FROM THE PUBLISHERS

We are so excited to publish this Diamond Anniversary Edition of EVOLVE. Reaching this milestone reflects years of growth, learning and a shared commitment to moving forward. This journey has been just as rewarding as it has been meaningful. Every step has shaped who we are today, and the lessons we’ ve embraced along the way continue to guide us. In many ways, our experiences reflect what so many businesses encounter, finding opportunities in every stage of growth.

Our journey would not have been possible without the people who played a role as members of the EVOLVE team over the years. Throughout these pages, we‘ shine a light’ on our launch partners, advertisers, editorial boards and many others who have contributed to our story. But it is on this page that we say THANK YOU to our Team Members, past and present – whose talent, dedication and passion helped shape EVOLVE over the last decade. To the right, is a list of most of our Team Members over the last 10 years.

Finally, a heartfelt THANK YOU to our readers and subscribers. We are truly honored that so many have followed and supported us over these years. Across Volusia, Flagler and St Johns counties, readers of our digital and print publications have gone out of their way to express their encouragement and appreciation for what we do. Your support continues to inspire us every day and helps us EVOLVE for the future.

Here are comments from a survey we conducted in 2025:

• " EVOLVE print and digital magazines do an excellent job of keeping readers updated on a wide variety of business issues, as well as topics impacting the community, environment and overall quality of life. Great publication! Thank you very much."

• " Evolve is informative and has very low bias. It’ s an excellent publication."

• " Great articles, keeps me informed of what ' s happening in my community "

When we launched in 2016, our stated goals were to publish a magazine that was relevant, compelling and informational. When we conducted our first survey in 2020, our readers said they were“ inspired” by EVOLVE. We made a commitment at that time to incorporate“ inspirational” as a goal. It’ s clear that as long as we stay focused on“ Shining A Light on Success” we may make another 10 years.

PUBLISHERS AND FOUNDERS Howard M. Holley and Dr. Barbara C. Holley

CO-PUBLISHERS Christie Kimbell and Jeanne Coates

CHIEF CONTENT OFFICER Elesha Mavrommatis

ART DIRECTOR Leslie Proctor

DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT Yvette Alleman

TEAM MEMBERS- PAST & PRESENT

Amy Angelilli Ximena Alfaro June Barnes Carrie Chambers Jayme L Cimini Melanie DiMartino Alejandra Galan Gabrielle M Gonzalez Jennifer R Gravel Ashlee L Harrell Tessa Holley Marcellus Holley Brei Larmoyeux Aaron London Stephanie Matthews Patton McGinley Marina Pierre Erika Redding Franca Scopelliti Debbie Trask

INTERESTED IN ADVERTISING? If you would like to advertise in EVOLVE, please call 386.449.8353 or email us at info @ TouchPointIS. com

HOWARD M. HOLLEY Co-Publisher

DR. BARBARA C. HOLLEY Co-Publisher

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