Dear Friends,

It is my pleasure to invite you to join us for the 28th Annual First Coast Business Hall of Fame on Tuesday, December 1, 2026, at the Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront.

For nearly three decades, the First Coast Business Hall of Fame has celebrated visionary leaders whose achievements, leadership, and service have made a lasting impact across Northeast Florida. This year, we are proud to honor the Class of 2026:

Stephanie Ferris, FIS
Chris Kalin, The PNC Financial Services Group
Scott Keith, Pinnacle Financial Partners
Misty Skipper, Gate Petroleum
Nicole Thomas, Baptist Health

Our theme, Among the Stars: Individual Excellence. Collective Impact., reflects the remarkable accomplishments of each inductee and the influence they have had on the First Coast community. As Event & Selection Committee Chair, I am honored to help recognize these exceptional leaders and welcome them into the Hall of Fame.

Proceeds from the event support the Florida Council on Economic Education’s mission to provide free economic and financial education programs for K–12 students and teachers across Florida.

Thank you for your continued support. I hope you will join us on December 1 as we celebrate the Class of 2026 and the leaders who continue to make the First Coast shine.

Warm regards,

Ari Jolly
Event & Selection Committee Chair
Class of 2024