Brian Rist considers it humbling anytime his achievements as a business leader or philanthropist are recognized. His latest honor as one of Gulfshore Life Magazine’s 2022 Men & Women of the Year only reinforces his belief that giving back to a community, which has...
As reported by The Lowell Sun: UMass Lowell Manning School of Business Dean Sandra Richtermeyer and philanthropist Brian Rist, a 1977 UMass Lowell graduate, at the April 14, 2022, investiture ceremony for the new endowed deanship gifted by Rist and his wife, Kim....
As reported by Gulfshore Business: Fort Myers, FL (April 19,2022) – A panel of leaders from seven successful firms in Southwest Florida shared their stories and knowledge this week with career-minded high school students during The Immokalee Foundation’s CEO...
FORT MYERS, Fla. — In 1996, Brian Rist founded a company that’s become a huge success and just about a household name here in Southwest Florida called Storm Smart. While his products sold through Storm Smart are to help protect families from natural disasters like...
There’s no talk about steroids and cutting corners with this hall of fame. For Junior Achievement of Southwest Florida, the 2022 Business Hall of Fame is about influential, visionary business leaders who have made a significant impact by creating new community...