Florida Council on Economic Education Announces the First Coast Business Hall of Fame Class of 2026
28th Annual Induction Ceremony to Celebrate "Among the Stars: Individual Excellence. Collective Impact."
Jacksonville, Fla., September 1, 2026. The Florida Council on Economic Education (FCEE) is proud to announce the Class of 2026 inductees for the First Coast Business Hall of Fame, one of Northeast Florida's most prestigious honors recognizing business and civic leadership. The induction ceremony will be held on Tuesday, December 1, 2026, at the Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront.
This year's event, themed "Among the Stars: Individual Excellence. Collective Impact." honors leaders whose personal achievements have risen to the highest levels of their fields while making a lasting impact far beyond their own organizations and across the First Coast community.
The Class of 2026 inductees are:
Stephanie Ferris, FIS
Chris Kalin, The PNC Financial Services Group
Scott Keith, Pinnacle Financial Partners
Misty Skipper, Gate Petroleum
Nicole Thomas, Baptist Health
This year's Event & Selection Committee Chair is Ari Jolly of Florida Blue, a member of the Hall of Fame's Class of 2024.
"Each of this year's inductees embodies what it means to lead with excellence while lighting up others along the way," said Jolly. "Their own accomplishments have helped shape the industries they serve, but it's the collective impact of their leadership, on our workforce, our nonprofits, and our next generation that truly sets them apart. It is an honor to celebrate them among the stars of our region's business community."
For nearly three decades, the First Coast Business Hall of Fame has recognized business and civic leaders from Duval, St. Johns, Nassau, Clay, and Baker counties whose professional achievements and civic contributions have left a lasting mark on the region. Inductees are selected for their commitment to free enterprise, business excellence, inspiring leadership, and social responsibility, and they join a distinguished roster of past honorees who continue to serve as role models for the next generation of First Coast leaders.
Proceeds from the event directly support the FCEE's mission to provide free K–12 economic and financial education programs throughout the First Coast and across Florida. Through teacher training, curricula, and student competitions, the FCEE equips hundreds of thousands of students each year with the knowledge and skills to make informed financial decisions and become the region's future leaders.
Sponsorship and seating opportunities are now available for the December 1 ceremony. Raymond James and the Daily Record are among the sponsors supporting this year’s event and the celebration of the First Coast Business Hall of Fame Class of 2026.
Event details, sponsorship opportunities and registration information are available at www.fcee.org/fchof. For sponsorship inquiries, please contact Suzanne Costanza at scostanza@fcee.org or 813-289-8489.
About the Florida Council on Economic Education Established in 1975 by statewide business leaders, the Florida Council on Economic Education provides free teacher training, curricula, student competitions, and other educational resources to thousands of K–12 educators throughout Florida each year. By investing in the economic and financial literacy of Florida's students, the FCEE helps build a pipeline of informed, responsible leaders for the state's future.