BLAIN HECKAMAN
CEO, KAUFMAN ROSSIN, MIAMI
Founded 60 years ago, Kaufman Rossin has nearly 600 employees. It provides professional services to businesses through a suite of companies including Kaufman Rossin CPA + Advisors, Kaufman Rossin Wealth, Kaufman Rossin Insurance Services and Kaufman Rossin Alternative Investment Services. Heckaman joined the firm in 1984 and became CEO in 2012. He’s been involved with the nonprofit Voices For Children for more than 20 years.
EDUCATION: Ball State University (BS)
MENTOR: Jim Kaufman, co-founder of Kaufman Rossin, has been an invaluable mentor to me. I’ll forever be grateful that he recognized my leadership potential, believed in me, and guided me along my journey.
INSPIRING FLORIDIAN: Marjory Stoneman Douglas, who was a staunch advocate for environmental protection in Florida. Her tireless work toward Everglades conservation helped to earn more than 1 million acres of land the highest level of protection offered by the federal government.
READING: Give and Take by Adam Grant — it explores the power of helping others and how that can drive success in personal and professional relationships.
