Examining the Past, Envisioning the Future with Dr. Mary Beth Corace: An Examiner Spotlight
Mary Beth Corace is a Master Examiner for both the Governor’s Sterling Award and the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award having also served as a judge for the award. She coordinates strategic planning summits and presentations for the annual Florida … Read More
Rising in Excellence with Michelle Maxey: An Examiner Spotlight

“As bureau chief of General Services, Michelle Maxey oversees the [Southwest Florida Water Management] District’s Document Services, Public Records, Fleet Services and Facilities sections.
Maxey began her career with the District in 1993 as a student. She moved onto become … Read More
Be the Leader People Want to Follow

Pat Sciarappa
President, It’s About Leadership, LLC
Leadership is the focus of thousands of books, articles, trainings, and conversations with some of the same key themes about what makes a great leader. It is not about position, title, or … Read More
The David Moore, Sr. Tribute
Written by John Pieno, Chairman Emeritus of the Florida Sterling Board of Directors.
I met Dave Moore, Sr. during my first legislative session as a departmental head in Tallahassee state government.
He approached me at the Capitol and asked to … Read More
Staff Spotlight: Adam Dunlap
Adam Dunlap
Executive Assistant
Sterling Council
Adam Dunlap, Executive Assistant at Florida Sterling Council, has been with the company since 2016. He is currently working on his Bachelors degree in Creative Writing at Florida State University. Adam mostly works on … Read More
Board Spotlight: Matthew Duke
Matthew Duke
Management Consultant Senior Manager
Accenture
Matthew Duke is Accenture’s Florida Education Practice Lead, serving K-12 and college and university clients across the state. Matthew brings 20+ years of consulting experience – primarily in the ERP/organizational transformation space – … Read More
Examiner Spotlight: Laura McNeil
Laura McNeil
Senior Vice President
Chief Technology Office SDLC Process Group Manager
Citigroup
Born and raised in Toms River, New Jersey, Laura McNeil of Citigroup earned a Doctorate and Masters in Business Administration with a major in Finance. Earned a … Read More
Staff Spotlight: Gayle Thompson
Gayle Thompson
Operations Coordinator
Sterling Council
Gayle Thompson, Operations Coordinator at the Sterling Council, graduated from Las Vegas High School in 1966 and attended Clark County Vocational School for Business. Her first job after school was Vault Teller for the … Read More
Examiner Spotlight: Felix Soto Izaguirre
Felix Soto Izaguirre
First Year Examiner
Sterling Council
Vice President, Finance
Chief Financial Officer
WellStar North Fulton Hospital
If you could tell an Examiner going through site visits for the first time one thing, what would you tell them?
I … Read More