Zachary Zinn, corporate executive vice president of Craig Zinn Automotive Group (CZAG), has been named to Automotive News’ 2025 40 Under 40 list. This annual national program honors 40 high achievers under 40 years old who are making an impact at franchise new-car dealerships across the country.

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Automotive News received nominations from across the U.S. and identified outstanding performers in a large field of high-quality talent at dealerships. This year’s honorees are a diverse group with a broad range of titles and backgrounds. These bright stars were profiled in the July 14, 2025 issue of Automotive News, the leading news source for the global automotive industry. 

Zinn began his career in automotive retail in 2011. Since that time, he has successfully led the development and expansion of the Toyota of Hollywood Used Car Supercenter. At Subaru of Pembroke Pines, he played a key role in increasing new car sales, establishing the dealership as a top-performing location. This success led to the expansion of the brand in South Florida with a new dealership location, which is soon to be announced. 

Since then, he has successfully led the development and expansion of the Toyota of Hollywood Used Car Supercenter. After relocating the center to a larger facility in 2023, he helped grow used-car sales by approximately 10 percent and added a body shop and used commercial vehicle line. At Subaru of Pembroke Pines, he played a key role in increasing new car sales, establishing the dealership as a top-performing location. This success led to the expansion of the brand in South Florida with a new dealership location in West Kendall, which is expected to open in 2026.

Zinn has overseen multi-million-dollar renovation and expansion projects, including Subaru and Toyota locations, ensuring modernized facilities and enhanced customer experience. His leadership in corporate financial oversight has improved operational efficiencies, reduced overhead costs, and streamlined dealership profitability.

Zinn is actively involved in industry associations, including The Florida Auto Dealers Association, where he serves as a board member; and The Acura NCM 20 Group. 

He has been a strong advocate for philanthropic efforts within the automotive industry, spearheading multiple community initiatives and dealership partnerships that have significantly impacted local organizations. 

“Zachary is extremely well-deserving of this recognition,” said Craig Zinn, president and CEO of CZAG. “Since he began his career in the automotive industry at a very young age, he has gained hands-on experience in various departments, eventually moving into service, finance, and sales roles that built his foundation for dealership operations and leadership.”

“This is such an honor and a meaningful opportunity to continue the legacy my grandfather and father built,” said Zachary Zinn. “The family business has shaped who I am, and I’m proud to carry it forward with purpose.”

For complete information about Automotive News’ 40 Under 40, visit www.autonews.com/40under40. Ally, a leading digital financial services company, is the exclusive sponsor of this recognition program.

About Craig Zinn Automotive Group

As president and CEO of Craig Zinn Automotive Group, Craig Zinn owns and operates Lexus of Pembroke Pines, Toyota of Hollywood, Subaru of Pembroke Pines, Lexus of North Miami, Acura of Pembroke Pines, and the recently expanded and upgraded Toyota of Hollywood’s Pre-Owned supercenter, Amazinn Used Cars, offering new and used makes and models. Additionally, a new dealership in Kendall is on the way, further expanding the group’s presence in South Florida. The company’s mission is to be South Florida’s finest automobile dealership group, known for superior products, community involvement, and for helpful, courteous, and caring associates dedicated to delivering the ultimate client service experience. It is also passionate about community service as evident by its philanthropic endeavors. Over the course of 40+ years, it has made charitable contributions to the Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital Foundation, the Humane Society of Broward County, Nicklaus Children’s Hospital Spread Joy Toy Drive, CBS’ Neighbors 4 Neighbors Adopt A Family 4 the Holidays Operation Elf Program, Subaru’s annual Share the Love event, and Light-Up the Harbor for Children’s Harbor, to name a few. Headquartered out of Hollywood, Florida, the corporate team can be found at Toyota of Hollywood located at 1841 North State Road 7, Hollywood, FL 33021 or https://www.czgroup.com/. It can also be found on Facebook at @zinnautogroup.

Marketing professionals Angela D. Amos, Samuel K. Doss and Gregg M. Goldstein, attorney Meisha K. Coulter and mortgage broker Scott Brian Roberts have joined Big Brothers Big Sisters of Broward County’s Board of Directors.

Parkland resident Angela D. Amos serves as the Regional Market Sales Manager for ChenMed in Broward County. In this role, she mentors sales professionals, crafts and executes strategic initiatives to attract new patients, collaborates closely with leaders in the health insurance industry, manages team performance, engages with the local community, and oversees event and marketing budgets. Amos brings a rich and diverse professional background, including experience as a Technical Designer for Chico’s in Fort Myers, a Product Manager for Urban Outfitters in Philadelphia and a Design Product Manager for Ralph Lauren in New York City. She has also worked in event planning for the Harry Chapin Food Bank in Fort Myers and MediMedia Educational Group in Chatham, New Jersey. Amos holds a Bachelor of Arts in Communication and Economics from Rutgers University and studied fashion design at the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York City. Amos is also a graduate of Leadership Broward class of 2025 and sits on the committee for the Miss Arc Broward Pageant.

Meisha K. Coulter, a long-time Miramar resident, is a highly trusted and experienced lawyer who currently serves as Senior Director, Legal Counsel & Assistant Secretary at Spirit Airlines. She also serves on the Board of Directors of the Spirit Charitable Foundation, Co-Chair of Spirit’s Veterans Resource Group, and she is a member of the Florida Bar’s Corporate Counsel Committee, the Florida Bar’s Grievance Committee Section 17E and Co-Chair of the Broward County Bar Association’s Corporate Counsel Section. She is a veteran of the United States Army having served as a Captain and First Lieutenant in the United States Army’s Judge Advocate General’s Corps providing legal services to soldiers and civilians with the First Infantry Division in Schweinfurt, Germany. While there, she earned the Army Commendation Medal, Certificate of Achievement, and Army Achievement Medal. Ms. Coulter graduated Cum Laude from Barry University with a Bachelor of Science in International Business and earned her Juris Doctorate Cum Laude from Nova Southeastern University Shepard Broad College of Law. She also received military legal education at The Judge Advocate General’s School in Charlottesville, VA.

Samuel K. Doss has a background as a marketing professor for Semester at Sea through Colorado State University; Barry University in Miami Shores; Florida Institute of Technology in Melbourne, Florida; and University of Indianapolis and Oakland City University, both in Indianapolis. He taught business courses in entrepreneurship, strategic management and finance at Kansai Gaidai University in Hirakata City, Japan. Doss has written and co-authored articles on topics including social media impact, brand evangelism, commercialization of themed holidays and the effect of celebrity endorsements that have been published in various industry journals. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Finance from Butler University, an MBA in Marketing & Entrepreneurship from the University of Notre Dame and Doctor of Philosophy in Business Administration from University of Texas-Pan American in Edinburg, Texas, where he majored in marketing with an international business emphasis.

Gregg M. Goldstein is owner and chief strategy officer of EM Consulting Group in Plantation, Florida, where he leads marketing and social media strategies for medium-sized businesses and non-profits. He previously worked for several marketing and advertising agencies in Broward County including AdServices Inc., Windmill Advertising Group and Zimmerman Advertising. Goldstein is an active member of the community, working with the Exceptional Theatre Company, Florida Children’s Theatre, Junior Achievement of South Florida, Children’s Harbor and Leadership Broward. He was recognized as a Leadership Broward Fun Lunch Honoree this year and South Florida Business and Wealth Man of Influence last year. In 2023, he was named Soref JCC Community Leader of the Year, South Florida Business & Wealth Magazine Apogee Award Winner and Greater Fort Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce Thought Leader of the Year. He earned his Bachelor of Arts with a major in speech communications and minors in advertising, public relations and corporate communications from Ithaca College in New York and his Master of Science in Management and Leadership from Nova Southeastern University.

Scott Brian Roberts is president, principal mortgage broker and loan originator for First Southeast Mortgage Corporation in Hollywood, Florida. He’s a longtime member of the Florida Association of Mortgage Professionals, Broward Resource League, Greater Hollywood Chamber of Commerce, Leadership Hollywood and Leadership Broward. Roberts previously served on the boards of Florida Children’s Theatre, Nova Southeastern University’s Real Estate Master’s Curriculum Committee, City of Hollywood Planning and Zoning Advisory Committee, YMCA of South Florida, Broward Outreach Center, Broward Alliance, Hollywood Business Council, Fiesta Tropicale Mardi Gras Festival, American Heart Association, South Florida Business Association and more. A well-respected and accomplished community leader, Roberts has won many awards over the years including South Florida Theatre League’s Remy Award, Nova Southeastern University’s Student Life Achievement Awards Alumni of the Year, Leadership Hollywood Leadership Award, Broward Council of Chambers’ Small Business Person of the Year, Broward Outreach Homeless Center’s Community Partner and Community Covenant Awards, Liberia Economic and Social Development, Inc.’s Community Service Award and South Florida Business Journal’s Up and Comer Award. Roberts graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from University of Florida and earned his MBA from Nova Southeastern University’s real estate and finance program.

“We are thrilled to have these accomplished leaders join our already amazing, dedicated board of directors,” said Malena Mendez, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Broward County president and CEO. “They are all deeply rooted in our community, passionate about improving the lives of youth and are committed to our mission. I look forward to working closely with each of them.”

About Big Brothers Big Sisters of Broward County

For more than 50 years, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Broward County has offered unprecedented access to resources to empower youth to reach their full potential through meaningful mentoring relationships. These mentoring relationships build self-confidence and emotional well-being, encourage young people to stay on a path to graduation and higher education, and help them establish a plan for a successful future. The mission of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Broward County is to ignite the power and promise of youth. For more information, visit bbbsbroward.org.

Lawrence Esteban, 99, was allegedly involved in a serious train crash on Monday around 7:00 p.m. He was driving along West Atlantic Boulevard near Andrews Avenue in Pompano Beach when the crash occurred.

The Boca Raton resident remained inside his car after the crash, as he was injured and bleeding from both arms.

Shawn Williams, a physical therapist assistant at Broward Health North, had just finished work when he noticed a silver Nissan in bad shape, with cars swerving around it. The vehicle was positioned parallel to the railroad tracks, its front end badly damaged.

Shawn saw that someone was still inside and immediately sprang into action. He pulled Lawrence out of the passenger side as a bystander called 911. The Good Samaritan reassured Lawrence, telling him not to worry about the car; his health was the priority.

“He was talking to me, saying, ‘Don’t worry about the car, don’t worry about that. He said, ‘You first,’” Lawrence recalled.

Using his training, Williams pushed the driver’s seat back to give himself more room, then carefully helped move Lawrence’s legs out of the car.

“Finally, we got his legs out, moved him to the passenger side, got him to stand up, and the physical therapist in me just kicked in. I asked, ‘Could you stand?’ and he said, ‘Of course I can stand.’”

As they worked together, Shawn overheard paramedics from Pompano Beach Fire Rescue #103 mentioning they were transferring Lawrence as a level 1 trauma patient to Broward Health North.

“I overheard one of the paramedics say, ‘He’s going to North Broward,’ and I thought that was the right place for him to be.”

At the hospital, the trauma team noticed that Lawrence had a broken bone in his upper body. Given his age and heart condition, they decided it was best to let the bone heal on its own.

Lawrence was discharged on Wednesday, July 23. Before leaving, he and his daughter, Angel Larrinaga, took a moment to thank Shawn for his quick thinking and heroic actions, as well as the trauma team that cared for him.

Now, Lawrence looks forward to the next chapter of his life—he’s planning a trip to Spain.

Broward County Public Schools becomes the first district nationwide to implement innovative platform that connects schools directly with local businesses

Broward Education Foundation, the only 501(c)(3) charitable organization dedicated solely to supporting Broward County Public Schools (BCPS), announced a groundbreaking partnership with SponsorPlace, a turnkey platform that simplifies sponsorship management and unlocks new revenue streams for K–12 schools. The initiative positions BCPS as the first school district in the nation to adopt this all-in-one system that connects every school with community businesses elevating support for athletics, performing arts, PTAs, and special events.

Click here to visit Broward Education Foundation’s dedicated landing page, featuring a variety of sponsorship opportunities supporting individual schools across the district.

“The SponsorPlace initiative represents a vital opportunity to foster greater engagement between local businesses, the educational community, and the students of Broward County,” said Dr. Howard Hepburn, Superintendent of Broward County Public Schools. “We believe in the power of community collaboration to improve educational outcomes and are excited to play a role in ensuring every student in Broward County can reach their full potential.”

Developed by Campus Multimedia, the nation’s leader in K–12 brand activation, SponsorPlace offers a transparent, scalable, and easy-to-use solution that streamlines how schools engage with sponsors. The platform enables all schools within BCPS to attract and manage local business partnerships with unprecedented ease and oversight.

“SponsorPlace has elevated the way we approach strategic partnerships and resource development across Broward County,” said James A. Knapp, President & CEO of Broward Education Foundation. “This new platform empowers schools with the autonomy they need, while giving district leaders structure and transparency to build trust and deliver an impact.”

Empowering Education Through Strategic Partnerships

As a bridge connecting the business community with the classroom, Broward Education Foundation seeks to maximize its impact and elevate education through strategic partnerships, such as with SponsorPlace which offers a centralized marketplace with key benefits:

• Access to Sponsorships: All schools—regardless of size or location—have equal access to sponsorship opportunities.
• Streamlined Operations: Less administrative burden on staff, enabling more time for students and programs.
• District Oversight and School-Level Control: While administrators monitor activity and ensure compliance, individual schools retain full control over their sponsor relationships.

“Schools need funding to run strong programs, but finding support takes time and resources many districts just don’t have,” said Karl Mawhinney, CEO of Campus Multimedia. “Meanwhile, local businesses want to support schools and be seen in their communities. SponsorPlace bridges that gap—making it easy to create measurable, meaningful sponsorships that benefit everyone.”

Real Results: South Plantation High School’s Success Story

South Plantation High School (SPHS) used SponsorPlace to generate revenue quickly—without traditional cold calls or time-consuming outreach.

The school:

• Created a digital “storefront” where local businesses could browse and purchase sponsorship opportunities.
• Leveraged a QR code printed on school maps at Parent Night, allowing families and businesses to access their SponsorPlace page instantly.
• Sold three carline banner ads with zero outreach, transforming everyday moments into revenue.

“We love our SponsorPlace page. It’s easy to track money coming in, and it’s exciting every time we see another sale,” said Ricardo Marino, Assistant Principal of Western High School, formerly South Plantation High School.

About Broward Education Foundation   

The nonprofit Broward Education Foundation aligns with Broward County Public Schools by providing grants for teachers who develop innovative curriculum that increases student outcomes; vitally needed school supplies for students and teachers in Title I schools; scholarships for qualified high school seniors; and support for programs and initiatives like Debate, TurnAround Arts, STEM and more.  Each year, Broward Education Foundation contributes more than $4 million to Broward County schools, serving as the catalyst for educational excellence. For information visit Broward Education Foundation, email BEFInfo@browardschools.com, like or follow us on Facebook, X,Instagram and LinkedIn.

About SponsorPlace

SponsorPlace is a modern sponsorship marketplace that empowers K-12 school administrators to tackle funding challenges and grow thriving programs for students. By connecting schools with local businesses, SponsorPlace unlocks sustainable, community-driven sponsorships, eliminating hurdles to finding sponsors, aligning with school values, and administrative tasks. Developed by experts in K-12 marketing and sponsorship innovation, SponsorPlace is a free-to-use, secure, scalable solution that drives immediate impact for both schools and brands.

About Campus Multimedia

Campus Multimedia is the nation’s leader in brand activation for K-12 schools. By connecting a network of over 84,000 schools with aligned brands, CM provides recognition, resources, and revenue to strengthen school communities. Campus Multimedia’s turnkey programs empower schools while helping brands create authentic local connections that drive engagement and lifelong loyalty.