ONE NSU MAGAZINE IMPASSIONED PHILANTHROPISTS H. Wayne Huizenga A proud resident of Fort Lauderdale, H. Wayne Huizenga loved NSU and his community. During his incredibly successful career, he created three Fortune 500 companies, owned three South Florida sports teams (Marlins, Panthers, and Dolphins), and was a five-time recipient of Financial World magazine’s CEO of the Year honor. He was also involved with many civic organizations, including the Florida Council of 100, the Florida Council on Economic Education, the Salvation Army of Broward County, and the Boys & Girls Clubs of Broward County. • NSU Board of Trustee member (2001–2012); trustee emeritus (2013–2025) • Diamond Shark Circle member (along with wife Marti) • Entrepreneur and Business Hall of Fame member • NSU President’s Award for Excellence in Community Service recipient (along with wife Marti) Steven J. Halmos At the age of 21, with no experience in the field and only $52 in their pockets, Steven Halmos, M.B.A., and his brother established SafeCard—a convenient hub where consumers could register all their credit cards and contact one toll-free number if issues arose with any of their accounts. During a span of 23 years, SafeCard grew from a start-up into the largest credit card protection service of its time. After retiring at the age of 44, he developed an interest in real estate and quickly became one of the largest owners of commercial real estate in downtown Fort Lauderdale. • NSU Board of Trustee member (2013–present) • NSU Entrepreneur and Business Hall of Fame member • Ruby Shark Circle member 16
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