leadership
Meet our inspiring leadership team
A competitive partnership in which each must “leave their ego and their logo at the door.”
Recognized by numerous scientific and economic development organizations for its achievements, The Corridor exists to help partners realize their role in the broader scope of regional economic development, foster mutually beneficial relationships to solve problems and address community needs, and celebrate success when these partnerships prove fruitful.
The Corridor also includes representatives from the region’s 14 state and community colleges and nearly two dozen representatives of high-tech industry.
ceo + council co-chairs

Paul Sohl
Chief Executive Officer
Rear Admiral (U.S. Navy, Retired)

Dr. Alexander N. Cartwright
Council Co-Chair
President, University of Central Florida

Rhea Law
Council Co-Chair
President, University of South Florida

Dr. Ben Sasse
Council Co-Chair
President, University of Florida
directors

Dr. Amy Beaird
Chief Strategy Officer

Elizabeth Nelson
Program Director
MGRP at USF

Jennifer McKinley
Program Director
MGRP at UCF

Steve “Snak” Nakagawa
Program Director
Cenfluence

Amanda Allen
Program Manager
stemCONNECT