The Future 5 Awards are presented to five area young professionals that are presently growing and excelling in their respective fields and will continue to positively influence the growth, prosperity and quality of life in the Tallahassee community well into the future.
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2026 Future 5 Honorees
Trystan Bulmer
Trystan Bulmer is a District Sales Manager at Synchros HR, specializing in payroll solutions and client-focused growth strategies. Since entering the industry in 2023, he has built a reputation for a relationship-driven approach, partnering closely with clients to deliver tailored, effective workforce solutions.
A graduate with a degree in Finance from Florida State, Trystan combines strong business acumen with a personable, consultative style. He is passionate about helping organizations streamline operations while fostering long-term partnerships that drive mutual success.
Leo Forero
Leo Forero is the Director of Deployment at Aegis Biz Tech, where he leads device configuration, customer onboarding, and deployment operations to ensure new and existing clients are set up with best business practices from day one. Over nearly four years with the company, Leo’s career progression—from intern to Director of Deployment—reflects both his technical expertise and leadership impact across multiple roles, including Help Desk Coordinator and Technical Consultant.
In his current role, Leo built and streamlined Aegis Biz Tech’s bench process, creating standardized, efficient workflows for configuring and deploying devices at scale. He also serves as the onboarding project manager, overseeing the successful transition of new customers and ensuring technology deployments align with security, efficiency, and long-term business goals.
Leo is the proud son of immigrant parents, an upbringing that shaped his strong work ethic, gratitude for opportunity, and deep appreciation for this country and the community he calls home. These values influence how he leads, serves others, and approaches both his professional and personal responsibilities.
Beyond his professional work, Leo is a board member of Big Brothers Big Sisters, where he is deeply committed to supporting youth and strengthening the community. Looking ahead, Leo aims to continue growing alongside Aegis Biz Tech, support the company’s regional and statewide expansion, and inspire others to invest in their communities and build a better future.
Lindsay Lovins
Lindsay Lovins is the Co-Founder and Director of Operations at NewBridge Living, a Tallahassee-based company that operates Maple House, a structured recovery residence supporting individuals navigating substance use, mental health challenges, and housing instability. Through her work, Lindsay helps residents build stable, independent lives with accountability, guidance, and connection as they transition back into the community. Her journey began in hospital case management, where she witnessed firsthand the gaps in housing and continuity of care for individuals being discharged without stable support. That experience shaped her belief that recovery housing can and should offer more than just a place to stay. It should serve as a stepping stone for people to rebuild their lives.
A Florida State University graduate, Lindsay earned her Master of Social Work from Barry University. She has played a key role in launching and growing NewBridge Living, where her work extends beyond housing. She actively builds relationships with local healthcare providers, nonprofits, and community organizations, serving as a bridge between residents and the resources they need. She works closely with residents to connect them to services, employment opportunities, and ongoing support. In doing so, she creates a warm, family-like environment where residents feel accountable, supported, and genuinely cared for.
Lindsay is committed to expanding access to supportive housing and strengthening the continuum of care in the Big Bend region. As the need continues to grow, she is focused on creating additional homes like Maple House. Her work is rooted in the belief that recovery housing can be both supportive and deeply human, meeting people where they are while helping them move forward.
Brianna Rogers
Brianna Rogers is a champion for any and everything that involves assisting businesses in scaling beyond their projected goals. Brianna’s nuanced approach to distinguishing each client’s goals for communication, public relations and mass media makes Brianna the ideal individual to help our clients grow on a national level.
Once an entrepreneur of a brand that produced products that were shipped WORLDWIDE, Brianna was able to identify her real spark and passion. Brianna fell in love with everything “behind the scenes” that helped grow her very own business. After she discovered her spark, Brianna made the leap of faith by closing her business to pursue a career in Communications. Brianna is a proud student at Tallahassee State College where she is studying Business Administration.
Brianna is currently the Marketing Coordinator at Trydent Consulting. If you have never heard of Trydent Consulting, they are a prestigious business consulting firm that originated in Tallahassee. Trydent now is a proud member of the BOW Collective, which is a collective of the top 1% of Black owned female businesses in the nation, as well as being ranked as the #21 fast growing business in revenue according to the Florida State University’s Seminole 100 for 2026.
In Brianna’s personal time, she enjoys being heavily involved in her community. Brianna is a proud member of Sleep in Heavenly Peace, a national organization that builds and provides beds for children. Brianna is also a proud member of the prestigious and nationally recognized Association of Junior Leagues International, where she is the Committee Chair for the Junior League of Tallahassee’s Big Bend Bites. Brianna takes pride in her various ways of helping bridge the gap of food insecurity everywhere she goes.
Kaylee Smith
Kaylee Smith is originally from Rockledge, Florida, where she grew up playing softball and golf and developed a lifelong passion for athletics, competition, and teamwork. As the daughter of a veteran, she was raised with a deep appreciation for discipline, resilience, and service.
She began her college career at Tallahassee State College before transferring to Florida State University to pursue a degree in Sport Management. While at FSU, Kaylee helped co-found the Women in Sports Association and earned recognition as a Top 25 finisher in the National Collegiate Sport Sales Competition.
Following graduation, Kaylee accepted a position with the Philadelphia Flyers and moved across the country on her own the very next day. The experience helped shape her professionally and personally while providing valuable experience in the professional sports industry.
In January 2023, Kaylee returned to Tallahassee to join Seminole Boosters. She played a key role in helping supporters navigate the transformational renovation and seat transition process for Doak Campbell Stadium during one of the most significant projects in Florida State Athletics history. She now serves as Associate Director of Development for the Tallahassee market, where she works closely with donors and community members to strengthen support for FSU student-athletes and athletic programs.
Kaylee has found immense joy in becoming deeply involved in the Tallahassee community and values the relationships she has built along the way. Outside of work, she is a proud cat mom to two crazy orange kitties, Cleo and Theo, who keep life entertaining.
