Leadership Tampa Bay News                                                       Winter Edition
From the Desk of the President
 
A very Happy New Year to the LTB family! I hope that all had a beautiful holiday season and are gearing up for an extremely successful 2016. 2015 was a record year for LTB on a number of fronts, and I have full confidence that 2016 will be even better.

We are off to a roaring start with the first program day of the New Year under our belt and Tallahassee very close on the horizon. The number of times we have been hearing, "I had no idea," from the current class gives us a great feeling we are doing something right! Thank you to the phenomenal Board of Directors, committee chairs and committee members who make this so.

The Alumni Committee has also hit the ground running. Upcoming events include a collaborative gathering of all of our region's leadership groups, LTB will have a team in the 2016 Corporate Sports Fest, and we will have our annual Night out at the Rays. There are lots of opportunities to stay/get involved. Stay tuned for details on these activities and others in store! 

Until next time,
Sarah Lindemuth, HCP Associates
In This Issue
2015 Holiday Party

We closed the 2015 year in style, thanks to Batson Cook, who kindly sponsored LTB's holiday party. From the rooftop of SkyHouse in Channelside, the current class mingled with 140 alumni, friends and family. We could not have asked for a better turnout.  
Alumni Events
 
Some important dates are coming up. Keep an eye out for more details.
  • Save the date! On March 17th, join LTB and our fellow leadership programs at Tropicana Field. The Rays are hosting a meet and greet with Team President Brian Auld, President of Baseball Operations Matt Silverman and others. Come on out and celebrate St. Patty's Day with local leaders and the Rays. A portion of ticket sales that night will come right back to LTB!
  • LTB is participating in the 2016 Corporate SportsFest Saturday, April 23rd. The event is held annually at the Sirata Resort on St. Pete Beach. Competitions include Beach Volleyball, Tug-of-war, Beach Dodgeball & Surf & Turf Relay. We are seeking team members as well as "cheerleaders." No athletic skill required for either. Register now, as spots are very limited! https://ltbsportsfest.eventbrite.com
Best in the Biz

Leadership Tampa Bay again received the honor of being the top ranked leadership group in Tampa Bay Business Journal's Best in the Biz Favorite Business Leads Group category. LTB was thrilled to see so many current class members and alumni also receive accolades. Congratulations to all!
Alumni News
 
Taryn Bruck (LTB'16) is now Director of Events for Armature Works.
 
Stefanie Flohr (LTB'16) has joined Achieva Wealth Advisors.
 
Mark Marriage  (LTB'16) was promoted to Vice President of Finance at Laser Spine Institute.
 
Kyle Mixon (LTB'16) and his wife Laura welcomed little Tanner Austin Mixon into the world on December 21st. 

Nikki Nate (LTB'15), Bryant Miller Olive, has been named as the recipient of the  prestigious ARCS Light Award from the ARCS Foundation - Tampa Bay, in recognition for her work in serving as the organization's General Counsel since 2010.
 
Jennifer Noel (LTB'14), has accepted a new job as Vice President, Private Relationship Manager at the Bank of Tampa.
 
Congratulations to Tim Jarrett (LTB'13), General Manager, The Centre Club and Loran Tripp Jarrett (LTB'16), Vice President Business Strategy, United Landmark Associates on their recent marriage.
 
Nancy Newkirk (LTB'13), Humana, has received her Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
 
Mark Coffie (LTB'13) has joined HomeBank, N.A. as Senior Vice President, Commercial Loan Officer.
 
Eric Weisberg (LTB'12), Director of Customer Services and Stadium Experience, Tampa Bay Rays was named a Tampa Bay Rays Employee of the Year!
 
Zach Davidson (LTB'12), Chief of Wing Safety at 927 Air Refueling Wing, has accepted 
an offer at American Airlines.
 
Drazen Ahmedic (LTB'12) has been promoted to Principal at Harvard Jolly Architecture.
 
Stuart Williams (LTB'10), left OnQFinancial and is now the Vice President Regional Sales Manager, Atlantic Coast Bank. His new email is williamsSt@atlanticcoastbank.net .
 
Joanne Sullivan (LTB '10) was recently named the J. Lloyd Horton Lifetime Achievement Award winner at the annual National Philanthropy Day luncheon . Sullivan received the award and delivered the keynote address at the December meeting of the Suncoast Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals at the Centre Club.
 
Kevin Baker (LTB'09), President of Florida Business Interiors, has been named Secretary of the Ybor City Chamber of Commerce.

Brian Richeson (LTB'08), is now, Vice President Sales and Marketing, Tampa Bay Rays. 

Nancy Gordon
(LTB'07) has joined First Citrus Bank as Senior Vice President Business Banking.
 
Kristi Cheatham Petit (LTB'07), Gas Sales Manager, Clearwater Gas was named City of Clearwater Employee of the Month.
 
Amy Drushal (LTB'06), Trenam, was recognized in Florida Trend's "up and coming" list. 
 
Larry Wilder (LTB'94) President of Wilder Architecture, Inc. and Past LTB Chairman is Chairman of the Board for the Ybor City Chamber of Commerce.
 
Jim Dickson (LTB'90), Partner at Adams & Reese, has been elected President of the Community Law Program for 2015-2016.
 
William "Bill" Kalish (LTB'89), Partner at Akerman LLP, received the Cardozo Society of Tampa Bay Leadership Award for his contributions to the Legal and Jewish Community over the course of his career.

Congratulations to the following LTB Members for being recognized by the Tampa Bay Business Journal's Power 100 Group:

Rick Baker
(LTB'90), President, The Edwards Group
Bill Carlson (LTB'95), President, Tucker/Hall
Lorraine Lutton (LTB'03), President, St. Joseph's Hospital and Market Leader, BayCare Health System
Chris Steinocher (LTB'02), President/CEO, St. Petersburg Area Chamber of Commerce
Renee Vaughn (LTB'94), President, Williams Consulting Group
Ron Vaughn (LTB'88), President, University of Tampa
Bonnie Wise (LTB'99), Chief Financial Administrator, Hillsborough County  
 
Great things happen each month within the Leadership Tampa Bay family! Send your career, personal or community news to news@leadershiptampabay.com.
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Save the Date

March 17 - Tampa Bay Rays Community Leadership Event at the Trop
April 23 - Sports Fest on St. Pete Beach
April 27 - Alumni Game at the Trop
June 16 - LTB Class Graduation and Annual Meeting at Centre Club