Cotanchobee Fall - Tampa Bay History Center

In is Issue
Coffee: The World in Your Cup.............2
President’s Letter...............................3
Parking Update..................................3
RNC at TBHC...................................4
Spain Trip............................................5
Adult Programs...........................6 & 7
Children’s Programs..........................8
Artifact Spotlight...............................9
New Gifts..........................................10
Staff....................................................11
TBHC Foundation...........................11
Board of Trustees............................11
History Center Serves up Coffee Exhibit
Did you know that coffee was first brewed in Ethiopia at least 1,000 years ago? Or that the word “coffee”
comes from the Turkish word qahwa, for a wine-like drink? From the bodegas of West Tampa to hipster hangouts in downtown St. Pete, every cup of coffee we buy and drink in Tampa Bay connects us with a web of
hidden stories around the world.
A new exhibit opening Oct. 6 at the History Center uncovers the true story behind one of the world’s most
widely-traded commodities.
Coffee: The World in Your Cup offers an overview of the powerful influence of coffee on environments, human
cultures, and economies worldwide. Learn about coffee’s early controversial reputation as a “revolutionary
drink” and consider the culture that surrounds coffee in the 21st century.
“Coffee culture is big in Tampa, thanks in large part to the influence of Cuban, Spanish and Italian cigar workers
in the early 20th century,” said Rodney Kite-Powell, Saunders Foundation Curator of History at the Tampa
Bay History Center, “It’s a legacy that continues today in coffee shops around the city.”
Highlights of Coffee: The World in Your Cup include:
• Interpretive displays of traditional Turkish and Ethiopian coffee sets, picking baskets, and
more than 40 coffee sacks from around the world
• Color photographs of farms from South America to Africa to the Pacific Islands that tell
the global story of coffee cultivation and trade
• Videos featuring different aspects of the coffee industry
Coffee: The World in Your Cup is on exhibit in the History Center’s Wayne Thomas Gallery Oct. 6, 2012 through
Jan. 6, 2013. The exhibit was organized by the Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture in Seattle and
is sponsored locally by Melitta Coffee.
Cof fee: The World in Your Cup Program and Event Schedule
Oct. 6, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Oct. 11, 6 p.m.-8 p.m.
Oct. 13, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Oct. 17–31, 1p.m.-3 p.m.
Nov. 3, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Dec. 27 & 28
www.tampabayhistorycenter.org
Coffee: The World in Your Cup opening day
Premium Blend Tour & Tasting
Family Fun Day at Veg Fest
Café con Comida: Food and Coffee in Tampa Bay and Beyond
Ybor City Coffee Experience
Kids, Cocoa, and Coffee
Photos courtesy of the Tampa Bay History Center unless otherwise noted.
A Special Moment During the Republican National Convention
The eyes of the world were on the
Tampa Bay area as our community
hosted the 2012 Republican National
Convention last month. Millions tuned in
as an array of national media outlets
broadcast from various locations around
the city. During this time, approximately
7.5 million people were introduced to the
Tampa Bay History Center, which served
as broadcast headquarters for Fox News.
The Republican National Convention was a wonderful opportunity
to showcase Tampa Bay and its history. For me, however, the highlight of the Convention was a special visit from a distinguished
group of visitors from South Korea. This group, comprising the
Republic of Korea’s ambassador to the United Nations,
Choi Young-jin, and three members of the National Assembly–the
Honorables KIM Se Yeon, Jaeyoung Lee and Jong-Hoon
KIM–were here to pay a special tribute to a Tampa hero.
him.” It was a very touching moment indeed. For those of you who
are not familiar with Lopez’s actions on Sept. 15, 1950, I encourage
you to read the article on page 10, which details the heroism and
the sacrifice he made 62 years ago.
The story of Baldomero Lopez is one of many powerful stories
found within the Tampa Bay History Center. These stories are
shared each and every day with both local and out-of-town guests.
They help provide a sense of place and give us insight into those
individuals who have helped shape this great community. I hope
that on your next visit to the History Center, you will take pause at
the case in which Lopez’s items are exhibited and reflect upon the
sacrifices this young man made in the defense of freedom.
C. J. Roberts
Frank E. Duckwall President and CEO
1st Lt. Baldomero Lopez, a Tampa native and United States Marine
Corps officer, was killed in action during the Inchon Landing in
1950, during the Korean War. For his heroic actions, Lopez
received the Medal of Honor. While Lopez’s deeds are known in
Tampa, I was pleased to learn that he is also a hero in South Korea.
While in town to attend the convention, these officials wanted to
pay their respects to Lopez, present a medal to the TBHC in his
memory and learn more about the area from which he came.
Following a tour of the galleries, the Korean delegation shared their
gratitude and deep appreciation for Lopez in a small ceremony held
in the Center’s War Stories gallery, in front of a portrait of Lopez
and one of his Marine Corps dress uniforms. When I thanked the
group for remembering his sacrifice and for taking time out to pay
tribute to him, the ambassador said, “It is our duty to remember
C.J. Roberts, the Frank E. Duckwall President and CEO of the Tampa Bay History
Center, with Choi Young-Jin, the Korean Ambassador to the United Nations and
members of the South Korean delegation.
Members Park Free!
Thanks to a new partnership with the Tampa Bay Lightning, the History Center is now
able to offer limited parking validation for our members in the Tampa Bay Times Forum
East Lot, right next door to the History Center.*
Members will be credited with a quantity of parking validations based upon their
membership level. For more information, contact Visitor Services at (813) 228-0097 ext. 0.
*Must present membership card and ID. Parking is available at the Tampa Bay Times Forum East
Lot, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. only. Other restrictions and black-out days may apply. Member parking
benefit is non-transferable and does not accrue beyond membership period. One per visit only. No
cash value.
Courtesy of the Tampa Bay History Center.
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RNC Places History Center in National Spotlight
As delegates, reporters and a few protesters descended on
Tampa for the Republican National Convention in August, the
History Center found itself sharing in the national spotlight
as Fox News broadcast live from the Lykes Atrium during the
four-day convention.
A news desk was set up in the Lykes Atrium where Fox News
anchors welcomed a variety of high profile figures such as Mike
Huckabee, Karl Rove and John McCain. Even 1980s-era country
music superstars The Oak Ridge Boys performed the national anthem live from the History Center.
The History Center was one of several local facilities that agreed
to work with the RNC Host Committee to rent space to media
outlets, corporate party planners and others during the convention.
C.J. Roberts, the History Center’s President and CEO, appeared
as a guest on “Fox and Friends,” talking with Fox News personality
Steve Doocy about Tampa’s cigar industry history from inside the
Cigar City gallery on the first floor.
Fox News took advantage of the History Center’s prime location
across the street from the Tampa Bay Times Forum, renting much
of the 60,000-square-foot facility and using it as their broadcast
headquarters while in Tampa. Some 300 workers–stage hands,
reporters, camera operators–transformed the History Center into
a working television studio complete with dressing and make-up
rooms, editing suites, and sound stages.
“It was a very rare opportunity to place the Tampa Bay History
Center on a truly national stage,” said Roberts of the arrangement
with Fox News. “With millions of daily viewers, the History
Center achieved significant national awareness and attention.”
Fox News anchor Martha MacCallum at the news desk, located in the History Center’s
Lykes Atrium during the Republican National Convention.
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History Center Members Trace Tampa’s
Heritage in Northern Spain
Santiago de Compostela. A Coruña. Cudillero. Oviedo. Santander.
The names of these Spanish towns and cities are familiar to many
in the Tampa Bay area. It is from these places and many other
locations throughout Spain that numerous Tampa Bay area
residents trace their lineage. In May, distinguished local historian
and former History Center trustee E.J. Salcines led 29 TBHC
members on a fabulous 11-day journey across Northern Spain,
exploring Tampa’s Spanish roots. Thanks to E.J.’s thorough knowledge
and noteworthy connections, the group experienced the very best
the region has to offer.
In addition to enjoying a wide variety of authentic regional cuisine,
guests stayed in beautiful historic hotels, or “paradores,” viewed
Rupestrian art in the Tito Bustillo caves, explored a Celtic village
site, or “castro,” admired architecture from Roman times to the
works of Gaudi and Gehry, roamed through a medieval city, toured
museums and libraries and enjoyed presentations from local guides,
who shared Northern Spain’s fascinating history.
Throughout the journey, the group learned about Tampa’s connections
to Spain. Members visited the ancestral homes of some of Tampa’s
leading citizens–including pioneers of industry, a Medal of Honor
winner and several baseball legends. At each destination, Salcines
shared their importance to our community’s history.
The History Center wishes to thank E.J. Salcines and all of the
other guests who made the Center’s first member trip a huge
success. Plans are currently under way for the next TBHC trip, so
watch for your opportunity to join fellow members as we continue
to explore Tampa’s heritage in the Old World.
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Adult Programs | Fall
OCTOBER
“SURVIVAL” SPANISH
¿No hablas español? Learn conversational Spanish and a little bit of Latin American culture and history during
this practical, 16-hour course. Whether you would like to travel to a Spanish-speaking country, are looking for
employment opportunities or just would like better understanding of the language, you will come away with
the basics needed to express yourself in everyday situations.
When:
Where:
Fee:
Register:
Fridays, Oct. 5, Nov. 16 & Nov. 30, 2-4 p.m.
TBHC Classroom
$320 TBHC members; $350 non-members (fee can be paid in two installments)
813-675-8960 or [email protected]
CAFÉ CON COMIDA: FOOD AND COFFEE IN TAMPA AND BEYOND
Tampa’s cigar factories are now mostly silent, but the aroma of Tampa’s Latin influence lingers in Cuban
coffee shops and Spanish restaurants from West Tampa to Carrollwood. Join Andrew Huse, local food historian
and Assistant Librarian at USF’s Florida Studies Center, for this tasty tour of Tampa’s and Florida’s culinary
history. Co-sponsored by TBHC and USF’s Osher Lifelong Learning Institute.
When:
Where:
Fee:
Register:
Oct. 17, 24 & 31, 1-3 p.m.
TBHC Classroom
$30 (3 sessions)
Contact USF/OLLI at 813-974-2403 or www.usfseniors.edu
HISTORY BOOK GROUP
Review and discussion of Key West on the Edge, presented by Dr. Robert Kerstein, University of Tampa
When: Oct. 18, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Where: TBHC Classroom. Free and open to the public.
FLORIDA CONVERSATIONS
Key West on the Edge, presented by author Dr. Robert Kerstein, University of Tampa.
When: Oct. 18, 6:30 p.m.
Where: TECO Hall. Free and open to the public.
LOBBYING: PUBLIC POLICIES JUST DON’T HAPPEN
How is public policy made? How does legislation move through our democracy? Are the wheels of government
turning or are they stuck in neutral? Former USF lobbyist Kathy Betancourt will help you understand the
inner-workings of American government and politics. Co-sponsored by TBHC and USF’s Osher Lifelong
Learning Institute.
When:
Where:
Fee:
Register:
Oct. 24, 31 & Nov. 7, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
TECO Hall
$30 (3 sessions)
Contact USF/OLLI at 813-974-2403 or www.usfseniors.edu
Adult Programs | Fall
NOVEMBER
YBOR CITY COFFEE EXPIRENCE
Take a sip of Tampa’s Latin roots with historian Gary Mormino as he leads a walking tour of Ybor City,
highlighting its coffee and café culture. We’ll start at the History Center with a tour of Coffee: The World in
Your Cup before boarding the streetcar to take in the sights and smells of the Historic District. Engage all of
your senses during this tasty tour of Old Ybor. Space is limited; pre-registration is required.
When:
Where:
Fee:
Register:
Nov. 3, 12-5 p.m.
Starting at TBHC
$40
Call TBHC at 813-228-0097
HISTORY BOOK GROUP
Review and discussion of Silver’s Odyssey presented by author Henry C. Duggan III. Coffee and pastries courtesy of
the Columbia Cafe.
When: Nov. 15, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Where: TBHC Classroom. Free and open to the public.
FLORIDA CONVERSATIONS
Old Hyde Park, presented by author Del Acosta
When: Nov. 15, 6:30 p.m.
Where: TECO Hall. Free and open to the public.
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Children’s Programs | Fall & Winter
OCTOBER
MY DOLL AND ME
Drawing from the popular American Girl© book series, the Tampa Bay History Center invites girls ages 7-12
to travel through time with their favorite dolls. Peek into the past with crafts, games and snacks, as well as
hands-on gallery experiences. All activities reflect the time period or theme presented. American Girl© dolls
are not required for participation; pre-registration required.
WHEN: Oct. 6, 10-11:30 a.m. (Rebecca)
WHO:
Ages 7-12
COST: $13 for TBHC members; $15 non-members
Fee includes child's admission to galleries. Parents are not required to attend.
FAMILY FUN DAY AND VEG FEST
Little sprouts and their families can soak up the fun as we celebrate our newest exhibit, Coffee: The World in
Your Cup and Tampa Bay Veg Fest in the park. Paint with coffee, plant seeds in your own unique recycled pot,
and enjoy tasty organic coffee samples. Enjoy guided tours throughout the day, a scavenger hunt for prizes,
and giveaways courtesy of Twigs & Leaves, Whole Foods, Chipotle, Java Planet and more!
WHEN: Oct. 13, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
WHO: All ages (children must be accompanied by an adult)
COST: Free with gallery admission
A NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM
As the museum winds down, our exhibits come alive! Catch pirates, explorers, pioneer women, and even the
Ghostbusters sneaking around the galleries as you trick or treat through the galleries. Families can also board
the TECO Streetcar for a ride filled with spooky stories and more characters from Tampa’s past. Ghoulish
games, creepy crafts, and a costume contest for fantastic prizes await you. Don’t forget your candy bags!
Appropriate for all ages.
WHEN: Oct. 21, 4-7 p.m (Tickets on sale until 5 p.m.)
WHO: All ages
COST: $6/child + $8/adult (TBHC members) $9/child + $14/adult (Non-members)
*Streetcar tickets additional: adults-$5; seniors 65+/youth 5 to 17-$2.50; 4 & under-FREE. Spooky Story Rides
depart promptly just a few steps from the museum at 4:31, 4:51, and 5:11. Space is limited; arrive early to secure a seat.
DECEMBER
HOLIDAY TEA PARTY – MY DOLL AND ME
Enjoy a holiday tea party with your favorite dolls! American Girl© doll, Kirsten, will inspire some pioneer fun
as we enjoy sweets, pink lemonade, and coffee for adults. Make holiday decorations and help us deck the halls
of our pioneer cabin, and then explore our galleries with a special scavenger hunt. Top off the morning with
a stop in our museum store for American Girl© merchandise and one of a kind, Tampa themed gifts. American
Girl© dolls are not required for participation.
When: Dec. 1, 10 a.m.-noon
Who: Ages 6-12
Cost: $20/child + $16/adult (TBHC members) $22/child + $18/adult (Non-members)
Fee includes child and adult gallery admission
KIDS, COFFEE, AND COCOA
Join us as we celebrate the season with a nip of delicious coffee or hot cocoa. Try your hand at making whipped
cream art designs, and spend the day exploring our family friendly hands-on galleries and our latest exhibit,
Coffee: The World in Your Cup.
When: Dec. 27 & 28, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Who: All ages (children must be accompanied by an adult)
Cost: Free with gallery admission
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For more information or to register, contact Jennifer Tyson at 813.675.8960 or [email protected]
Artifact Spotlight
Hutchinson House Dollhouse, c. 1977
2012.031.001
Courtesy of Matthew D. Powell
by Jessica Follman, Collections Department Volunteer
If this dollhouse looks familiar, it’s because you’ve passed by the striking
Hutchinson House at the corner of Platt Street and Plant Avenue in Hyde
Park. The Hutchinson House was added to the National Register of
Historic Places in 1977 and is part of the local and national Hyde Park
historic districts.
The Hutchinson House was built for $9,000 in 1908 by Currie J.
Hutchinson of Zanesville, Ohio, a druggist and jeweler. According to
family history, Hutchinson wanted to show Tampa what real architecture
looked like; now the city has one of the few Second Empire buildings in
the state. The brick mansion’s most prominent features are its mansard
roof, scrolling brackets, Corinthian columns, and stately chimneys.
Hutchinson and his wife Hattie lived in the house until approximately
1921. Since then, it has been used as a boarding house (The Alvarina, for
one), the Hyde Park Hospital, and the Pi Kappa Phi fraternity house at
the University of Tampa.
In 1976, Tampa Preservation Inc. (TPI) purchased the Hutchinson
House for $25,500–a price substantially discounted by the
University. Pi Kappa Phi had occupied the building for 15 years, and
according to TPI, “the once-proud old house was in extreme disrepair,
although it was structurally sound. Its beautiful stained-glass windows
were gone, as were the beveled glass windows by the front door. Its
imposing front porch was rotting away. The house was clearly
endangered, sadly abused and helplessly vulnerable to vandalism and fire.”
TPI mounted a campaign to restore the house and make it suitable
for office space. The dollhouse itself was an ingenious fund-raising
idea. It was built by cabinet-and-dollhouse maker Rocky Romeo. The
large replica of the Hutchinson House (40” x 27.5” x 32”) was made
with tiny, individual 1/8” gum plywood bricks, wallpaper and
interiors by a local firm, and extensive wiring paid for by Tampa
Electric Co. Freedom Federal Bank underwrote the costs. TPI sold
$1 “dollhouse club” memberships, for a chance to win the dollhouse
in a raffle.
The lucky winner kept the dollhouse for decades, and its present
condition speaks to years of loving use by his children. Just recently
he contacted Matt Powell, the current owner and custodian of the
Hutchinson House (which serves today as the law offices of Powell
& Espat). Powell purchased the dollhouse and generously donated
it to TBHC.
Sources: Tampa Tribune; Tampa Preservation, Inc.; Tampa City Directories,
1903-1945; City of Tampa; Matt Powell
The dollhouse is a wonderful addition to TBHC’s collection, as well as a
fun one-of-a-kind representation of Tampa history and architecture.
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Gifts Mark Tampa’s Civil and Korean War History
Two new additions to the History Center’s collection highlight Tampa Bay’s war-time legacies.
The South Korean Ambassador to the United States, Choi Youngjin, and his staff and members of the South Korean media paid a
visit to the History Center during the Republican National
Convention. While interested in the history of the Tampa Bay area,
the ambassador did not come here as a tourist. He wanted to pay
his respects to 1st Lt. Baldomero Lopez, the Tampa native who
was posthumously awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor
during the Korean War. The ambassador also presented the
History Center with a medal in honor of Lopez for his service
during the conflict.
Lopez served as the Platoon Commander of Company A, 1st
Battalion, 5th Marines, 1st Marine Division during the decisive
battle at Inchon, and it was during this battle that he was killed.
On Sept. 15, 1950, moments after a photographer snapped his
picture, Lopez was seriously injured while arming a grenade. The
citation for his Medal of Honor best describes his heroic action.
It reads, in part :
Exposing himself to hostile fire, he moved forward alongside a bunker
and prepared to throw a hand grenade into the next pillbox whose fire
was pinning down that sector of the beach. Taken under fire by an
enemy automatic weapon and hit in the right shoulder and chest as he
lifted his arm to throw, he fell backward and dropped the deadly
missile… he turned and dragged his body forward in an effort to
retrieve the grenade and throw it. In critical condition from pain and
loss of blood, and unable to grasp the hand grenade firmly enough to
hurl it, he chose to sacrifice himself rather than endanger the lives of
his men and, with a sweeping motion of his wounded right arm, cradled
the grenade under him and absorbed the full impact of the explosion.
His exceptional courage, fortitude, and devotion to duty reflect the
highest credit upon 1st Lt. Lopez and the U.S. Naval Service. He
gallantly gave his life for his country.
Lopez was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor on Aug.
30, 1951. Today he is honored all over Tampa, with a state
veterans’ nursing home, a Korean War Veterans Association post,
a public elementary school, and a Sealift Command ship all named
in his honor. He is buried outside of downtown Tampa at the
Centro Asturiano Memorial Park Cemetery, where there is also a
memorial dedicated to his bravery.
In addition, Lopez’s Marine Corps dress uniform, an oil painting
of his likeness, and the Korean War medal recently given to the
History Center, are all on display in the museum’s “War Stories”
gallery.
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Civil War Letter Donated
One hundred and fifty years ago this summer, war clouds began
building over Tampa Bay. The Civil War had begun that spring but
it wasn’t until the summer that a prolonged federal presence, in
the form of the Union naval blockade, came to the area. On
Aug. 6, 1861, U.S. Navy Capt. Francis B. Ellison wrote a brief letter
to Confederate Gen. Joseph M. Taylor while Ellison’s ship, the
USS Cuyler, floated just outside of Tampa Bay.
The letter, a reply regarding the transporting of Floridians loyal
to the Union to Key West, was acquired by retired librarian
Braxton Bradford who, with the help of History Center Trustee
Tom Touchton, conveyed it to the Tampa Bay History Center
Historical Collections Corporation. The text of the letter,
which is a wonderful addition to the Center’s Civil War collection,
transcribed below:
U.S.S. Cuyler
Off Tampa Bay
August 6th, 1861
Brig Genl Joseph M. Taylor
Sir
In reply to your letter of the 4th Inst asking whether a flag of truce
will be permitted to convey certain citizens of the United States to Key
West from Tampa, I have to inform you that if no other mode of
conveyance can be had I will give my assent to a flag of truce for that
purpose.
As I have frequent communication with Key West, I believe it will be
in my power in a few days to procure a passage to that place for the
persons named by you, and if you will permit them to communicate
with me in person from Egmont Key,–it can be arranged without
putting you to the trouble of furnishing them transportation.
Respectfully
Francis B. Ellison
Captain USN
Staff
Executive
Marketing
C. J. Roberts
Frank E. Duckwall President & CEO
Emanuel Leto
Director of Marketing
Andrea Gallagher
Special Projects Coordinator
Finance & Operations
Advancement & Membership
Maria Steijlen
Director of Accounting & Human
Resources
Lisa Richardson
Director of Advancement
Tampa Bay History Center
Foundation, Inc.
Board of Trustees
Officers
Joseph T. Lykes III, President
Tampa Bay History Center Foundation
Amanda Leiby
Accounting Clerk
J. Thomas Touchton, Vice President
President, The Witt-Touchton Company LLC
Visitor Services & Retail
Paul A. Straske, Treasurer
Beth Grimaldi
Group Sales Manager
Kristin North Howes
Director of Visitor Services
R. James Robbins, Jr., Secretary
Partner & Managing Shareholder, Hill Ward Henderson
Collections
Darrah Tumber
Assistant Manager of Visitor Services
C.J. Roberts, Assistant Secretary/Treasurer
Frank E. Duckwall President & CEO, Tampa Bay History Center
Brooks Nicholson Reilly
Assistant Manager of Retail Services
Trustees
Judy Miller
Administrative Services &
Membership Manager
Rodney Kite-Powell
Saunders Foundation Curator of History
Travis Puterbaugh
Collections Manager
Malerie Carey
Assistant Registrar
Education & Public Programs
Julie Henry Matus
Curator of Education
Jennifer Tyson
Assistant Curator of Education
Lee Leavengood
Adult Programs Coordinator
Shirley Fraser
Visitor Services Associate
Neesheta Patram
Visitor Services Associate
Facility
Claus Daniel
Facility Manager
George B. Howell III
Partner, Holland & Knight LLP
Edwin Richard “Rod” Rodriguez, Jr
Senior Vice President- Investments, Merrill Lynch
Robert M. Wolf
Senior Vice President, Hillsborough Community College
Non-Trustee Legal Counsel
Frank J. "Sandy" Rief III
Of Counsel, Akerman Senterfitt
Ross Lamoreaux
Facility Technician
Board of Trustees
Officers
Paul L. Whiting, Chair
Principal, AGW Capitol Advisors
Philip Bell
Director, External Communications & Public Affairs, Gerdau
R. James Robbins Jr.
Partner & Managing Shareholder, Hill Ward Henderson
Marsha G. Rydberg, Immediate Past Chair
The Rydberg Law Firm
Santiago C. Corrada
Chief of Staff, City of Tampa
David L. Townsend
Assistant Vice President, Mosaic Fertilizer LLC
C. J. Roberts
Frank E. Duckwall President & CEO,
Tampa Bay History Center
Anne V. Gormly, Ph.D.
Dean of the College of Social Sciences, Mathematics
& Education, University of Tampa, Ret.
Bonnie M. Wise
Chief Financial Administrator, Hillsborough County
Honorable Thomas A. Lee, Vice Chair
Vice President, Sabal Homes of Florida, Inc.
Mark I. Greenberg
Director, Special Collections Dept. & Florida Studies Center
Frank J. “Sandy” Rief III, Secretary
Of Counsel, Akerman Senterfitt
Dennis Holt, Ph.D.
Supervisor, Secondary Social Studies & Driver Education,
Hillsborough County Public Schools
Steven M. Raney, Treasurer
President & CEO, Raymond James Bank
J. Thomas Touchton, Founding Chair
President, The Witt-Touchton Company LLC
Trustees
Jack Amor
Executive Director, TECO Energy Foundation
June Annis
Owner, Sutton Place Limited, Inc.
George B. Howell III
Partner, Holland & Knight LLP
Tod Leiweke
CEO, Tampa Bay Lightning
Christopher Lykes
Director, Bay Cities Bank
Governor Bob Martinez
Senior Policy Advisor, Holland & Knight LLP
Gregory B. Padgett, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of History, Eckerd College
Robert Wolf
Senior Vice President, Hillsborough Community College
Education Partners
University of South Florida
The University of Tampa
School District of Hillsborough County
Hillsborough County Community College
Tampa-Hillsborough County Public Library System
Florida Humanities Council
The Education Channel
Smithsonian Institution Affiliation Programs
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