Five University of Central Florida leaders have been named in Orlando Magazine’s 2013 list of the region’s 50 most powerful people.
The list compiled top leaders in Orlando, ranging from political leaders, university presidents, community activists, business owners, legal minds, philanthropists.
“They are movers and shakers, who also possess the power to move and inspire others,” the magazine stated.
President John C. Hitt landed the No. 3 ranking, just behind Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer and Orange County Mayor Teresa Jacobs. Hitt, who manages the helm at the nation’s second largest university, was noted for the school’s success in drawing tons of money for research as well as having a team around him that is able to achieve goals and visions that are set forth.
Others leaders with UCF connections who were named to the list are:
No. 12 – Dr. Deborah German, UCF vice president for medical affairs and dean of the College of Medicine.
No. 26 – Jim Atchison, CEO and president of SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment, and a member of UCF’s Board of Trustees.
No. 37 – Helen Donegan, UCF vice president for community relations.
No. 45 – Marcos Marchena, attorney, general counsel for the Greater Orlando Aviation Authority, and a member of the UCF Board of Trustees.
To view the full list, click here.
