WINTER PARK – Tom Sittema, one of Florida’s most respected and award-winning business leaders, will join John Crossman on his weekly CEO Edition of The Crossman Conversation this Saturday April 1 at 10:05 a.m.
Sittema has more than three decades of experience in the private markets and finance industries, including eight years – the majority as CEO – at CNL Financial Group a multi-billion dollar firm. He is currently partner and executive chairman of StepStone Private Wealth.
For more than 10 years – in tandem with running companies – Sittema has been active as the co-founder and chairman of Lift Orlando, which partners with business leaders to help families build better lives through education, mixed-income housing, health, wellness and economic development.
Throughout his career he has chaired the boards of the Central Florida Economic Development Commission, Florida Citrus Sports and Heart of Florida United Way. The “Spirit of Achievement Award” from Junior Achievement of Central Florida and Orlando Business Journal’s “CEO of the Year” are among his many accolades.
His stellar record garnered his appointment to the prestigious Florida Council of 100, which provides advice to Florida’s elected officials on key policy issues from the business community’s perspective.
Crossman collaborates with business leaders and activists like Sittema to provide tips and advice that might help his audience of CEOs and young professionals confront and solve issues and challenges.
“We’re excited to have a veteran leader like Tom on the show. Tune in to hear some wisdom from a guy who is highly appreciated, valued and respected for all he’s accomplished and who constantly reaches out to help communities,” said Crossman.
The Shepherd Radio is available on three stations, each part of the MARC Radio group. 1270 AM – WIWA in Orlando which covers the entire Central Florida area. In the Ocala/Villages area, The Shepherd is heard on 103.5 FM and 720 AM, while Gainesville listeners can hear the broadcast on 96.3 FM or 1430 AM.
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For more information Media contacts:
John Crossman, CEO, Crossman Career Builders / Crossmarc Services, 1011 N. Wymore Rd. Winter Park, FL 407-794-9393; jcrossman@crossmancb.com
Beth Payan, Larry Vershel Communications Inc. 2433 Lee Rd. Winter Park, FL 407-461-3781; beth@larryvershel.com