2013 Rising Stars
LORENZO AGUILAR, 29
Fitness Specialist, Anytime Fitness-Downtown Role Model/Mentor: Corbett Davis, for his dedication, hard work and generosity toward the community. Adrian Lovell, a leader, hard worker and a great man of faith. How to make this a better place to live: To have more positive people support and take action toward initiatives to improve education, job creation, and community health. Is a Rising Star because: “Lorenzo understands fitness and how it contributes to personal and professional success. His creative initiatives for people of all ages not only make you look and feel better, but also reduce the need for costly health care.”—DeeDee Davis
ASMA ANWAR, 32
Felony Criminal Defense Attorney, Office of the Public Defender, 1st Judicial Circuit Role Model/Mentor: Judge Terry Terrell. He has defied political odds and risen through from an Assistant Public Defender to the Chief Judge of the First Judicial Circuit. How to make this a better place to live: Howard Thurman best summed it up: “Don’t ask what the world needs. Ask what makes you come alive, and go do it. Because what the world needs is people who have come alive.” Is a Rising Star because: "Asma is a bright, dedicated attorney that works hard for her clients and still finds time to give back to the community. Truly a talent."—Scott Ritchie
KASEY ARMBRUSTER, 31
Business Systems Analyst, Covenant Hospice Role Model/Mentor: The women of the Junior League of Pensacola How to make this a better place to live: Increase community leader involvement within our education system to mentor, motivate and influence our youth's future and ultimately the future of Pensacola. Is a Rising Star because: “Covenant Hospice congratulates Kasey Armbruster! Her dedication to our mission is impressive and her efforts truly make a difference in the lives of the families we serve. “—Susan Lovelady
BARRIE ARNOLD, 31
ERIN TALIAFERRO ATTAWAY, 34
AARON BALL, 30
Role Model/Mentor: John Porter taught me discipline, stewardship, servant leadership, and commitment to coworkers, organization, and community.
Role Model/Mentor: Impact 100. An awesome idea that reaches into so many different realms of the community and brings many role models together.
Role Model/Mentor: I have tremendous respect for the work ethic and philanthropy of Fred Levin.
How to make this a better place to live: We have to create an environment of ownership in our community; we can no longer sit on the fence and cast stones.
How to make this a better place to live: Deeper development of the multicultural aspects of the community and continued diversity enrichment.
Is a Rising Star because: “Despite the uncertain economic climate of recent years, Barrie has guided me with sound advice that has protected my family from losses while allowing us to save toward our retirement. A true professional.”—Mike Ellis
Is a Rising Star because: “Since coming back to Pensacola, Erin is making a difference in her field of Acupuncture. Her civic contribution to our community is greatly recognized.”—Dave Clark
Financial Advisor, North Florida Financial
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Acupuncture Physician/Owner, Coastal Acupuncture
CEO, Ballpoint Communications Group
How to make this a better place to live: Unite the next generation of top young talent with Pensacola's legacy leaders and achieve big projects together—ThrivePensacola.com. Is a Rising Star because: “Aaron encompasses commitment, innovation, energy and the ability to collaborate at a high level. He can bring together the best and brightest, distill a vision or project to its essential elements and produce a result far beyond the expected.”—Lorrie Collier Berry inweekly.net