fischer Levine LLP has been recognized on the Seminole 100 list for the fourth consecutive year.

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Sharity, Inc.

Winter Park, FL

  • Carol A. Wick (B.S. ’88)
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Sharity Inc., celebrating 10 years in business, helps mission‑driven organizations grow through strategic planning, systems development and fundraising support. Serving more than 100 clients across 33 countries, the firm has strengthened outcomes, built funder trust and demonstrated that clarity and sustainability go hand in hand.

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Silver Spoon Solutions*

Miami, FL

  • Julian A. Preston (B.S. ’04)
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Silver Spoon Solutions is a financial optimization solution designed for the restaurant industry, bringing together an accountant’s efficiency, a manager’s reliability and organization, and a CFO’s strategic insight. With an industry‑specialized focus, the company offers a convenient, cost‑effective way for restaurants seeking to grow and optimize their operations.

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Simply Soul Food Inc.

Tallahassee, FL

  • Jay Morrell
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Earley’s Kitchen has been a staple of Southern cooking for more than 30 years, specializing in classic soul food such as fried chicken, pulled pork and traditional sides. Known for its commitment to “Honest Goodness,” the company offers breakfast, lunch, baked goods and catering services while supporting Black‑owned businesses in the food industry.

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South Florida Law, PLLC

Coral Gables, FL

  • Nima Ajabshir (B.S. ’11)
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South Florida Law PLLC is a boutique, full-service law firm with offices in Hallandale Beach and Coral Gables, serving clients throughout Florida. The firm offers tailored legal solutions with big-firm experience in business law, real estate, condominium and HOA law, and personal injury.

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Southern Spear Properties*

Chattanooga, TN

  • Sean Compton (B.S. ’08)
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Southern Spear Properties has specialized in the acquisition, development and adaptive reuse of high‑quality commercial and mixed‑use real estate across the Southeastern United States since 2015. With a focus on historically significant buildings in opportunity zone areas, the firm has rehabilitated more than 400,000 square feet of historic properties.

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Southern Wealth

Tallahassee, FL

  • Benjamin D. Gantt (B.S. ’99)
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Southern Wealth has delivered personalized wealth management solutions for high‑net‑worth families and successful businesses nationwide since 2004. The firm specializes in strategic, multigenerational planning designed to preserve and grow wealth across generations and has been recognized as a Forbes Best‑in‑State Wealth Advisor and Best‑in‑State Wealth Management Team in 2025.

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SRI Management*

Tallahassee, FL

  • Don Bishop (B.S. ’05)
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SRI Management has specialized in senior living operations across multiple states since 2000. With a people‑first culture and a focus on operational excellence, the company has been recognized as a Certified Great Place to Work® and a Florida Trend Best Company to Work For each year since 2022, reflecting its commitment to both employees and residents.

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Tal Search Group, Inc.*

Tallahassee, FL

  • John McFarlain (B.S. ’97)
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Tal Search Group Inc., founded in 2005, is an IT recruiting and consulting firm recognized six times on the Seminole 100 list. Known for its relationship‑driven approach, the company delivers high‑quality human capital to government and private‑sector clients, maintaining a strong record of successful placements and service.