There’s a difference between success and significance. Success fades when the spotlight moves on. Significance sticks because it’s built on people, values, and the kind of leadership that lasts.
This month, Florida Trend once again named Philip (P.J.) Anson Jr., CEO of STS Aviation Group, to its Florida 500 list of the state’s most influential business leaders. It’s the seventh year in a row he’s earned that recognition, and while the headline might be about him, the story runs much deeper.
P.J. has never been the kind of leader who chases awards. He chases outcomes. He believes in doing things the right way, surrounding himself with people who care as much as he does, and never asking someone to do a job he wouldn’t do himself. That mindset has shaped the culture of STS Aviation Group since the beginning.
From its roots in Florida to operations that now span the globe, STS has grown because of that steady hand and shared belief in something simple… take care of your people, and they’ll take care of everything else.
So yes, this recognition is for P.J., but it’s also for every technician, engineer, recruiter, and team member who shows up each day determined to move aviation forward. Because what P.J. built isn’t just a company. It’s a community built on trust, resilience, and heart.
Seven years on a list is impressive. But building something that lasts? That’s legacy.
Read more about P.J.’s recognition in Florida Trend: https://floridatrend500.com/professional-services/philip-anson/