BRENDAN COURTNEY

PRESIDENT & CEO, HEALTHTRUST WORKFORCE SOLUTIONS, SUNRISE

For the past decade, Courtney has led HealthTrust Workforce Solutions, which is one of the largest providers of clinical and non-clinical health care staffing and recruiting companies nationwide. It’s part of HCA Healthcare. As the 13th-largest healthcare staffing firm in the U.S., HWS collaborates with more than 400 entities and impacts 24 million patient experiences a year.

EDUCATION: Johns Hopkins University (BS)

INSPIRING FLORIDIAN: Wayne Huizenga, a transplant to Florida, an exemplar of entrepreneurial success, stands out prominently in my reflections. His notable achievements as the founder of Blockbuster, Waste Management and AutoNation are emblematic of his business acumen. Yet, what truly distinguishes him is his unwavering commitment to community welfare.

MOTIVATIONAL MANTRA: Following my collegiate years, I dove into the insightful writings of Zig Ziglar, renowned for his impactful aphorism: ‘You can have everything in life you want, if you will just help other people get what they want.’ This timeless mantra resonates deeply with me, and underscores the significance of altruism and collaboration, serving as a guiding principle that continues to shape my approach to professional endeavors.