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2025 Dealmakers of the Year Honorees

Presented By: Hyde Park Capital

 

   

Shane Donaldson      
Founder
Mike Froning 
Former President      
Pinnacle Home Care  

Shane and Mike helped grow Pinnacle from a Tampa startup in 2003 into Florida’s largest provider of home health care services. Their vision and leadership culminated in Pinnacle’s acquisition by HCS-Girling in 2024, expanding access to skilled nursing, therapy, and home health care across the state. Their incredible journey shows how passion, care, and perseverance can create a lasting legacy in healthcare.  

                  

  

Bruce Eatroff 
Managing Director
Crandall Deery   
Managing Director    
Star Mountain Capital 

n early 2025, Bruce and Crandall led Star Mountain Capital's investment in Already Autism Health, partnering with Triton Pacific Capital Partners to create one of the leading platforms delivering in-home, center-based, and school-based ABA therapy services. As part of the transaction, three different businesses in the Southeast and Midwest were acquired with several of the key managers remaining with the business to continue its growth strategy. With over $80 million of capital funded at close, it marks the firm's largest new investment so far this year and highlights Star Mountain's strong commitment to meaningful, community-focused investments. The Company's vision is making a real difference for families and children impacted by autism.

 

Alan Harvill    
CEO    
EMI Industries           

Alan led EMI Industries, a top manufacturer of fixtures and displays, through a highly successful acquisition by LSI Industries in 2024. This $50 million all-cash deal not only delivered strong financial outcomes but created a dynamic growth platform, blending EMI’s interior fabrication expertise with LSI’s leadership in lighting and exterior solutions. Alan’s commitment to craftsmanship and innovation has positioned EMI for even greater future success.  

 

Christian Malek         
Group CEO     
Novastone Capital Advisors  

Christian is an extraordinary entrepreneur who has scaled Novastone into a global private equity leader, with a portfolio of over 23 companies and more than $400 million deployed. Through a proprietary platform that recruits top entrepreneurs to lead portfolio companies, Novastone is pioneering a bold and innovative model for growth and success. His forward-thinking approach is reshaping how the next generation of business leaders drive value and growth.

 

Susan Rawlings Molina         
Co-Founder & CEO    
GroundGame


Susan has led GroundGame Health in connecting underserved communities to critical care resources, addressing social determinants of health through innovative technology and human connection. In 2024, the company raised $17 million in a Series A led by 7wireVentures to accelerate its powerful mission. Under Susan’s leadership, GroundGame is not just scaling a business — it’s transforming lives and communities across the country.

 

Chris Sullens  
CEO     
CentralReach 

Under Chris’s leadership, CentralReach became a premier provider of practice management and clinical software for behavioral health organizations. In 2025, CentralReach reached a major milestone with its $1.85 billion acquisition agreement with Roper Technologies, marking a remarkable journey of innovation, growth, and impact. Chris’s leadership has helped CentralReach empower thousands of behavioral health providers to deliver better outcomes for patients nationwide.

 

Social Impact Investing Award Honorees

 

Christine Caven         
Director of Business Development
PS27 Ventures
Board Member
Women in Tech & Entrepreneurship    

PS27 is a venture capital firm focused on early-stage technology companies. PS27 is seeking to invest in solutions in FinTech, HealthTech, SaaS, and AI. As Director of Business Development and Communications, Christine engages with venture capital firms, incubators, entrepreneurship support organizations, and universities to create lasting partnerships. Through the PS27 Foundation, she volunteers her time supporting programs that teach entrepreneurship, like the Female Founders Forum and their newest program, the PS27 Entrepreneurship Awards. 

In addition, Caven also focuses on data-driven content marketing for PS27 Ventures and its portfolio companies. Her successes include helping them pitch on Shark Tank, present on Good Morning America, showcase products on The View, and secure features in publications like Forbes, Tech Crunch, and Entrepreneur magazine.

Giving back to the community, Christine serves on the board of directors for Women in Technology & Entrepreneurship and is passionate about women's inclusion in the startup and finance industries. Christine is a recipient of the 2024 FIERCE Award, which celebrates influencers, leaders, and game-changers. She also serves on the Impact Board for Synapse Florida, which has become synonymous with Florida's staggering growth and innovation across industries, technologies, and communities.

Previously, Christine served as vice president of the board of directors for startGNV, an organization dedicated to growing the innovation ecosystem of Greater Gainesville. Through startGNV, Caven helped champion the Tech Battle of the Bands, where tech companies raise money to end homelessness, and was awarded startGNV Board Member of the Year in 2023. 

She also served on the Jacksonville Chamber Professional Women's Council board, helping the group maintain its standing as the Chamber's Largest Council. Christine also helped raise over $100,000 for St. Vincent's Hospital as a board member of the St. Vincent's Shircliff Society. During her term, the organization was awarded the Next Generation Award by the Association for Fundraising Professionals. Christine holds a bachelor's degree in public relations with a minor in community leadership from the University of North Florida.

 

Raymont Harris         
Founder; Founder     
EMP Collective; Jean & Raymont Harris Foundation  

Raymont Harris is a powerhouse of purpose. A former NFL running back turned performance coach, Raymont founded Elite Mindset & Performance to help athletes and executives reach their highest potential. With a mindset rooted in resilience, discipline, and his “Control the Controllables” philosophy, Raymont has become a trusted coach, speaker, and consultant to high performers across the country. Through his foundation, he champions mental health, wellness, and maternal health equity — especially for former athletes and underserved families. At Ohio State, he helped raise over $100 million to support student-athletes and leadership programs. His impact spans sports, business, and community, and his passion continues to inspire the next generation.

 

Johnny Townsend     
Professional athlete, foundation leader, and founder of The Void Agency. Founder & Executive Director           
The Johnny Townsend Foundation 

Johnny’s journey spans elite athletics, philanthropy, and entrepreneurship. A two-time All-American and Florida Gators Hall of Fame captain, Johnny played five seasons in the NFL and now competes with Team USA Bobsled on the path to the 2026 Olympics. Off the field, he leads the Johnny Townsend Foundation, helping renovate pediatric oncology facilities to improve the lives of young patients and their families. He also founded The Void Agency, representing top NFL, NBA, and NIL talent. With an MBA, a master’s in management, and a heart for service, Johnny blends business savvy with a relentless drive to uplift others. His story is one of excellence, grit, and impact.

                                                           

 

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