SCOTT MOSS

CEO, MOSS CONSTRUCTION, FORT LAUDERDALE

Moss is a national, privately held construction firm focused on construction management, solar installation and design-build. It has nearly 6,000 employees across the country, with many first-time workers and second-chance hires. Moss, who grew up around job sites, has been the company's founding leader and CEO for the past 22 years. He also is an advisory board member of the Urban Land Institute's Southeast Florida/Caribbean Chapter and is a member of the Florida Council of 100.

EDUCATION: University of Florida (BS)

GIVING BACK: I'm proud of the work we do through the Moss Foundation, supporting veterans, first responders and education. It's a big part of how we give back as a company and as a family. Place of Hope also has a special place in my heart because of my wife's long-term involvement and the incredible work they do to support children and families in need.

NEXT BIG FOCUS: Setting Moss up for perpetuity and making sure this is a great place to work for generations to come.

NEXT GEN ADVICE: Four words: determination, insight, curiosity and engagement. Display all four and you will do great.

PERSONAL RESET: There is no tiger that is going to come out and eat you. There will be another day, and you can make a difference on that day. Keep hustling.

NOTABLE TRENDS: AI, from an information standpoint, will make construction more efficient and effective. This will increase the quality of decisions in the field because one will be able to draw on an experience beyond their years of experience, something that the industry has been trying to figure out for decades.