Jesse Biter

CEO, Biter Enterprises, Sarasota

Biter Enterprises is a holding company for various companies Biter has built. The largest holdings include PropLogix, with 220 employees, and Dealers United with 50 employees.

EDUCATION: Two years at Shippensburg University in Pennsylvania. School wasn’t for me.

IF I WERE GOVERNOR: The number one concern I have as a business owner is the cost of property insurance.

READING: I am currently reading Sam Walton’s book, Made in America.

INSPIRING FLORIDIAN: I’ve been supporting NFL Hall of Famer Derrick Brooks Charities and have gotten to see first-hand how he has used his fame to make a significant impact on the lives of children in the Tampa area. That type of giving back truly inspires me.

MOTIVATIONAL MANTRA: Make decisions fast and start acting right away. Give your business everything you’ve got, all day and every day.

WHAT I’VE LEARNED: I’ve learned that everyone has a story, everyone has something to contribute, and the best organizations are run by giving everyone a voice.