Board of Directors & Committees

Guiding the Westshore Alliance are business leaders from a wide spectrum of Tampa's most important companies and organizations. These key players work together to determine the strategic plan the Alliance will follow to achieve its mission.

Officers

President Melanie Fowler HDR, Inc.
Vice President Ashley Watters The Bank of Tampa
Secretary Ken Lane Avison Young
Treasurer Edward Ellsasser PrimeGroup Insurance, Inc.
Immediate Past President Kenneth Tinkler* Carlton Fields
Executive Director Michael Maurino Westshore Alliance

Board Members

Advisory Board

Jay Botsch* Countryside Mall/JLL Retail
Paula Buffa*
Bob Rohrlack Tampa Bay Chamber
James Wessman*
Enrique A. Woodroffe, FAIA* Woodroffe Corporation Architects
*Past President

Ambassador Committee

Co-Chairs: Ryan Adelberg, PrideStaff; Suzanne Chambers, Roebuck Technologies LLC
This group of volunteers serves as an extension of our staff and assists at all our events by welcoming new members and guests and helping new members connect comfortably and engage through our mentor program. They focus on membership recruitment by educating nonmember companies about the Westshore Alliance. The meetings are held monthly; view the schedule here. To sign up for this committee, email Director of Membership, Jamie Farrell.

 

Ambassador Committee

Ryan Adelberg PrideStaff
Jeff Andrews Spirit Human Resources
Suzanne Chambers Roebuck Technologies LLC
Bobby Daniel SouthState Bank
Bradley Fabretti 5-Star Staffing Solutions
Doug Fishman Edward Jones - Tampa
Ben Gersten A Move to Improve Senior Placement
Oliver Gray New York Life Insurance Company
Abby Hamilton Everglades University
Steven Hernandez Suddath Workplace Solutions
Bob Hoeffner Triple Double Achievement
Laura Hollis Barrett School of Music
Deanna Kenway Colonial Life
Angelique Lenox Vistra Communications
Ward Murphy Uniti Fiber
Sheila Neisler Catalyst - A Marketing Company
Will O'Brien Atrium Staffing | Tampa
Kristen PIttman CyLutions
John Przedpelski Office Evolution Tampa
Simon Rankin Insperity
Jim Ruyle Hub International Florida
Alexis Scarfogliero Amibus, Inc.
Todd Thurm Centennial Bank
Ceci Tricoli Equity Commercial Real Estate Solutions
Ryan Watercutter Dominion Payroll
Ashley Watters The Bank of Tampa
Greg Wilson CERM
Daniel Wright Guide to Greater Tampa Bay

Master Plan Committee

Chair: Randy Coen, Coen & Company
The Master Plan Committee plays a role in advising and guiding long term development in the Westshore District. The committee is active in the evolution and implementation of the Westshore Master Plan, Westshore Overlay District Standards, and the Westshore DRI. Through these tools, the committee encourages consistent and aesthetically appealing design standards and streetscapes. Additionally, the committee works to identify sources of funding to implement recommended projects. No prior experience needed to participate, and committee membership is available to all Alliance members in good standing. The committee meets bi-monthly on the first Wednesday of the month. Do you have an interest in developing the future of the Westshore? To get involved, send an email to Director of Transportation and Planning, Kevin O’Hare.

 

Transportation Committee

Chair: Lauren Brooks, AECOM
Whether you walk, bike, drive or use public transit, Transportation policy affects your daily commute. In fact, Transportation has continued to be the number one priority of the Westshore Alliance since 1983. Members of the Transportation Committee advise multimodal transportation policy for the district. The committee is active in the development and implementation of the Westshore Transportation Action Plan. With the Action Plan, the Alliance works to identify and advocate for the funding of transportation improvements to increase mobility and ease congestion while making Westshore safe for all commuters. No prior experience needed to participate, and committee membership is available to all Alliance members in good standing. The committee meets bi-monthly on the first Wednesday of the month. To get involved, send an email to Director of Transportation and Planning,  Kevin O’Hare.

 

Public Art Committee

Chair: Paula Buffa, CCIM
Public Art is essential to the wellbeing of the Westshore District, and the Alliance plays a role in identifying, curating, and promoting Public Art for the District. The committee serves as a conduit for public art projects by collaborating with property owners, artists, and advocates to make a satisfying product for all parties. Meetings are frequently on-location at some of the most inspiring and intriguing art installations Westshore has to offer. With the committee’s work, Westshore hopes to become the best destination for aspiring artists in the Tampa Bay region. No prior experience needed to participate, and committee membership is available to all Alliance members in good standing. The committee meets bi-monthly on the third Tuesday of the month. To get involved, send an email to Director of Transportation and Planning, Kevin O’Hare.