Cotanchobee Winter - Tampa Bay History Center

In is Issue
President’s Letter.......................pg. 2
Cigar City Gala......................... pg. 3
The 1834 Society........................pg. 3
Artifact Spotlight......................pg. 4
Adult Programs.........................pg. 5
Children’s Programs..................pg. 6
Children’s Programs..................pg. 7
Staff...........................................pg. 11
Board of Trustees.....................pg. 11
History Center Foundation......pg. 11
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Suited for Space lands at the History Center
In 1961 President John F. Kennedy declared the
United States would land a man on the moon and
return him safely to Earth before the end of the
decade. To achieve this ambitious goal, astronauts
would need not only a spacecraft to launch them
safely into space, but a spacesuit that would protect
them as well. Without the proper clothing to keep
them alive while traveling, living,
and working beyond the bonds of
Earth, space exploration would
not be possible.
Suited for Space, on loan from the
Smithsonian Institution Traveling
Exhibition Service (SITES) and
the Smithsonian’s National Air and
Space Museum, explores the evolution of spacesuit development from
the first quarter of the 20th century
until the dawn of the shuttle era.
The exhibition features large-scale photographs
of suits worn by astronauts from Project Mercury
through the Skylab program, as well as suits used
in testing and training. The photographs were
taken by Smithsonian photographer Mark Avino,
who, in collaboration with Ronald Cunningham,
also produced new X-ray images that provide a
unique view of the interiors of the spacesuits.
While the fragility of these spacesuits prevents
them from traveling, the exhibition will feature a
replica Apollo spacesuit on loan from NASA and
10 objects from the National Air and Space
Photos above are courtesy of the Tampa Bay History Center
Museum’s collection, including a glove, a boot and
several helmets. Avino’s photographs provide a
visual timeline of the spacesuits’ development
over the years.
Suited for Space includes images of suits that
made history—like the one Buzz Aldrin wore on
the moon—and those that never left the ground
such as the Mark V spacesuit designed for Project Mercury. The
design of the Mark V suit included an over-sized shoulder
joint that provided an expanded
level of mobility. However, with
three astronauts sitting side-byside in a capsule the size of the
front seat of a small car, the suit
was not feasible for the Apollo
mission.
As a Smithsonian Affiliate Institution, the History Center receives priority
scheduling for SITES exhibitions as well as the
opportunity to borrow select items from the
Smithsonian for display in our galleries.
“We’re delighted to host our first SITES
exhibition and we think that Florida’s close ties to
NASA and the space program make it a great fit
for us,” said Rodney Kite-Powell, the History
Center’s Saunders Foundation Curator of History.
Suited for Space is at the History Center through
April 27.
Sharing Stories at TBHC
This past November, the
galleries of the Tampa Bay
History Center echoed with
the question, “Where were
you fifty years ago?” It was
important to mark the 50th
anniversary of President
John F. Kennedy’s visit to
Tampa—the first visit of a
sitting president—and it
was wonderful to watch
people share their stories
of seeing him that day. Those who were not around at the time
appeared equally riveted by the recollections of this important day
in our community’s history.
Of course, the euphoria of seeing the president was eclipsed four
days later when he was assassinated in Dallas. That day also brought
back vivid memories and elicited more stories as our guests reflected
on the events surrounding November 22, 1963.
While observing interactions between visitors as they
discussed these historic events, our staff was once again
reminded of the important role the Center plays in preserving the
memory, identity and culture of our region. The idea of documenting
President Kennedy’s visit to Tampa was Lynn Marvin Dingfelder’s.
A former television reporter, producer and writer, Lynn wanted to
create a documentary film chronicling JFK’s visit to Tampa. She
canvassed the community, collecting stories and interviewing
dignitaries, average citizens, law enforcement and even members of
the President’s protection detail. Her documentary is a wonderful
piece that captures the events of the Tampa visit in a personal and
powerful way.
When Lynn approached us about producing an exhibit to complement
the film, we eagerly agreed. The film and the exhibit have served
as teaching tools for preserving this important historical moment. But
perhaps more importantly, they brought the community together to
reflect and share stories…exactly what well-told history should do.
My deepest thanks go to Lynn, her team and sponsors for their
good work, and to the community for sharing these heartfelt
stories.
C. J. Roberts
Frank E. Duckwall President and CEO
2013 Cigar City Gala – La Florida! Marks 500 Years in the Sunshine State
Save the Date! This year’s Tampa Bay History Center Gala will
be held on Friday, October 10, 2014.
A palm tree-lined Florida landscape and 16th century-era historical
reenactors welcomed guests to the 2013 Cigar City Gala – La Florida!,
commemorating the 500th anniversary of Ponce de Leon’s arrival to our
state.
The vision of co-chairs Mary Lib and George Howell and honorary
chair Judge E. J. Salcines came to life with a 16th century Spanish court,
costumed conquistadors and a digital presentation of historic images of
Florida and its early explorers. The Gala took patrons back in time to an
age of discovery and adventure. “It was important to all of us for the Gala
to honor Florida’s rich Hispanic heritage and this significant milestone in
Florida history,” said George Howell.
The Gala was a culinary adventure, too. The elaborate buffet ― generously underwritten by the Gonzmart Family and The Columbia Restaurant
― offering traditional Spanish tapas, the Columbia’s famed paella
Valenciana, and decadent Spanish desserts. Revelers sipped Cava and a full
array of spirits, while cigars, compliments of J.C. Newman Cigar Co., were
offered on the terrace overlooking Harbour Island and the Riverwalk.
Spanish guitar from Tom Jemmott greeted Gala patrons, while the after
party crowd danced to the R & B sounds of the Shawn Brown Band. As
guests departed, they received a special commemorative gift along with a
congratulatory letter to the History Center from Ramon Gil-Casares, the
Ambassador of Spain.
The 1834 Society
One of our most important initiatives of 2013 was to expand the
Center’s 1834 Society. The 1834 Society is made up of individuals who
have included the History Center in their estate plans. The Society takes
its name from the year that Hillsborough County was formed by an act
of Florida’s Territorial Legislature on January 25, 1834. Thanks to the
generosity of our supporters, the History Center has created an endowment that currently funds a significant portion of our annual operating
budget. Unless otherwise directed by the donor, legacy gifts to the Center are utilized to support this endowment, which will ensure that the
Center has the resources needed to offer new programs, host traveling
and temporary exhibits, publish scholarly materials, and accomplish
other important activities in the years ahead.
“Those of us who have been blessed have a responsibility to give
back to our community in both time and financial resources. Knowing
one's history makes us appreciate even more what our ancestors
Lead Sponsor:
The Gonzmart Family & The Columbia Restaurant Group
Platinum Sponsors:
Lightning Foundation
TECO Energy
Gold Sponsors:
The Alston M. Barrow Family
Caspers Company
Hill Ward Henderson
Holland & Knight LLP
Raymond James
Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick, LLP
Tampa Bay Rays
Tom and Lee Touchton
Co-Chairs:
Mary Lib and George Howell
Mallory Howell
Jessica and Cain Diehl
Courtney and C. Vance Smith
Honorary Chair:
Judge E. J. Salcines
2013 Gala Ambassadors:
June Annis, Chair
Maruchi Azorin Blanco, Pat Carter, Elizabeth Carrere,
Celia Ferman, Sandra Gardner, Harrison Giddens,
Natalie Goodwin, Rosemary Henderson, Sue Isbell, Lyle Klich,
Lee Leavengood, Lyda Lindel, Mary Jane Martinez,
Susan Mueller, Suki Murphy-Thomas, Liz Reynolds,
Mary Kay Ross, Adajean Samson, Nancy Silverfield,
Nancy Skemp, Lee Touchton, Ann Turner,
Linda Ward, and Gail Whiting
endured to make this country what it is
today. After many years of researching, I
was able to prove that my third great
grandfather, Adam Garren, was at Fort
Brooke. He served in the Second Seminole
War under William Lauderdale and has
five great grandchildren living in the
Scott L. Peeler, Jr.
Tampa area. On another side of my family
my roots go back before Florida statehood. The town of Williston in
Levy County was named for a part of my mother's family. She was
Emily Willis Peeler and a charter member of the Tampa Bay History
Center.”
- Scott L. Peeler, Jr.
Tampa Bay History Center 1834 Society Member
For more information about the 1834 Society, or if you have
included the History Center in your estate plans, please contact
Lisa-Perry Richardson, Director of Advancement, at 813-675-8991.
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Artifact Spotlight
Charting the Land of Flowers
William Stork’s 1767 New Map of East Florida
By Sara Baker, TBHC Volunteer
William Stork’s Map in TBHC’s map exhibition—the New Map of
East Florida—is important for several reasons. First, it’s one of only
two pieces in the entire exhibit that is actually part of TBHC’s own
collection. But it’s also unique in that there are only three known copies
of this map in the world, and the other two reside in the British Library.
It was drawn in 1767 by William Stork, one of many British surveyors
and cartographers at the time of the British era in Florida (1763-1783),
and is likely a copper engraving because the plate marks can be seen.
You might wonder why this map’s title refers to East Florida when
the west coast is plainly visible. The reason is that soon after the British
took possession of Florida they split the territory into two colonies:
East Florida, which encompassed only the peninsula of Florida, with
its capital in St. Augustine; and West Florida, which included a
Panhandle that extended all the way to the Mississippi River.
Printed four years after the transfer of Florida to England, this
broad-purpose map would have been an early attempt by the British
to conceptualize what they owned in East Florida. The British
ultimately wanted colonists to migrate to their new possessions so this
map would have served the general purpose of illustrating the new
territory. “Although there are some neat notations on the map,” says
Rodney Kite-Powell, “there really wasn’t much to highlight at that time.
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Plus, it wasn’t very accurate. There’s a mountain range in the middle
of Florida, Tampa Bay is in the wrong place, and Hillsborough Bay
hadn’t been named yet; Stork labeled it ‘Spirito Santo (Holy Spirit) Bay.’
But the east coast is well done. Stork did the best he could, and
actually…it’s an attractive map and phenomenal that he got as much
right as he did”
Like most events in history, it’s the anecdotes that pique the greatest
interest. As was mentioned, cartographer William Stork drew the map
and he dedicated it to The Right Honourable the Earl of Hillsborough
—the first Lord Hillsborough—for whom the Hillsborough River and
Bay were later named. “But here’s the thing,” notes Rodney,” Lord
Hillsborough was never given any land in Florida, nor did he ever come
to Florida, or to any of the colonies.” Why, then, was this map
dedicated to the earl, and why were places named after him? Because
at that time the Earl Lord Hillsborough, who lived in Ireland, was
Secretary of State for the British colonies and mapmakers in England
were always on the lookout for ways to curry favor with their higher-ups.
(Another example is Egmont Key, named for the Earl of Egmont.)
And indeed, Lord Hillsborough was such an important man in his
day that many locations in the U.S. were named after him (i.e.
Hillsborough, N.C., Hillsborough, N.H., Hillsboro Inlet, an abbreviated
version). “There are all kinds of Hillsboroughs!” declares Rodney, “but
remember, there was no Hillsborough County until 1834, which was
named years later after the river and the bay.”
Another interesting story about Lord Hillsborough involves
Benjamin Franklin who, before the revolution in about 1762, was sent
to Ireland to meet with the British Secretary of State/earl. At that time,
Franklin was on the fence about whether or not the colonies should
rise up against the British. However, after spending just a short time
with the earl, Franklin realized that if this guy was the one in charge,
there was no choice but to revolt! And that’s the message he brought
back when he returned home.
Now the Hillsborough story takes a more modern turn. In the 1950s,
the Sixth (or Seventh) Earl of Hillsborough and his wife visited Tampa
during Gasparilla and it was then that they presented the New Map of
East Florida to Hillsborough County, in appreciation of the county
being named for their family. Then some 50 years later, in about 2000,
the then-current Earl of Hillsborough, a 45-year-old man named Nick
Downshire, was planning a trip to Florida with his family and wanted
to pay a visit to Hillsborough County. “He got in touch with us,”
recounts Rodney, “and we planned to show him the map, which he had
never seen. But before he got here, his uncle the Marquis of Downshire
had died, and that title was then conferred upon Nick. And so, Nick’s
8-year-old son became the new Earl of Hillsborough, and when the
family arrived in Florida, I got to meet the new lord …a little kid! I
wonder if he even remembers his visit to Hillsborough County.”
This article originally appeared in TBHC’s Volunteer Voice newsletter, Issue 13, fall
2013.
Charting the Land of Flowers: 500 Years of Florida Maps is currently on
exhibit at the History Center through Feb. 16.
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Ms. Mildred F Ballenger
Rev. Betty Batey
Ms. Cynthia Bauer
Ms. Beth Bennett
Ms. Shelley Blood
Mrs. Caroline T Bobbyshell
Mr. Jack Bolen
Dr. Moira Burke
Mr. James R. Butner
Mr. Frank Comerford
Ms. Elizabeth Corwin
Ms. Madeleine K. Courtney
Mr. Peter A Cowdrey, Jr.
Mr. Steven Cueto
Ms. Belinda Dumont
Ms. Nan Duncan
Mrs. Carole R. Fields
Ms. Barbara Fite
Mr. Tim Floreth
Mr. Ronald Friedman
Mr. Ian S. Giovinco
Mr. Richard Herring
Mrs. Anne H.W. Johnson
Mrs. Fred R. Martin III
Mr. Peter P. McCann
Mrs. Peggy M. McEniry
Ms. Catherine Peek McEwen
Mr. Arthur M. Miksis
Mr. Spero Moutsatsos
Ms. Elizabeth Neily
Mr. John Neukamm
Mrs. Diane North
Ms. Caroline Painter
Ms. Kimberly Riggs
Ms. Mickey Rolland
Ms. Linda Sadler
Dr. Paul J. Schmidt
Mr. Richard Elliott Schugar
Ms. Elizabeth Shalett
Ms. Margaret Smart
Ms. Lorraine Smith
Mr. Cory Stahl
Mr. Michael B. Stein
Mr. Geoffrey W. Stephens
Mr. Tim Tew
Ms. Anne Thal
Ms. Sue S. Tihansky
Mr. Nev Tisdale
Ms. Patricia S. Van Dyke
Dr. Constance Walker
Mrs. Alicia Ward
Miss Mary E. Williams
Ms. Joyce Wise
Ms. Gail Wise
Mr. William H. Wyatt
Mr. Marion T. Yongue and
Mr. Evan C. Earle Jr.
Ms. Darlene Bamberger
Dr. James C. Batten
Ms. Gloria E. Berkowitz
Mrs. Kathryn Boettinger
Ms. Clyde S. Borrell
Mr. Royall Brown
Ms. Darlene Choe
Ms. Lorraine C. Clementi
Mrs. Deborah Custer
Ms. Betsy Gentry
Mrs. Renee Trump Hensler
Mr. Shamar S. Jordan
Mr. Karl E. Keister
Mr. Charles E. Klug
Ms. Allison Martin
Dr. Charles McGraw
Mr. Martin Miller
Mrs. Sallie Miller-House
Dr. Timothy Moyer
Mr. Mark Mueller
Mr. Bob O'Keife
Dr. Laura Pequeno
Mr. John L. Perry
Mrs. Karen Potts
Mr. David Rogoff
Ms. Terri Roop
Ms. Virginia Rudolph
Mrs. Eileen Ryan
Mrs. Rebecca E. Schweighardt
Mrs. Virgil Smith
Mr. Roger Ulrich
Ms. Anne B. Watkins
Mr. James H. Weiss
Mrs. Virginia Weiss
Ms. Miriam Zack
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We are grateful to the following donors, who made gifts to the History Center between
August 1, 2013 and December 31, 2013
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas D. Arthur
The Frank E. Duckwall Foundation, Inc.
Mr. and Mrs. James L. Ferman, Jr.
Kimmins Terrier Foundation
Lowry Murphey Family Foundation
Mr. David R. Murphey III
Drs. Kiran and Pallavi Patel
The Saunders Foundation
Ms. Patricia C. Sullivan
Anonymous
Mr. and Mrs. Donald W. Burton
Dex Imaging
Mr. and Mrs. John Osterweil
Mr. Nicholas Peters
J. Thomas and Lavinia Witt Touchton
Mr. and Mrs. Paul Whiting, Sr.
Mr. and Mrs. Alston M. Barrow
Nancy and Bob Bolt
Mr. and Mrs. Phillip E. Casey
Caspers Company
Culbreath Family Foundation, Inc.
Mr. and Mrs. Gregory H. Ekizian
Florida Humanities Council
Holland and Knight, LLP
Lightning Foundation
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph T. Lykes III
Mr. and Mrs. Eric Newman
Raymond James Financial
Mr. and Mrs. Edwin R. Rodriguez, Jr.
Ms. Barbara Romano
Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey N. Vinik
Mr. and Mrs. R. Carlton Ward
Mr. and Mrs. Michael D. Annis
Mr. and Mrs. Alfred S. Austin
Mr. and Mrs. Barney Barnett
Cardinal Point Management LLC
Mrs. Warren M. Cason
Mr. and Mrs. Lucius M. Dyal, Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. Todd S. Farha
Mr. and Mrs. John Gormly
Mr. and Mrs. Brett Hendee
Mr. and Mrs. Ben H. Hill III
Mr. J. Fraser Himes
Dr. and Mrs. Robert Isbell
The Honorable Tom and Mrs. Lee
The Honorable and Mrs. Bob Martinez
New York Yankees Tampa Foundation
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Quinn
Mr. and Mrs. Steven Raney
Mr. and Mrs. Morton N. Richter
Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Roberts
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas H. Rydberg
Mr. and Mrs. Bruce A. Samson
The Honorable Alex Sink
Mr. and Mrs. Michael E. Urette
Mr. and Mrs. David E. Ward, Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. Paul Whiting, Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. Richard A. Barkett
Mr. and Mrs. Thilo D. Best
Mrs. John F. Boushall
Mr. John A. Brabson
Mr. and Mrs. Julian H. Byrd
CapTrust Advisors, LLC
Mr. and Mrs. Calvin W. Carter
Mr. and Mrs. Richard S. Clarke, Sr.
Mr. and Mrs. O. Fred Dobbins
Mr. and Mrs. Cecil E. Edge, Jr.
Ms. Toni Everett
Mr. and Mrs. Preston L. Farrior
Mr. and Mrs. George W. Gage III
Mr. and Mrs. J. Stephen Gardner
Mr. and Mrs. John C. Gibson
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas L. Giddens
Mr. and Mrs. Henry Gonzalez III
Mr. and Mrs. James Goodwin
Mrs. Jane C. Hall-Witt
Mr. Richard A. Harrison and Ms. Koni Cassini
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Hatchett
Mr. and Mrs. Lewis H. Hill III
Junior League of Tampa, Inc.
Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Krusen, Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. Carl Lindell, Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. Sam Linsky
Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Lykes
Mr. and Mrs. H. Tyson Lykes II
Mr. and Mrs. John H. Mueller
Dr. Kathleen Leber and Dr. Vince Perron
Dr. and Mrs. Maynard Ramsey III
Mr. and Mrs. Tom L. Rankin
Mr. and Mrs. Neil J. Rauenhorst
Mr. and Mrs. James R. Rettig, Sr.
Mr. and Mrs. Stephen H. Reynolds
Ms. Lisa-Perry Richardson
Mr. and Mrs. Fred S. Ridley
Mr. and Mrs. Harley E. Riedel II
Mr. and Mrs. Jeremy P. Ross
The Honorable E.J. and Mrs. Elsa Salcines
Mr. Jerome Schine
Dr. and Mrs. Joel C. Silverfield
Mr. and Mrs. Cyrus W. Spurlino
Mr. and Mrs. Paul Steijlen
Mr. and Mrs. Fell Stubbs
Dr. and Mrs. Dirk W. R. Suringa
Dr. and Mrs. Frank M. Taylor III
Ms. Suki Murphy-Thomas and Mr. Michael Thomas
Mr. and Mrs. Rick Thompson
Ms. Lavinia H. Touchton
Mr. and Mrs. J. Arthur Turner III
Mr. and Mrs. Alexander Williams, Sr.
Mr. and Mrs. J. Hulon Williams III
Mr. and Mrs. Rufus J. Williams IV
Mr. and Mrs. C. Steven Yerrid
Mr. Feras Albashir
Mr. Darin Bahl
Mr. and Mrs. Donald J. Barnes
Mr. and Mrs. David Beecham
Mr. Scott Berk
Mr. and Mrs. Christopher T. Blowers
Ms. Amanda Brill
Mr. and Mrs. J. Stewart Bryan
Mr. Kevin Caldwell
Mr. Paul Carastro
Dr. R. F. Chambliss
Mr. and Mrs. John Colman
Mr. Santiago Corrada
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas G. Creed
Mr. Anthony Damico
Dr. and Mrs. Miguel de la Garza
Mr. and Mrs. Brett D. Divers
Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Dye
Mr. and Mrs. Ross S. Elsberry
Ms. Jenine Ennab
Mr. and Mrs. J. Rex Farrior, III
Ms. G. Wynelle Gilbert
Mr. and Mrs. John Giordano
Ms. Caroline Gordon
Mr. and Mrs. Drew A. Graham
Ms. Rosemary H. Henderson
Hill Ward Henderson
Ms. Terry Hoft
Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Holtsinger
Mr. and Mrs. James Jennewein
Mr. and Mrs. Guy King III
Mr. and Mrs. Philip L. Kirstein
Mrs. Virginia Hawes Knight
Ms. Susan La Motte Lane and Ms. Caroline Coley
Ms. Jean C. Longo
Mr. Miller J. Mathews
Mrs. F. Graham McKeel
Mrs. Ellen H. McLean
Mr. Mark Mengberg
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Millsap
Dr. and Mrs. Robert S. Mogyorosy
Mosaic Fertilizer LLC
Ms. Rachel Nasrallah
Dr. Susan S. Northcutt
Mr. and Mrs. Steve Northern
Mr. Anthony Palermo
Ms. Anna Maria Palermo
Colonel and Mrs. Alton B. Parker
Dr. and Mrs. Jack Parrino
Ms. Laurie Reed
Mr. Royce Reed
Ms. Elizabeth Ridley
Mr. and Mrs. Charles A. Simmons
Mr. and Mrs. Peter Skemp
Mr. and Mrs. Vance Smith
Mr. and Mrs. William M. Stainton
Mr. and Mrs. Hampton Stephens
Ms. Josie Taylor
Captain and Mrs. John C. Timmel
Mr. and Mrs. David Townsend
Ms. Louisa T. Van Eepoel and Ms. Elena Knight
Mrs. Mattie T. Vega
Ms. Nell Ward
Mr. and Mrs. James Waters
Mrs. Robbie Williams
Mr. Nathaniel Wilson
Mr. and Mrs. James J. Wise
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Executive
Finance & Operations
C. J. Roberts
Frank E. Duckwall President & CEO
Maria Steijlen
TBHC Board of Trustees
Judy Miller
Administrative Services Manager
Paulette Marsh
Joseph T. Lykes III, President
Collections
Retail & Visitor Services
J. Thomas Touchton, Vice President
Rodney Kite-Powell
Katrina Heller
Paul A. Straske, Treasurer
Malerie Dorman
Visitor Services Associates
R. James Robbins Jr., Secretary
Christine Bergmann
C.J. Roberts, Assistant Secretary/Treasurer
Saunders Foundation Curator of History
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Education & Public Programs
Julie Henry Matus
Curator of Education
Jennifer Tyson
Assistant Curator of Education
Lee Leavengood
Adult Programs Coordinator
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Shirley Fraser
Kristen Malone
Barrie Slonim
Jessie Liss-Noda
President, The Witt-Touchton Company LLC
Partner & Managing Shareholder, Hill Ward Henderson
Frank E. Duckwall President & CEO, Tampa Bay History Center
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Facility
George B. Howell III
Claus Daniel
Edwin Richard “Rod” Rodriguez Jr
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Emanuel Leto
Ross Lamoreaux
Advancement & Membership
Andrew Reymont
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Lisa Perry Richardson
Director of Advancement
Partner, Holland & Knight LLP
Senior Vice President- Investments, Merrill Lynch
Robert M. Wolf
President, Galen College of Nursing, Tampa Bay
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Frank J. "Sandy" Rief III
Of Counsel, Akerman Senterfitt
Andrea Gallagher
Associate Director of Advancement
TBHC Board of Trustees
Officers
Trustees
Paul Whiting - Chair
Principal, AGW Capital Advisors
June Annis
C.J. Roberts - Frank E. Duckwall
President & CEO
Santiago C. Corrada
Tampa Bay History Center
R. James Robbins - Vice Chair
Partner and Managing Shareholder
Frank J. "Sandy" Rief - Secretary
Of Counsel, Akerman Senterfitt
Steven M. Raney - Treasurer
President and CEO,
Raymond James Bank
Marsha G. Rydberg - Immediate Past Chair
Attorney, The Rydberg Law Firm
Owner, Sutton Place, LLC., Inc.
President & CEO, Visit Tampa Bay
Mark Fernandez
Senior Vice President and Chief of Sales, Tampa Bay Rays
Henry Gonzalez III
Tampa Bay Region President, Platinum Bank
Dr. Anne V. Gormly, Ph.D., Ret.
Dean of Social Sciences, Mathematics and
Education, University of Tampa
Michael Hatchett
Urban Development Manager, City of Tampa
Dennis Holt, Ph.D.
George B. Howell III - Past Chair
Partner, Holland & Knight LLP
Supervisor, Secondary Social Studies and Driver
Education, Hillsborough County Public Schools
J. Thomas Touchton - Founding Chair
The Honorable Tom Lee
President, The Witt-Touchton Company LLC
Tod Leiweke
CEO, Tampa Bay Lightning
Christopher Lykes
Director, Bay Cities Bank
Curtis Stokes
Director of Community Affairs, Fifth Third Bank
David L. Townsend
Assistant Vice President, Mosaic Fertilizer LLC
Rufus Williams IV
Principal, Cardinal Point Management, LLC
Bonnie Wise
Chief Financial Administrator, Hillsborough County
Robert M. Wolf
President, Galen College of Nursing, Tampa Bay
Col. Scott V. DeThomas
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MacDill Air Force Base
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