STEVE HOGAN
CEO, FLORIDA CITRUS SPORTS, ORLANDO
Florida Citrus Sports is a not-for-profit event management organization that operates Camping World Stadium. FCS employs more than 30, and the 2021 VRBO Citrus Bowl on New Year’s Day marked the 75th edition of the football game. Additionally, Florida Citrus Sports hosts the Cheez-It Bowl, Florida Blue Florida Classic and Camping World Kickoff, with youth sports, international soccer and other entertainment events under the FCS umbrella. Hogan joined Florida Citrus Sports in 1995 and has been CEO since 2006.
| EDUCATION | University of Central Florida (BA) |
| CIVIC EFFORT | FCS, with a goal of improving the West Lakes neighborhood around Camping World Stadium, is partnering with the city of Orlando on a $9-million renovation of Lake Lorna Doone Park at the north end of the stadium. |
| SOMETHING SURPRISING | I am originally from the north side of Chicago, so naturally, I love the Cubs. I’m also a huge fan of diners, as I love breakfast, which a true diner serves all day. |
| ADMIRES | Harold Mills, CEO of VMD Ventures. A tremendous family man, Harold has a relentless entrepreneurial spirit. I’m moved by his desire to make a difference in his community. |
| READING | Elon Musk: Tesla, SpaceX, and the Quest for a Fantastic Future, by Ashlee Vance |