Pasco’s J.D. Porter Recognized as One of Tampa Bay’s 25 Most Influential Business Players

January 5, 2016

Pasco County, Fla. (January 5, 2016) —  Pasco’s own J.D. Porter has been recognized as one of Tampa Bay’s 25 most influential business players in Tampa Bay by Times Business Columnist Robert Trigaux and the Tampa Bay Times.  J.D. Porter manages development operations for the over 5,000 acre Wiregrass Ranch project in central Pasco County, one of the largest regional developments on Florida’s west coast and currently home to the Shops at Wiregrass (one of the region’s most popular outdoor lifestyle centers), Florida Hospital Wesley Chapel, North Tampa Behavioral Health and the new state-of-the art Pasco Hernando State College Porter Campus. 

“I am pleased that the Tampa Bay community recognizes the importance of the Wiregrass Ranch project here in Pasco, and the Porter family’s efforts, in shaping Tampa Bay’s business market,” said Barbara Wilhite, Pasco Economic Development Council Board Chair.   “The Porter family continues to move a key part of the regional economy forward in a positive manner.”

Pressing forward:  The 25 most influential business players in Tampa Bay (Published:  Tampa Bay TImes, December 31, 2015)

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