Honorees for 2008

Mr. Thomas F. Petway, III
founder Zurich Insurance Services, Inc.
Distinguished Business Leader

Jacksonville native Tom Petway is a committed civic and business leader at the local, state and national level. He founded Zurich Insurance Services, Inc. and is a partner in the Jacksonville Jaguars LTD NFL franchise and Prudential Network Realty. Petway's key accomplishments include his service as co-chairman of the Jacksonville Super Bowl Host Committee (Super Bowl XXXIX), being named Florida Finance Co-Chairman for Bush-Cheney '04 and chairing the 30th Annual Joint Meeting of Southeast U.S./Japan & Japan/U.S. Southeast Associations in 2007. Numerous organizations enhancing community development, youth, healthcare, educational, religious and cultural causes benefit from his leadership and support.

M. C. “Ceree” Harden, III
Harden & Associates
Distinguished Business Leader

Ceree Harden, CEO of Harden & Associates, grew a small Northside insurance agency into the region's largest provider of insurance, employee benefits and financial services. A Jacksonville native and tireless community leader, Ceree is committed to shaping the future of Jacksonville. He has led local economic development organizations and sits on numerous boards, including FPIC Insurance Group and Baptist Health System.

Jeffrey W. Steagall, Ph.D.
Coggin College of Business - Professor of Economics
Distinguished Professor

Dr. Jeff Steagall arrived at UNF in 1990. He is a Professor of Economics and holds the Kip Professorship in International Business. He has won multiple awards for outstanding teaching, has published regularly in American and international journals, and was recently awarded an Outstanding Service award at UNF. He is best-known for creating and growing the international business program, which was awarded UNF flagship status in 2006 and for which he has arranged over two dozen international partnerships. He has been active in internationalizing the university and Jacksonville, having worked with the city, Chamber, Enterprise Florida and other organizations.