GENE SCHAEFER

GLOBAL COMMERCIAL BANKING EXECUTIVE, BANK OF AMERICA MIAMI MARKET PRESIDENT, MIAMI

Schaefer, who was born in New York, has made his career with Bank of America. He joined the bank’s management training program 31 years ago after graduating from the University of Miami Business School. He leads the bank’s philanthropic efforts and has served as chair of the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce and chair of the United Way of Miami board. “In Miami, we have a team of over 1,500 associates who deliver our purpose every day — that is to make financial lives better,” he says. “We also engage in our community to help individuals and families succeed.”