Leonard Abess

摘要

As governor for eight years, I had the privilege of working with many extraordinary Florldians. But few are as impressive and compassionate as Leonard Abess.rnAs CEO of City National Bank of Florida, he heads one of the oldest and most profitable banks in the state. Nearly 25 years ago, Leonard, 60, took charge of the bank founded by his father and turned it into a multibillion-dollar franchise with 18 offices. His conservative approach to banking has proved a welcome respite in an era that has seen insolvency and troubled balance sheets topple many of City National's counterparts.rnMore notable than Leonard's business prowess is his strong commitment to serving his community. One of the state's most active philanthropists, he and his wife Jayne are extremely involved in many organizations, including the Mount Sinai Medical Center, the University of Miami and the World Wildlife Fund.