Monthly Archives: June 2021

Episode 23 – George Gentile: Insights into Four Decades of Palm Beach County’s Development

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The career of landscape architect George Gentile tells the story of amazing development and change in Palm Beach County over four decades. George has been a central figure in the area’s governmental and commercial environmental engineering, development, and landscape architecture.

Cary Stamp speaks with George, now the senior partner at Gentile Holloway O’Mahoney & Associates, Inc (2GHO) about his landscape architectural career that contributed to Palm Beach County’s evolution. The conversation touches on mentoring, community service, business philosophy, and much more.

George discusses:

  • How Florida is highly dependant on managing stormwater and underground aquifers
  • His award-winning project that aided in resource recovery and managing landfills
  • Why punctuality is an important quality that every business person should have
  • Ways in which he contributes to the betterment of the community
  • His passion for the marine industry and other civic organizations
  • And more

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George G. Gentile has practiced as a landscape architect and planner in Palm Beach County for over 40 years. Having worked on numerous public and private projects that have contributed to the quality of life of South Florida residents, George is recognized for his professional dedication and was chosen as the Landscape Architect of the Year by the Palm Beach County, American Institute of Architects in 2007. During his extensive career, George has also been highly involved in the community through various nonprofits and charitable organizations.

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Episode 22 – Dave Markarian: an Attorney’s Path to Success in South Florida

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The legal field is a challenging yet exceptionally rewarding profession. Veteran South Florida attorney Dave Markarian, managing partner at The Markarian Group, has seen it all and has many insights about the field, the growth of Palm Beach County, and more.  

In this episode, Dave joins Cary Stamp to discuss the journey from law school graduation to managing a thriving firm of his own, as well as career stops along the way. He dives into key decisions that led to success, provides useful advice picked up from mentors, and discusses the challenges he overcame—all with the backdrop of the remarkable evolution of South Florida.

You’ll learn: 

  • The type of opportunities that Dave yearned for in his early career days
  • How to find successful people who have valuable knowledge to share
  • Why Dave believes strongly in having young talent on your team
  • The importance of active civic and community engagement outside of work
  • And much more!

Tune in now as Dave Markarian shares life-changing experiences and the principles that guided him through a successful legal career.

Resources: Cary Stamp & Co. | Cary Stamp | Dave Markarian on LinkedIn | The Markarian Group | Palm Beach North Chamber of Commerce | CareerSource Palm Beach County | Habitat for Humanity of Florida | The Millionaire Next Door: The Surprising Secrets of America’s Wealthy by Thomas J. Stanley and William D. Danko | How to Win Friends & Influence People by Dale Carnegie | Getting Things Done by David Allen | Younger Next Year: Live Strong, Fit, Sexy, and Smart–Until You’re 80 and Beyond by Chris Crowley

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