South Tampa Chamber Announces 2025 Board of Directors
The South Tampa Chamber is pleased to announce its 2025 Board of Directors, which will guide the Chamber through a pivotal phase as it enters the fourth year of its five-year strategic plan. The Chamber's objectives for the coming year include growing membership through targeted recruitment and retention efforts, enhancing advocacy initiatives with a new legislative agenda, and expanding educational programs and resources for young professionals.
The 2025 Board will be led by Tanya Cielo, Founder and Chief Marketing Officer of Sky Strategic Marketing. As an influential entrepreneur and committed Chamber member, Tanya has consistently supported economic growth, small business development, and the Chamber’s mission to improve the quality of life in South Tampa. She has previously served as co-chair of the Ambassador Committee and has been recognized with several honors, including 2023 Ambassador of the Year, 2022 Member of the Year, and 2020 Volunteer of the Year.
Executive Committee:
- Chair of the Board – Tanya Cielo, Sky Strategic Marketing
- Chair-Elect – Blake Guthrie, ReliaQuest Bowl
- Immediate Past Chair – Tara Moody, Synergy Technology Solutions
- Treasurer – Heather DeGrave, Walters Levine & DeGrave
- Treasurer-Elect – Susan Nieland, CFO2U
- Consulting Attorney – Megan McAteer, Kline McAteer PLLC
- Recording Secretary – Kelly Flannery, South Tampa Chamber President & CEO
Board of Directors:
- Bobby Daniel, United Community
- Brian Ramirez, Tampa Hillsborough Expressway Authority
- Chris Chambers, The Paratus Group
- Dean Akers, Adjunct CEO
- Elan Melamed, Tampa General Hospital
- Elizabeth Montante, ZIPS Cleaners & Qdoba Mexican Eats
- Joel Brown, Tampa Electric
- Juan Concheiro, Catering by the Family
- Kristin Davis, Hillsborough County Public Schools
- Opal Hudson, Hillsborough County Property Appraiser’s Office
- Shae Gee, Tampa International Airport
- Zahira Lehri, Planet Smoothie
The 2025 Board of Directors was unveiled during the Chamber’s Annual Meeting on December 11, 2024. Tara Moody, the 2024 Chair of the Board, reflected on the accomplishments of the year, noting, “In 2024, we made significant strides in advocacy, expanded business growth opportunities, supported our community during hurricane season, and enhanced our young professionals programming. These are just a few of the many accomplishments we’re proud of.”
Tanya Cielo, the incoming 2025 Chair of the Board, concluded the event with a look toward the future: “As we approach 2025 and beyond, we are excited about the opportunities ahead. We also recognize the work that lies ahead as our board, staff, and committees continue to advance our goals in preparation for the Chamber’s centennial celebration in 2026.”
About the South Tampa Chamber: Founded in 1926, the South Tampa Chamber of Commerce is a thriving organization of 600 businesses, organizations, and individuals working together to enhance the South Tampa area as a top destination to live, work, and play. The Chamber has earned recognition as a Certified+ Chamber by the Florida Association of Chamber Professionals, a Three-Star Chamber of Valor by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, and was named Chamber of the Year in 2020. To learn more, visit www.SouthTampaChamber.org.
Tanya Cielo, the incoming 2025 Chair of the Board, concluded the event with a look toward the future: “As we approach 2025 and beyond, we are excited about the opportunities ahead. We also recognize the work that lies ahead as our board, staff, and committees continue to advance our goals in preparation for the Chamber’s centennial celebration in 2026.”
About the South Tampa Chamber: Founded in 1926, the South Tampa Chamber of Commerce is a thriving organization of 600 businesses, organizations, and individuals working together to enhance the South Tampa area as a top destination to live, work, and play. The Chamber has earned recognition as a Certified+ Chamber by the Florida Association of Chamber Professionals, a Three-Star Chamber of Valor by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, and was named Chamber of the Year in 2020. To learn more, visit www.SouthTampaChamber.org.