Florida's Shumaker Advisors President and CEO, Ronald A. Christaldi, Recognized as One of Tampa Bay's Most Respected Executive Leaders
Ronald A. Christaldi Named One of Tampa Bay's Most Admired CEOs
Ronald A. Christaldi, the President and CEO of Shumaker Advisors Florida and a Partner at Shumaker, has been recognised as one of Tampa Bay's Most Admired CEOs by the Tampa Bay Business Journal. This prestigious accolade reflects Christaldi's professional excellence and unwavering dedication to building a stronger, more vibrant future for the region.
Christaldi is known for his unique blend of legal insight, business strategy, and steady leadership. His extensive service includes leadership roles with The Spring of Tampa Bay, AMI Kids, the Business Committee for the Arts, and the City of Tampa's Cultural Assets Commission. He is also a founding board member of the African American Arts and Cultural Center.
In addition to his role at Shumaker, Christaldi serves as Chair of the Tampa Bay Economic Development Council, Chair of the Tampa Museum of Art, Vice Chair of New College of Florida, and Chair of Moffitt Cancer Center's Hope Innovation District. He is also a five-time member of the Tampa Bay Power 100 and a past Chair of Leadership Florida and the Tampa Bay Chamber of Commerce.
Christaldi's impressive career has earned him numerous accolades. He is a repeat honoree in Best Lawyers in America, a five-time member of the Tampa Bay Power 100, and one of Florida Trend's Top 100 Lawyers. He has also been named one of the Nation's 100 Most Influential Attorneys by The Business Journals.
Shumaker, where Christaldi serves as President and CEO, is a firm with a team of over 300 attorneys and advisors. The firm is also a partner for Christaldi.
Joining Christaldi as one of Tampa Bay's Most Admired CEOs in 2025 is Greg Celestan, CEO of Celestar Corp. Unfortunately, the full list of all 10 CEOs named alongside Christaldi is not available in the search results. The source announcing the award states that the list is presented alphabetically, but only Greg Celestan and Ron Christaldi are named directly in the excerpt.
Christaldi's selection as one of Tampa Bay's Most Admired CEOs is a testament to his leadership and commitment to the Tampa Bay community. His work leading clients across the legal and governmental affairs landscapes continues to make a significant impact in the region.
With his blend of legal insight, business strategy, and leadership, Ronald A. Christaldi, the President and CEO of Shumaker Advisors Florida, has been recognized for his significant contributions to the Tampa Bay business community, being named one of Tampa Bay's Most Admired CEOs. Furthermore, his active involvement in various organizations such as the Tampa Bay Economic Development Council, Tampa Museum of Art, and Moffitt Cancer Center's Hope Innovation District, highlights his dedication to shaping the region's future financially and culturally.
