JOE YORK

PRESIDENT, AT&T FLORIDA AND SOUTHEASTERN STATES, JACKSONVILLE

AT&T serves more than 100 million Americans with its high-speed fiber and 5G networks. It employs tens of thousands across the Southeast and actively supports disaster response, education and economic development initiatives in Florida. York has led those regional efforts for nearly a quarter-century. He also played a key leadership role in restructuring the regulatory environment for communications services and cable/video services in Florida, which have rapidly spread throughout the country, resulting in faster broadband services, significant competition in the video services market and cheaper prices.

EDUCATION:Auburn University (BS)

DAILY RITUAL: Exercise. I try to lift weights two to three times a week, and I ruck (weighted backpack hike) two to three times a week.

SOMETHING SURPRISING: I love sports, one of the true meritocracies of humankind. The surprise might be that I love the Tour de France bicycle race. In my opinion, it is the most grueling endurance race in the world. I became a fan of “The Tour” living in Germany in the mountains of Bavaria as a teenager. I would watch some of the professionals train in the mountains around me.

PERSONAL RESET: During setbacks or bad days, I tend to focus on what I can control, and I find myself returning to self-improvement. I also lean on my faith in Christ and pray every day, and that helps me sustain suffering.

FOOD FIX: I love a good ribeye steak.