2026 Hall of Fame Inductees
Scott Fink
CEO
Giant Auto Group-Fink Auto Group
Scott Fink, CEO of Giant Auto Group–Fink Auto Group, is being inducted into the 2026 Central Florida Smart Business Dealmakers Hall of Fame in recognition of his decades of leadership, growth and influence in the automotive industry. Beginning his career at Ford Motor Company, Fink quickly established himself as a high-performing operator, building Clearwater Mitsubishi into one of the top-volume dealerships in the nation.
He went on to acquire and successfully scale multiple dealerships, including Clearwater Toyota, before selling to Sonic Automotive and later launching multiple new ventures, including Hyundai of New Port Richey which was the largest volume Hyundai dealership in the United States for 15 consecutive years. Throughout his career, Fink has demonstrated a consistent ability to grow, optimize and successfully transition businesses.
Beyond his professional achievements, he has been an active leader in industry organizations and community initiatives, supporting healthcare and many other charitable efforts across the region.
Curtis G. Marks
Founder & CEO
Click Boarding
Curtis Marks, Founder and CEO of Click Boarding, is being inducted into the 2026 Central Florida Smart Business Dealmakers Hall of Fame in recognition of a career defined by entrepreneurial vision, innovation, and lasting impact across the human capital and technology sectors. A serial entrepreneur, Marks has spent more than 30 years building and scaling companies that transform how organizations hire, screen, onboard and engage talent.
As the founder of Verifications, Inc., he grew the business into a global leader in employment screening, serving nearly half of the Fortune 100. As the owner of InformData, LLC (formerly SJV Data Solutions, LLC) he further expanded his industry influence by building the company into the largest wholesaler in employment screening. He has continued that legacy with Click Boarding, leveraging technology to streamline and modernize the new employee onboarding/offboarding experience.
Marks’ career reflects a deep commitment to innovation, customer focus and strategic growth, consistently creating value across multiple ventures. His leadership has helped shape the evolution of human capital solutions while leaving a lasting mark on the industries he serves.
In addition to his operating companies, Curt is an active private investor through his companies HR Global Investments LLC and Parwins Capital LLC. He also sits on the Board of World Youth Clubs and he and his wife Christine presides over a family philanthropic foundation.