Gary T. Hartfield is an award-winning serial entrepreneur, leader, author, and philanthropist with a diverse impact across education, health care, real estate, and insurance. The DeFuniak Springs native had a great 2024 with winning five awards including induction into the Tampa Bay Business Hall of Fame, the “Torchbearer” Award from Live Tampa Bay, “Florida’s Most Visionary Entrepreneur” given by Mingling with Millionaires, and “The John A. Hammond Heart of Tampa” from the Tampa-Hillsborough Action Plan.
In August Gary published his second book, “The Journey to Success: A Blueprint for Winning in Business and Life” and has continued facilitating mastermind sessions with the gems discussed in the book with aspiring entrepreneurs and leaders. A social justice advocate, Gary founded the All Hart Foundation, addressing issues arising from the COVID-19 pandemic and racial tensions.
Gary shares how he works to Bend the Culture: “Faith is my foundation, and service is my mission. Through every challenge and triumph, I am reminded that our greatest legacy is not what we achieve but what we give back. Together, we can bend the culture, inspire change, and empower the next generation to lead with purpose and heart.”