Leadership Tampa Bay announced its new board officers at the graduation ceremony for the 2023-2024 class, at the Tampa Theatre, in Tampa.
Frank Rygiel, executive vice president of Construction Services Inc., was named the 2024 notable alumni.
Executive Committee/Board of Directors
Executive Committee
Chair: Eric Dailey, Halifax Solutions – 2017
Vice Chair: Joe Chiellini, ASI Landscape Management – 2020
Immediate Past: Nancy Newkirk, Humana – 2013
Treasurer: Julie Davis, Rivero, Gordimer& Co. PA – 2022
Secretary: Gilbert Broco, CI Group – 2015
LTB Foundation Chair: Ed Ellsasser, Prime Group Insurance – 2015
Executive Director: Alice Bessette, Leadership Tampa Bay
Committee Chairs:
Alumni Chair: Kristin Johnson, Source 1 Solutions – 2022
Community Relations Chair: Marcia Alvarado, WGI – 2017
Marketing Co-Chair: Kerra Kuzmick, Baker Barrios – 2022
Marketing Co-Chair: Joanne LeBlanc, Colliers International – 2016
Membership Chair: Emily Lekahal, Tampa Bay Buccaneers – 2021
Programs Co-Chair: Mike McCollum, United Way Suncoast – 2020
Programs Co-Chair: Bill Merchant, Quest Inc. – 2017
Recruitment Chair: Chris Nardi, Truist Wealth – 2019
Sponsorship Chair: Amanda Derby, Florida Avenue Brewing Co. – 2023
Board of Directors
Dr. Alicia Conrad, Tampa General Hospital – 2019
Blake Guthrie, ReliaQuest Bowl – 2023
Lex Long, Long & Associates – 2018
Katie Mahoney, Port Tampa Bay – 2020
Skip Miller, Truist – 2014
Todd Osgood, Osgood & Associates – 2021
Ann Pereira, Shades Creek Wealth Advisors – 2020
Dan Pfeffer, MIDFLORIDA Credit Union – 2022
Dr. Noella West, Tampa General Hospital – 2023
