Greater Tampa Chamber Of Commerce Inc

Tampa, FL · Founded 1965

Serving members and enhancing community by building business success

Primary audience
Business Members
Work area
Regional Advocacy
Topic
Economic Development
Contact
Robert Rohrlack
Website Contact

About Organization

Serves members and enhances the community by building business success through networking, advocacy, and strategic initiatives. Based in Tampa, FL, the chamber unites 1,400 member companies from diverse backgrounds. Operating with $3.3 million in annual revenue and 20 employees plus 128 volunteers.

What They Focus On

Workforce Development

Supports talent pipeline development through education partnerships and workforce readiness programming initiatives

Community Leadership

Develops business leadership capacity and facilitates collaboration on community priorities and regional challenges

Economic Growth

Promotes regional economic development through strategic partnerships and support for business expansion initiatives

Financial Information

Form 990 data showing organizational financial health and growth.

Revenue (2024)

$3.3M

-8.6% vs 2023

Expenses (2024)

$3.5M

-2.4% vs 2023

Assets (2024)

$6.7M

+4.5% vs 2023

Employees (2024)

20

-9.1% vs 2023

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Employees
2024 $3,320,592 $3,507,850 $6,738,222 20
2023 $3,633,873 $3,594,649 $6,448,358 22
2022 $3,821,565 $3,711,656 $6,918,831 23
2021 $3,768,670 $3,241,493 $3,712,469 18
2020 $2,928,727 $2,965,560 $2,865,940 20
2019 $3,753,867 $3,455,580 $2,659,714 23
2018 $3,322,500 $3,317,100 $2,260,437 27

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. All figures in USD.

How They Work

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  • 01

    Member Engagement

    Identifies priority issues through stakeholder consultation and analysis of business community needs

  • 02

    Strategic Planning

    Develops targeted initiatives based on member input and regional economic development priorities

  • 03

    Program Implementation

    Executes programs through partnerships with member organizations and community stakeholders

  • 04

    Impact Assessment

    Evaluates outcomes through member feedback and tracks progress toward organizational objectives

Programs and Initiatives

Services and programs offered by Greater Tampa Chamber Of Commerce Inc

Member Services

Provides networking opportunities, resources, and support to member organizations across the region

Leadership Programs

Develops business leadership capacity through training, mentorship, and professional development opportunities

Community Engagement

Facilitates collaboration between business and community stakeholders on shared priorities

Business Advocacy

Represents business interests in policy development and legislative initiatives at state and local levels

Economic Development

Promotes regional economic growth through strategic partnerships and development initiatives

Team & Leadership

Meet the people behind Greater Tampa Chamber Of Commerce Inc.

Katie Lopez

Katie Lopez

Vice President, Advocacy
1 hrs/week
Compensation: $150,000
Michelle Ciudad Real

Michelle Ciudad Real

Vice President, Member Engagement
1 hrs/week
Compensation: $124,151
Avril Stinson

Avril Stinson

Vice President, Economic Inclusion and Leadership Development
1 hrs/week
Bob Rohrlack, DBA, CCE

Bob Rohrlack, DBA, CCE

President & CEO
D’Andrea Simone Cary

D’Andrea Simone Cary

Controller
Nzinga Barnette

Nzinga Barnette

Director, Advocacy
Kourtney Berry

Kourtney Berry

Director, Events
Anna del Castillo

Anna del Castillo

Director, Development
Trudy Dodson

Trudy Dodson

Executive Administrator and Board Liaison
Taisha Edwin-Williams

Taisha Edwin-Williams

Senior Director, Leadership Programs
Meaghan Gelinski, CMP

Meaghan Gelinski, CMP

Senior Director, Events
Francisco Gleim

Francisco Gleim

Director, Leadership Programs
Brandy Gottlieb

Brandy Gottlieb

Senior Director, Marketing and Communications
Hunter Holcomb

Hunter Holcomb

Chamber Foundation Program Coordinator
Sierra Kluson

Sierra Kluson

Office Coordinator
Max Kunkel

Max Kunkel

Leadership Programs Manager
Patie Powers

Patie Powers

Director, Membership
Denise Rangel

Denise Rangel

Membership Retention and Program Manager
Meaza Stewart-Morrison

Meaza Stewart-Morrison

Director, Economic Inclusion
Rosanne Versaggi

Rosanne Versaggi

Senior Director, Membership
Cassidy Wilson

Cassidy Wilson

Marketing Manager
Samuel Zang

Samuel Zang

Marketing Manager
RR

Robert Rohrlack

President/CEO
Full-time
Compensation: $404,809
RV

Roseanne Versaggi

Senior Director Of Membership
1 hrs/week
Compensation: $110,232
LK

Lakisha Kinsey-Sallis

Legal Counsel
1 hrs/week
SM

Susan Maurer

Finance
2 hrs/week

Milestones

1965

Organization Founded

1965

Established to serve business community development and economic growth initiatives

1995

Regional Expansion

1995

Extended programming and membership services to serve broader regional business community

2023

Program Enhancement

2023

Launched enhanced member services and expanded advocacy initiatives for business community

2026

Continued Impact

2026

Maintains active programming serving member organizations and regional economic development priorities

Associated People

Board members, advisors, and key contributors

Board of Directors

AF
Adriana Fominaya Director
AS
Ali St Cyr Director
AH
Alison Hoefler Director
AN
April Neumann Director
AW
Arlene Waldron Director
BG
Bill Goede Director
BS
Bill Schifino Director
BC
Bob Clark Director
BH
Bob Hyde Director
BD
Brad Debeaubien Director
BS
Brett Scafidi Director
BA
Brian Adcock Chair 2.00 hrs/week
CF
Calvin Fields Director
CC
Cammie Chatterton Director
CR
Casey Rodgers Director
CK
Cathie Koch Director
CL
Charles Lockwood Director
CM
Christopher Minner Director
CB
Clint Babcock Director
CR
Cole Robinson Director
CG
Colette Glover-Hannah Director
CG
Conan Gallaty Director
CY
Cortney Young Director
CR
Craig Richard Director
DS
Danielle Stebleton Director
DD
David Dufort Director
DJ
David Judd Director
DK
Deborah Kish Stephan Director
DB
Debra Bauman Director
DM
Derek Mateos Director
DC
Derrick Cox Director
DK
Don Kiceina Director
DS
Donnie Smith Director
EN
Edwin Narain Chair-Elect 1.00 hrs/week
EE
Erick Elliott Director
GM
Gaston Merideth Director
GH
Greg Horwedel Director
GS
Greg Slater Director
GW
Gretchen Whalen Director
IA
Ian Anderson Director
JW
Jamie Wilson Director
JO
Jason Outman Director
JQ
Jason Quintero Director
JW
Jason Woody Director
JC
Jeff Chernoff Director
JM
Jennifer Maxfield Director
JS
Jennifer Suarez Jankes Director
JM
Jill Manthey Director
JP
Joe Perno Director
JD
John Delavergne Director
JB
Josh Bomstein Director
JT
Josh Taube Director
JW
Julian Waits Director
KO
Keith O'Malley Director
KL
Kelly Lastra Director
KH
Kenyetta Hairston-Bridges Director
KO
Kerry O'Reilly Director
KP
Kevin Plummer Director
KM
Kim Mirabella Director
KS
Kourtney Sanchez Director
KP
Kyri Papadaratsakis Director
LK
Lauren Key Director
LM
Lauren Menendez Director
LW
Lauren Weiner Director
LH
Leigh Harting Director
LL
Lori Larsen Director
MK
Mallory Kuba Director
MW
Mandy Weitknecht Director
MP
Mark Pitts Director
MS
Marlene Spalten Director
MP
Martin Palmeri Director
MB
Matthew Blair Director
MC
Matthew Crane Director
MB
Michael Blasco Director
MM
Michael Maurino Director
MM
Mike McCollum Director
MS
Mike Smith Director
MH
Morgan Holmes Director
NG
Nicholas Glover Director
PM
Philip Minden Director
RA
Rafaela Amador Fink Director
RW
Randall Woods Director
RG
Rick Gallegos Director
RL
Robert Ledford Treasurer 1.00 hrs/week
RG
Roger Germann Director
RS
Ryan Sloan Director
RT
Ryan Toth Director
SA
Samantha Abraham Director
SB
Sandra Braham Director
SC
Santiago Corrada Director
SC
Sarah Combs Director
SD
Scott Daigle Director
SG
Scott Gault Director
SS
Stephanie Smith Director
SK
Stephen Kubasek Director
SC
Steve Cona Director
SB
Stuart Brown Director
TM
Teresa Morgan Director
TM
Thomas Mantz Director
TM
Tim Moore Director
TT
Tony Thomas Director
VA
Van Ayres Director
WR
Wendy Ross Director

Information compiled from IRS Form 990 and organizational materials.

Executive Compensation

Top compensated officers & key employees from IRS Form 990

Total Reported (2024)

$874K

Highest Paid

$439K

Robert Rohrlack

Compensated Officers

5

Name Title Base Other Total Hrs/Wk
Robert Rohrlack President/CEO $404,809 $34,074 $438,883 40
Katie Lopez VP Of Advocacy $150,000 $2,021 $152,021 1
Michelle Ciudad Real VP Of Member Engagement $124,151 $18,343 $142,494 1
Roseanne Versaggi Senior Director Of Membership $110,232 $17,171 $127,403 1
Avril Stinson VP Of Economic Inclusion & Leadership Development $0 $12,775 $12,775 1

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. Compensation includes base and other reported compensation.

COVID-19 PPP Loans

Paycheck Protection Program (2020-2021)

Fully Forgiven

Total Approved

$682K

Total Forgiven

$687K

101% forgiven

Jobs Retained

32

Loan Details 2 loans

$340,992
Forgiven
Forgiven: $343,303 100%
Approved Mar 18, 2021
Lender Valley National Bank
Jobs Reported 16
Forgiven On Nov 19, 2021
$340,992
Forgiven
Forgiven: $343,398 100%
Approved Jan 29, 2021
Lender PNC Bank, National Association
Jobs Reported 16
Forgiven On Oct 15, 2021

Source: Small Business Administration • Paycheck Protection Program (2020-2021)

Related Organizations

1 affiliated entity reported on IRS Form 990 Schedule R

1

Tax-Exempt Affiliates

1
Greater Tampa Chamber Of Commerce Foundation Inc
Tampa, FL
Supporting The Mission Of The Greater Tampa Chamber Of Commerce
501(c) 501(C)(3)

Source: IRS Form 990, Schedule R (Related Organizations and Unrelated Partnerships)

Lobbying Activity

Lobbying Disclosure Act registrations

2 Registrations
2 Clients

Clients 2 total

C
Chamber Of Commerce Hawaii/ Military Affairs Council
1 filing
C
Chamber Of Commerce Of The U.s.a.
1 filing

Source: Senate Office of Public Records — Lobbying Disclosure Act

Contact

Get in touch with Greater Tampa Chamber Of Commerce Inc

Phone

(813) 228-7777

Social

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201 N Franklin Street 201 Tampa, FL 33602