BRENDAN COURTNEY

PRESIDENT & CEO, HEALTHTRUST WORKFORCE SOLUTIONS, SUNRISE

Courtney has led HealthTrust Workforce Solutions since 2013. As the ninth-largest health care staffing firm in the U.S., it partners with more than 400 health care organizations and impacts 24 million patient experiences a year.

EDUCATION: Johns Hopkins University (BS)

DREAM ALTERNATE CAREER: Charter captain of a fishing boat. It takes focus, resilience and the ability to guide a crew toward a shared goal. These are qualities that define effective leadership.

SOMETHING SURPRISING: I am one of 10 children, eight sisters and one brother.

HOBBY: I enjoy golf and fishing as ways to relax and recharge outside of work. Both activities strike a perfect balance between friendly competition and relaxation. They also offer meaningful opportunities to connect with friends and family.

NONPROFIT PASSION: We’ve been proud to support United Way of Broward for their extensive impact in the community. ... Our company has also partnered with local chapters of Relay for Life and the American Cancer Society to help drive meaningful change right here in our community.