BOARD OF DIRECTORS
(As of May 2025)
The Tampa Bay Sports Commission is a private, non-profit, 501c3, charitable corporation that serves the entire Tampa Bay area as the lead organization for bidding on and hosting premier sports and entertainment events. Through this, we will achieve our mission of creating social and economic impact throughout the Tampa Bay region.
The Tampa Bay Sports Commission works to unite all interests in the Bay Area under one full-service approach that provides leadership and guidance for the benefit of all parties involved in the bidding and hosting process. Working in partnership with Visit Tampa Bay, our community’s convention and visitors bureau, we provide a one-stop-shop for all interested parties looking to bring their event to the Tampa Bay region.
It is the goal of the Tampa Bay Sports Commission to go beyond traditional sports and entertainment marketing to represent and display your group or event positively and profitably. We create, attract, and manage events that can make a valuable and quantifiable contribution to existing or planned brand strategies. Our high-quality events are enjoyable and memorable for audiences and participants, providing sponsors with personalized occasions to build brand values and develop sales opportunities and volumes. The Tampa Bay Sports Commission operates with a philosophy of providing its partners with specifically tailored packages to fit their individual business needs. Above all, we work closely with our sponsors to develop a strong, lasting relationship that continually returns a high value for the investment.
| Name | Title | Organization |
|---|---|---|
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Ben
Milsom
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Title: Chairman | Organization: Intersport |
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Jeff
Adams
|
Title: Vice Chairman | Organization: Abbey, Adams, Byelick, Kierman, Mueller & Lancaster LLP |
|
Derrick
Brooks
|
Title: Secretary/Treasurer | Organization: Vinik Sports Group |
|
Lanness
Robinson
|
Title: Past Chairman | Organization: Hillsborough County Athletics |
|
John
Acosta
|
Title: | Organization: Synovus |
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Rafaela
Amador Fink
|
Title: | Organization: Tampa Bay Rays |
|
Jeff
Antonaccio
|
Title: | Organization: Shaner Hotel Group |
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Mike
Barbaro
|
Title: | Organization: IHeartMedia |
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Marc
Bluestein
|
Title: | Organization: Aquarius Sports & Entertainment |
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Stephen
Brocato
|
Title: | Organization: Florida Blue |
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Greg
Brooks
|
Title: | Organization: Residence Inn Tampa Sabal Park/Brandon |
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Todd
Buchanan
|
Title: | Organization: Coherent |
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John
Byczek
|
Title: | Organization: Northwestern Mutual |
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Ron
Campbell
|
Title: | Organization: Seminole Financial Services, LLC |
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Kim
Christine
|
Title: | Organization: Tampa General Hospital |
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Jerry
Cionci
|
Title: | Organization: Brand Aspirations-Advising & Consulting |
|
Joe
Collier
|
Title: | Organization: Mainsail Lodging & Development |
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Santiago
Corrada
|
Title: | Organization: Visit Tampa Bay |
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Holly
Corral
|
Title: | Organization: Press Marketing |
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Eric
Davis
|
Title: | Organization: Visit Tampa Bay |
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Micah
Day
|
Title: | Organization: Tampa Bay Buccaneers |
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Sherry
Dye
|
Title: | Organization: Turnstile Entertainment |
|
Steve
Eaves
|
Title: | Organization: Fanatics |
|
Rob
Elder
|
Title: | Organization: |
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Roger
Germann
|
Title: | Organization: Florida Aquarium |
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Gary
Godsey
|
Title: | Organization: Jones Lang Lasalle |
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Dan
Greco
|
Title: | Organization: |
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Howard
Grosswirth
|
Title: | Organization: New York Yankees |
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Eric
Hart
|
Title: | Organization: Tampa Sports Authority |
|
Jim
Henning
|
Title: | Organization: Florida Executive Realty |
|
Aaron
Hoefen
|
Title: | Organization: Renaissance Tampa International Plaza Hotel |
|
Tod
Hoyme
|
Title: | Organization: Coca-Cola Beverages Florida |
|
Jeff
Kamis
|
Title: | Organization: Celebration Cakes |
|
Michael
Kelly
|
Title: | Organization: University of South Florida |
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Kris
Knox
|
Title: | Organization: Splitsville |
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David
Laxer
|
Title: | Organization: Bern's Steakhouse |
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Mark
Lettelleir
|
Title: | Organization: Community Ambassador |
|
Tim
Love
|
Title: | Organization: Alltrust Insurance |
|
Jim
Mannino
|
Title: | Organization: OAI |
|
Larry
Marfise
|
Title: | Organization: University of Tampa |
|
Tino
Martinez
|
Title: | Organization: Community Ambassador |
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Rusty
McClelland
|
Title: | Organization: OUTFRONT Media |
|
Greg
McLeod
|
Title: | Organization: Pepin Distributing |
|
Ron
McAnaugh
|
Title: | Organization: Tampa Marriott Water Street |
|
Dodge
McFall
|
Title: | Organization: Grow Financial |
|
Mike
Minacci
|
Title: | Organization: LifeSavers Home Respiratory |
|
Jay
Mize
|
Title: | Organization: Mize Capital |
|
Bob
Passwaters
|
Title: | Organization: Provident Advertising |
|
Danny
Persaud
|
Title: | Organization: MidFlorida Armored |
|
Kevin
Preast
|
Title: | Organization: Vinik Sports Group |
|
Bemetra
Simmons
|
Title: | Organization: Tampa Bay Partnership |
|
Bobby
Silvest
|
Title: | Organization: Tampa Sports Authority |
|
David
Singer
|
Title: | Organization: Older Lundy Law |
|
Rob
Stern
|
Title: | Organization: Trenam Kemker Attorneys |
|
Christina
Unkel
|
Title: | Organization: Tampa Bay Sun |
|
Tracy
West
|
Title: | Organization: Valspar Championship |
|
Dick
Winning
|
Title: | Organization: Derby Lane |
|
Bonnie
Wise
|
Title: | Organization: Hillsborough County |
|
Jason
Woody
|
Title: | Organization: Lions Eye Institute |