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THE PULSE | CITYBOX INDEX EXECUTIVE ROUNDTABLEGulf Coast leaders gathered in Pace, Florida, for an evening of meaningful...
08/26/2026

THE PULSE | CITYBOX INDEX EXECUTIVE ROUNDTABLE

Gulf Coast leaders gathered in Pace, Florida, for an evening of meaningful conversation, shared perspectives, and relationship-building across industries.

The CityBox Index Executive Roundtable was graciously co-hosted by Alisha and Steven Cadenhead, co-founders of Gulf Coast Merchant Services and Cadenhead Legacy Group, and moderated by Maryan Aiken, Founder and CEO of CityBox Index, CityBox Magazine, and CityBox Media Holdings.

Leaders around the table included:

Alisha Cadenhead
Co-Founder
Coast Merchant Services and Cadenhead Legacy Group
Industry: Financial Technology and Professional Services
Location: Pace, Florida

Ashley Black
Director of Initiative Leadership
PAM Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Pensacola
Industry: Healthcare and Rehabilitation Services
Location: Pensacola, Florida

Dave Nelson
Partner and Business Development Manager
Cyclone 365
Industry: Cybersecurity and Managed Information Technology
Location: Mobile, Alabama

Houston George
Founder
Houston Solutions
Industry: Marketing and Technology
Location: Pensacola, Florida

Jeff Stanford
Sales and Business Development
Gulf Coast Merchant Services
Industry: Financial Technology, Sales and Business Development
Location: Pace, Florida

Jennifer Troyer
Founder, Owner and Family Nurse Practitioner
Emerald Waters Hormone & Weight Loss Clinic, LLC
Industry: Healthcare and Longevity
Location: Pace, Florida

Maryan Aiken
Founder and Chief Executive Officer
CityBox Index, CityBox Magazine and CityBox Media Holdings
Industry: Media, Publishing and Leadership Intelligence
Location: Atlanta, Georgia

Randal Hamilton
Chief Executive Officer
PAM Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Pensacola
Industry: Healthcare and Rehabilitation Services
Location: Pensacola, Florida

Sherri Babylon
Founder, BluVi
Co-Founder, Moirai Systems
Industry: Artificial Intelligence, Decision Intelligence and Technology
Location: Pensacola, Florida

Steven Cadenhead
President & Co-Founder
Gulf Coast Merchant Services and Cadenhead Legacy Group
Industry: Financial Technology and Professional Services
Location: Pace, Florida

Together, they represented healthcare, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, technology, financial services, marketing, wellness, media, publishing, sales, and business development.

A special thank-you to Sip & Savory in downtown Pensacola for providing the luscious charcuterie spread enjoyed throughout the evening to Dixie, the adorable furry mascot of Gulf Coast Merchant Services.

The CityBox Index Executive Roundtable is a curated leadership experience where executives, founders, and entrepreneurs exchange ideas, build relationship capital, and explore opportunities for meaningful collaboration.

Discover. Document. Connect

Where Leadership Becomes Legacy.

Read the full story and view the photographs:
https://www.cityboxindex.com/citybox-leadership-index/the-pulse-citybox-index-executive-roundtable-gulf-coast-leaders-gather-in-pace-for-meaningful-conversation-and-connection

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www.cityboxindex.com

CITYBOX INDEX The Gulf Coast An Engaging Conversation with PAM Health Rehabilitation Hospital LeadershipI had the pleasu...
08/18/2026

CITYBOX INDEX
The Gulf Coast
An Engaging Conversation with PAM Health Rehabilitation Hospital Leadership

I had the pleasure of meeting with:

Randal Hamilton
CEO
PAM Health Rehabilitation Hospital
Healthcare

Ashley Black
Director of Initiative Leadership
PAM Health Rehabilitation Hospital
Healthcare

It was a meaningful and engaging conversation centered on leadership, vision, and the continued growth of PAM Health in the community. I’m grateful for the opportunity to connect with two accomplished leaders and look forward to what’s ahead.

DISCOVER. DOCUMENT. CONNECT
www.cityboxindex.com

CITYBOX INDEX EXECUTIVE ROUNDTABLE™THE GULF COASTWhere Leadership, Perspective & Connection MeetDifferent industries. On...
08/15/2026

CITYBOX INDEX EXECUTIVE ROUNDTABLE™
THE GULF COAST

Where Leadership, Perspective & Connection Meet

Different industries. One table. Meaningful conversation.

The CityBox Index Executive Roundtable™ brings together a deliberately small group of founders, executives, innovators, and industry leaders to exchange perspectives, build relationship capital, and explore what is changing across industries.

Hosted & Moderated by Maryan Aiken, Founder & CEO of CityBox Index™, CityBox Magazine and CityBox Media Holdings.

AROUND THE CITYBOX INDEX TABLE

Kimberley Larkin
Architect | Founder, Kimberley Larkin Studio
Architecture, Engineering & Construction (AEC)
Pensacola, Florida

Alex Boykin
Founder, Gulf Coast W**e
Hospitality
Pensacola, Florida

Chris Williams
Founder, WETUS Group
Architecture, Engineering & Construction (AEC)
Pensacola, Florida

Joshua Turner
Founder, Old Crows Wireless Solutions
Technology
Pensacola, Florida

Larry Brooks
Founder | Interactive Systems Architect
Artificial Intelligence
Pensacola, Florida

Michele Broussard Carlton
Owner, PJ’s Coffee
Hospitality
Pensacola, Florida

Don Carlton
Chief Technology Officer, Bergan Marine Systems
Maritime & Marine Technology
Pensacola, Florida

Dave Nelson
Partner | Business Development Manager, Cyclone 365
Cybersecurity
Mobile, Alabama

Jade Basigovac
Managing Director, Acuity Investment Agency, LLC
Organizational Intelligence & Strategic Operations
Pensacola, Florida

Maryan Aiken
Founder & CEO, CityBox Index™
CityBox Magazine | CityBox Media Holdings
Leadership Intelligence, Media & Publishing
Atlanta, Georgia

Architecture meets artificial intelligence. Cybersecurity intersects with organizational intelligence. Hospitality sits alongside maritime technology.

That intersection is intentional.

The goal is not to create the largest room. It is to create the right table.

One table. Different industries. Meaningful perspectives. Stronger connections.

CityBox Index™
Discover. Document. Connect.
Where Leadership Becomes Legacy.

READ THE ARTICLE ON CITYBOX
https://www.cityboxindex.com/citybox-leadership-index/the-pulse-citybox-index-executive-roundtable-where-leadership-perspective-amp-connection-meet

CITYBOX INDEXLEADERSHIP SPOTLIGHT Gulf Coast Leadership means standing for what matters.For Troy Rafferty, those words r...
08/14/2026

CITYBOX INDEX
LEADERSHIP SPOTLIGHT
Gulf Coast
Leadership means standing for what matters.

For Troy Rafferty, those words reflect a career built around advocacy, accountability, and leadership when the stakes matter most.

Meet
Troy Rafferty
Shareholder and Trial Attorney
Rafferty Domnick Cunningham & Yaffa (RDCY)
Legal Services
Pensacola, Florida

Discover the leader behind the legacy on CityBox Index™.

READ THE ARTICLE
https://www.cityboxindex.com/citybox-leadership-index/troy-rafferty

CITYBOX INDEX EXECUTIVE ROUNDTABLE™WOMEN’S EDITIONCityBox Index™ was delighted to welcome an exceptional group of women ...
08/06/2026

CITYBOX INDEX EXECUTIVE ROUNDTABLE™
WOMEN’S EDITION

CityBox Index™ was delighted to welcome an exceptional group of women leaders for a private evening of candid conversation, shared insight, and meaningful connection.

The CityBox Index Executive Roundtable™ is not a traditional networking event, conference, or panel discussion. It is an intimate, thoughtfully curated experience where every participant has a voice and every perspective matters.

We were honored to welcome:

Tanya Simpson
President, Emerald Coast Granite & Tile
Construction, Stone Fabrication &
Interior Finishes
Pensacola, Florida

Melissa Weber
Founder & Owner, The Thirsty Ranch
Hospitality, Beverage & Event Services
Milton, Florida

Delayna Blankenship
Membership Chair
IMPACT 100 Pensacola Bay Area
Retired FAA Air Traffic Controller
Aviation, Philanthropy &
Community Leadership
Pensacola, Florida

Mary Tate Fatolitis, MSN, RN
Founder, Hello Beauty and My Cellulite Center
Beauty, Wellness & Aesthetic Services
Gulf Breeze, Florida

Gwen Smith
Senior Vice President & Retail Market Manager
Synovus | Pinnacle Financial Partners
Banking & Financial Services
Pensacola, Florida

Dr. Joanna Johannes
Founder & Superintendent
Lighthouse Private Christian Academy
Private Education & Educational Leadership
Pensacola, Florida

Brigette Brooks
Team Lead & REALTOR®
Emerald Coast Realty Pros
Team Brooks Florida
Residential Real Estate

Hosted and moderated by:

Maryan Aiken
Founder & Chief Executive Officer; Publisher
CityBox Index. CityBox Magazine
CityBox Media Holdings
Leadership Intelligence, Media & Publishing
Atlanta, Georgia

From construction, hospitality, and aviation to philanthropy, banking, education, media, and leadership intelligence, the gathering reflected the remarkable breadth and influence of women’s leadership.

Each participant brought a distinct journey and perspective to the table. Together, the conversation revealed the vision, resilience, adaptability, service, and courage connecting influential women across industries.

ONE TABLE.
EXCEPTIONAL WOMEN LEADERS.
ONE MEANINGFUL CONVERSATION.

CityBox Index™
Where Leadership Becomes Legacy.

Read the full article at CityBoxIndex.com.

CITYBOX INDEX LEADERSHIP SPOTLIGHTTHE GULF COAST This wellness founder is turning recovery into a competitive advantage....
08/02/2026

CITYBOX INDEX
LEADERSHIP SPOTLIGHT
THE GULF COAST

This wellness founder is turning recovery into a competitive advantage.

Recovery is not a luxury.
It is a competitive advantage.

Hailey Vavao understands that lasting performance begins long before the next meeting, milestone, or demanding day.

As Founder of The Will Well, Hailey is building more than a wellness practice. She is creating a restorative environment where women and men can reset, recover, and strengthen the foundation that supports everything else their health, energy, resilience, and ability to lead.

Her approach is intentional.
Her purpose is human.
Her vision is built for longevity.

Through whole-person care, Hailey is changing the conversation from temporary relief to sustainable well-being helping people feel stronger, perform better, and live with greater balance.

Because the most powerful leaders do not simply keep going.

They learn how to restore.

Hailey Vavao
Founder
The Will Well
Pensacola, Florida
Wellness & Human Performance

Discover Hailey’s leadership story on CityBox Index™ Where Leadership Becomes Legacy.

https://www.cityboxindex.com/gulf-coast-leadership-index

Photography by
Jai P Photography
Joan Savage

Fashion by Dillard's
Styled by Wendy

Makeup by Dillard's

Shot on location at the Haus of Hue

CITYBOX INDEX™ EXECUTIVE ROUNDTABLERunning a business can feel isolating but the right table can change the conversation...
07/31/2026

CITYBOX INDEX™ EXECUTIVE ROUNDTABLE
Running a business can feel isolating but the right table can change the conversation.

Founders, business owners and CEOs carry decisions that few people fully understand: how to grow, where to invest, when to adapt, whom to trust and how to lead through constant change.

That is why meaningful conversations with the right people matter.

At the latest CityBox Index Executive Roundtable™, an accomplished group of Pensacola and Gulf Coast leaders gathered for an intimate exchange of ideas, experiences and perspectives across multiple industries.

We were honored to welcome:

Bryan Henderson, Founder, Owner and Pharmacist, Professional Pharmacy Resources

Pharmacy and Healthcare Services with 2 exits

Jennifer Troyer , Founder and Owner, Emerald Waters Hormone & Weight Loss Clinic
Healthcare and Longevity

Randall Hamilton, CEO, PAM Rehabilitation Hospital Healthcare and Rehabilitation Services

Healthcare

Steven Cadenhead, Founder and President, Gulf Coast Merchant Services and Gulf Coast Legacy Group

Financial Technology and Professional Services

Larry Brooks AI Systems Architect and Interactive Systems Architect

Artificial Intelligence and Emerging Technology

Mary Alexander Founder, Hello Beauty and My Cellulite Center

Beauty, Wellness and Aesthetic Services

Hosted and moderated by Maryan Aiken, Founder and CEO of CityBox Index™ and CityBox Magazine, the gathering created space for candid conversations about the realities of leadership, business growth, innovation, technology, service and building relationships that lead to lasting value.

This was not traditional networking.

It was an opportunity for leaders to step away from the daily demands of running their organizations, exchange practical insights with trusted peers and discover new possibilities through meaningful conversation.

Because sometimes the next idea, introduction or opportunity does not come from a larger audience.

It comes from sitting at the right table.
CityBox Index™ discovers, documents and connects the leaders shaping industries and communities across cities, throughout the United States and around the world.

Read the full story: https://www.cityboxindex.com/inside-the-citybox-executive-roundtable

CITYBOX INDEX™EXECUTIVE ROUNDTABLE™THE GULF COASTWhere Leadership Meets Meaningful ConversationThe CityBox Executive Rou...
07/29/2026

CITYBOX INDEX™
EXECUTIVE ROUNDTABLE™
THE GULF COAST

Where Leadership Meets Meaningful Conversation

The CityBox Executive Roundtable™ is an invitation-only gathering created by CityBox Index™ to bring a carefully curated group of founders, CEOs, executives, and business leaders together for substantive conversation.

This is not a traditional networking event. It is an intimate table where leaders can speak openly about leadership, business growth, innovation, industry challenges, strategic relationships, and the ideas shaping the future.

Through these conversations, CityBox Index™ discovers, documents, and connects influential leaders across cities, industries, the United States, and around the world.

We have had the pleasure of welcoming:

Niels Andersen
Founder and CEO
KontactIntelligence and VetCV
Industry: Artificial Intelligence, Technology and Workforce Intelligence

Brandyn Ulmer
Founder and CEO
Atlas Industrial Outsourcing
Industry: Industrial Cleaning and Specialized Temporary Staffing

Hailey Vavao
Founder
The Will Well
Industry: Wellness & Fitness Services

JR Sartaguda
Owner
Superior Insurance Brokerage
Industry: Insurance and Professional Services

Donald Shelton
Founder and Owner
CLS Enterprise Inc.
Industry: Construction and General Contracting

Charlotte Bergman
Account Executive
Tier One Media
Industry: Media, Marketing and Communications

Dave Nelson
Partner and Business Development Manager
Cyclone 365
Industry: Cybersecurity and Information Technology

Maryan Aiken
Founder and CEO
CityBox Index™, CityBox Magazine, CityBox Media and
Arencon Global
Industry: Leadership Intelligence, Media and Global Business Strategy

Each leader brought a distinct perspective to the table, creating a powerful exchange of ideas, experiences, strategic insights, and meaningful connections.

One Table. Select Leaders. Conversations With Greater Reach.

www.cityboxindex.com

CITYBOX INDEX™EXECUTIVE ROUNDTABLE™THE GULF COASTWhere Leadership Meets Meaningful ConversationThe CityBox Executive Rou...
07/28/2026

CITYBOX INDEX™
EXECUTIVE ROUNDTABLE™
THE GULF COAST

Where Leadership Meets Meaningful Conversation

The CityBox Executive Roundtable™ is an invitation-only gathering created by CityBox Index™ to bring a carefully curated group of founders, CEOs, executives, and business leaders together for substantive conversation.

This is not a traditional networking event. It is an intimate table where leaders can speak openly about leadership, business growth, innovation, industry challenges, strategic relationships, and the ideas shaping the future.

Through these conversations, CityBox Index™ discovers, documents, and connects influential leaders across cities, industries, the United States, and around the world.

We have had the pleasure of welcoming:

Niels Andersen
Founder and CEO
KontactIntelligence and VetCV
Industry: Artificial Intelligence, Technology and Workforce Intelligence

Brandyn Ulmer
Founder and CEO
Atlas Industrial Outsourcing
Industry: Industrial Cleaning and Specialized Temporary Staffing

Hailey Vavao
Founder
The Will Well
Industry: Wellness & Fitness Services

JR Sartaguda
Owner
Superior Insurance Brokerage
Industry: Insurance and Professional Services

Donald Shelton
Founder and Owner
CLS Enterprise Inc.
Industry: Construction and General Contracting

Charlotte Bergman
Account Executive
Tier One Media
Industry: Media, Marketing and Communications

Dave "Super Dave" Nelson
Partner and Business Development Manager
Cyclone 365
Industry: Cybersecurity and Information Technology

Maryan Aiken
Founder and CEO
CityBox Index™, CityBox Magazine and
ARENCON GLOBAL
Industry: Leadership Intelligence, Media and Global Business Strategy

Each leader brought a distinct perspective to the table, creating a powerful exchange of ideas, experiences, strategic insights, and meaningful connections.

One Table. Select Leaders. Conversations With Greater Reach.

www.cityboxindex.com

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