ORLANDO, FL — January 20, 2026 — SharpShell Digital Marketing (SharpShell), a growth-focused digital marketing and automation agency today announced that Chief Executive Officer Raul Nazario has been selected for the Orlando Business Journal’s 2026 40 Under 40 Awards, recognizing Central Florida’s most accomplished young leaders for professional achievement, leadership, and community impact.
Nazario was selected for his proven ability to scale results-driven organizations while maintaining a commitment to service, mentorship, and regional economic development. In addition to expanding SharpShell into a high-performance agency serving regional and national clients, Nazario has demonstrated civic leadership through volunteerism and board-level contributions to organizations improving outcomes for youth and higher education.
Nazario currently serves on the Regional Board of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Florida – Downtown, supporting initiatives that create access to mentorship, safe learning environments, and long-term developmental programs for underserved youth. He also serves on the Advisory Board for the University of Central Florida College of Business marketing program, helping to strengthen academic alignment with real-world workforce demands and providing guidance supporting the next generation of business and marketing leaders.
“Being named to Orlando Business Journal’s 40 Under 40 is an incredible honor,” said Raul Nazario, CEO of SharpShell Digital Marketing. “While I’m proud of what we’ve built at SharpShell, this recognition is especially meaningful because service and community involvement have always been at the core of how I define leadership. I’ve been fortunate to learn from mentors and work alongside teams who believe in giving back, and I’m grateful for the opportunity to support organizations that create real impact across Central Florida.”
Under Nazario’s leadership, SharpShell has expanded its service offerings across performance marketing, digital strategy, automation, and analytics, helping clients increase efficiency, improve conversion performance, and make data-informed decisions. SharpShell’s approach prioritizes measurable outcomes through advanced reporting, operational optimization, and scalable marketing systems designed to support long-term business growth.
“Nazario’s leadership is a reflection of what SharpShell stands for, results, accountability, and purpose,” said John Cloonan, Executive Vice President of SharpShell Digital Marketing. “His commitment to both business excellence and community advancement has helped shape our culture and reinforces why he is so deserving of this recognition.”
The Orlando Business Journal’s 40 Under 40 program honors emerging leaders across industries such as technology, professional services, healthcare, and entrepreneurship. Award recipients are evaluated based on career success, leadership ability, and contributions to the Central Florida business community.
About SharpShell Digital Marketing
SharpShell Digital Marketing (SharpShell) is a digital marketing and business automation agency that helps organizations drive growth through performance marketing, advanced analytics, and operational optimization. The firm partners with clients to build and execute scalable strategies that align marketing efforts with measurable business outcomes.
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