The Tommy Bohanon Foundation recently recognized two outstanding contributors to its organization during the annual Playmakers Tailgate Party at The Ranch in Fort Myers.
James Markovits and Extreme Companies of Florida were honored at the April 11 event for their commitment, support and advocacy of the foundation. Markovits was awarded the 2025 Player of the Year award while Extreme Companies of Florida received the 2025 Most Valuable Player Award.
Markovits has been an advocate for each event hosted by the eight-year-old foundation, never missing an opportunity to volunteer. From coaching at the summer football camp to serving as a mentor for the Man Up seminar, he’s Tommy’s right-hand man. Additionally, Markovits utilizes his network of business associates to promote broader support of the foundation.
Extreme Companies of Florida has supported many Southwest Florida nonprofits over the years, but none more so than the Tommy Bohanon Foundation. The company has not only supported the organization financially, as Presenting Sponsor of the Playmakers Tailgate Party for several years but has also funded other programs organized by the foundation. Further, Jami Hagy, a founding partner of the company, encourages her girls’ soccer team to volunteer at foundation events.
“The support we have received from James and Extreme Companies of Florida has been amazing,” said foundation President Tommy Bohanon. “Their commitment and dedication have allowed us to help so many student-athletes across Southwest Florida and continue our mission to making sure they reach their highest potential both on and off the playing field.”
Sponsors for the event were:
- Presenting Sponsor – Extreme Companies of Florida
- All Pro Sponsors – Lee Drywall, Custom Pools by Design, Bright Ideas Trophies & Awards, LCEC, Big Events Florida, Big Mama Radio, Millennial Brewing Company, The Mackey Team, Unique Exteriors, SWFL Health & Hydration, Wilbur Smith Law and Rocky’s Exterior Wash
- Player of the Year Sponsors – Barry Goettemoeller ReMax; Taylor Carpet One; Garramone Plastic Surgery; Personal Touch Catering; Johnny Prevatt & Sons Paving; Advanced Seamless Gutters; Specific Care Chiropractic; Goliath Fishing; Jaimes Towing & Recovery and United Digestive Health
- Hall of Fame Sponsors – Lee County Sheriff’s Office, ABC Septic, Nor-Tech Hi-Performance Boats, Priority Marketing, Arthur Printing and Thomas Family Charitable Trust
- Bar Sponsor – Baystate Financial
- VIP Cocktail Sponsor – Off Duty Fishing Series
The Tommy Bohanon Foundation serves children and adolescents ranging from ages five to 18 and develops high school athletes into future leaders in our community through volunteer and scholarship opportunities.
For more information about the Tommy Bohanon Foundation, visit TommyBohanonFoundation.org or call 239-671-0441.
About the Tommy Bohanon Foundation
The Tommy Bohanon Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting young athletes reach their highest potential on and off the playing field. Former NFL fullback Tommy Bohanon returned to his hometown in Southwest Florida to pursue his vision of ending generational poverty for at-risk youth. The foundation funds annual scholarships, sports equipment grants to local high schools, youth football camps, seminars and programs, as well as funding for other local nonprofits. For more information about the Tommy Bohanon Foundation, visit TommyBohanonFoundation.org or call 239-671-0441.
