IRWIN NOVACK

CEO, KANE’S FURNITURE, PINELLAS PARK

Kane’s Furniture first opened its doors in 1948 in downtown St. Petersburg. The company has since grown to 17 stores, spanning from Orlando to Tampa to Naples. After being recruited by company founder Maurice Rothman, Novack joined Kane’s Furniture in 1980, eventually making his way up to CEO. He was honored last year by the Anti-Defamation League’s Furniture Division for his contributions to his community and fight against antisemitism. Among the company’s community stewardship, Kane’s Furniture annually raises money for the American Heart Association and Ronald McDonald House and has contributed more than 600 hours of volunteer time to Habitat for Humanity.