Ray Monahan

Board President

C21 Beggins

Ray Monahan is a resident of Ruskin Florida and has lived in South Hillsborough County since 2002.  He is a licensed realtor at Century 21 Beggins in Apollo Beach and when he is not helping clients with their real estate journey,  Ray volunteers at the local elementary school as a reading tutor and is also serves as the President of his Home Owners Association in the Villages of Cypress Creek. He has been on the Board of Directors for three years at the South Shore Chamber and this year serves at the President of the Board of Directors! You can reach Ray at (813)-732-2053/raymonahan@c21be.com

Amber Joan

Past President

Amber received a Juris Doctor from Stetson University College of Law, magna cum laude, with a Certificate of Concentration in Elder Law. While in law school, Amber served on the Stetson Law Review, received the Matthew L. Bender Elder Law Book Award for academic achievement in Elder Law and Estate Planning courses, was inducted into the National Order of Scribes for excellence in legal writing, and received the Victor O. Wehle Award for excellence in trial advocacy. Additionally, Amber was recognized with the William F. Blews Pro Bono Service Award.

Sean

Wendy Yeo

Shannon Hill

Shannon has been a part of the Southshore Chamber for many years and was the 2014 Honorary Mayor of Southshore.  She is currently the Area Director of the local Kids ‘R’ Kids franchises that have been active members of the community since 2007. With a passion for making a difference and love of children, Shannon also sits on the board of directors for the non-profit organization Girls of the World Inc.  Shannon resides in Apollo Beach with her husband, an Army Veteran and Fire Rescue Division Chief,  and two children who attend Kids ‘R’ Kids. Shannon and her team of directors take pride in creating an environment where every family, child and staff member feel welcomed, loved, accepted, and valued. She believes that providing safe, high quality early education is crucial in the lifelong success of every child who passes through her doors. 

Lea Manningham

Girls of the World, Inc.

Lea Manningham was born and raised in Cleveland, Ohio in 1977. While in middle school, Lea played baseball, basketball, and ran track (her favorite sport). During the transition from middle school to high school, life changed for her; as Lea became a teen mom at 16 years old. She was in a domestic violence relationship and endured homelessness. However, Lea did not allow these challenges to hinder her from becoming a phenomenal mother and leader. She continued her education and received a degree in theology from Warner University. Lea always wanted to give back to the young girls in her community. Her passion is to guide, educate and empower them to live productive lives. Lea has mentored hundreds of young ladies throughout Florida and Ohio and hopes to reach more girls in other states.

Bonnie Peacock

Treasurer

Money Mates

Jason Newmyer

Advent Health Riverview

Jason Newmyer currently serves as the President and CEO of AdventHealth Riverview, an 80-bed hospital in Riverview, Florida.  In addition, he serves as Divisional Vice President of Ambulatory Performance for our West Florida Division.  At AdventHealth Riverview, Jason will provide executive leadership and oversee the day-to-day operations of the hospital, working alongside his leadership teams to ensure the delivery of high-quality care throughout the Riverview community.

Jason will ensure his team is building foundational community relationships with the objective to have our neighbors “know us, trust us and choose us” when they need us. He is committed to delivering high-quality, faith-based health care you expect for your family. 

Jason has had the pleasure of working at AdventHealth since 2004. Prior to becoming CEO of AdventHealth Riverview, he had an executive assignment at AdventHealth Dade City and AdventHealth Zephyrhills.  Under his leadership, AdventHealth Dade City had significant turnaround in volumes and financial growth, as well as safety and quality. He led his team on an intentional journey to improve quality, financial viability, patient experience and the community narrative.  In doing so, they achieved the highest scores in clinical excellence with a grade “A” from the prestigious Leapfrog Group and a CMS 5-star rating for the hospital’s transitional care unit. 

In prior years, he served as Assistant Vice President of Specialty Service Lines at AdventHealth Tampa, Assistant Vice President of Strategic Planning for AdventHealth’s West Florida Division, Senior Consultant for AdventHealth Orlando and Executive Director for an Ambulatory Surgery Center. 

Jason invests his time in the community by serving on various boards and supports local charities. He also works closely with local organizations and supports community outreach programs.

Jason earned his Master of Business Administration with a technology management concentration from the University of Phoenix and his Bachelor of Business Administration from Walla Walla University. He is also Lean Sigma certified and is trained and certified in the Cerner Millennium Fundamentals.

Beyond the hospital walls, he enjoys spending time with his family. His wife Nicole, himself, and two children are highly active in the community. Nicole and Jason serve at their children’s school and church. He is an avid sports fan and enjoys playing tennis, basketball, and golf.   Jason views it as an honor to serve the community and deeply values the mission of AdventHealth.

Sarah Baez

Matt Permuth

Vesta Property Services

Matthew serves as the Regional Vice President at Vesta Property Services, bringing a wealth of experience from his extensive career in the hospitality industry. Having dedicated a decade to Vesta, he has held various influential roles, including General Manager and Director of Program Development.

Matthew’s industry expertise extends beyond Vesta. He previously worked as the Regional Director of Operations for a major country club and contributed to the Hillsborough Childcare Licensing Board while managing the Apollo Beach Racquet and Fitness Club. There, he oversaw a diverse range of operations, including a 100-child afterschool program, restaurant management, and tennis court facilities.

Matthew is driven by a commitment to making a positive impact on both residents and staff. His dedication earned him the “Administrator of the Year” award at Clear Choice Health Care before he rejoined Vesta in 2019. In recognition of his leadership in community-focused initiatives, he was honored with the 2021 Community Leader of the Year award by the South Hillsborough County Chamber.

Matthew holds an MBA from the University of South Florida and has lived in Peoria, Illinois; Louisville, Kentucky; and Cleveland, Ohio before relocating to Tampa in 2004.

Dr. Julie Richardson

HCC SouthShore

Dr. Julie Richardson is the Dean of Student Services at the SouthShore Campus of Hillsborough Community College. In January of 2010, Dr. Richardson started her HCC career and has worked as a Financial Aid Manager, Assistant Dean, and Dean of Student Services at three of the five campuses.

Dr. Richardson earned her bachelor’s degree in communications from the University of Wisconsin – Superior in 1999. In 2002, Dr. Richardson began her higher education journey as a financial aid professional. After spending over ten years in financial aid, Dr. Richardson enrolled in courses for her master’s degree. In 2013, she earned her master’s degree in leadership in Higher Education from Capella University and started a new job as an Assistant Dean of advising. After five years as an Assistant Dean, Dr. Richardson was promoted to Dean of Student Services. In November of 2020, Dr. Richardson earned her doctoral degree in Educational Leadership and Management.

Dr. Richardson serves a Lead Dean of Advising for HCC. She has been a member of the of the Council of Student Affairs for the State of Florida for five years. She served on the Brandon YMCA Board of Directors for two years. Dr. Richardson has been a member of the of the Association of Florida Colleges for 12 years.

Dr. Richardson’s passion for higher education has been the foundation for her commitment to guiding students along their educational journey through graduation.

Chasidy Grissom

Khalid Abu

Pita Kebob

Khalid Abouelhouda is the proud owner and operator of Pita Kebob, a casual Mediterranean restaurant nestled in Ruskin. Khalid was born and raised in Morocco, where he developed a deep love for food and cooking. After moving to the States twenty-five years ago, he pursued his education degree while working in various restaurants and acquiring skills from some of the finest chefs in New York city. Though he taught in public school for almost eight years, his passion for cooking and serving diners never faded. A devoted family man, Khalid loves spending his free time watching soccer and cherishing quality moments with his wife Siham and their two sons Ayoub and Yuness. Finally, he decided to make Florida his home and fulfill his lifelong dream of opening his own restaurant. Since then, Pita Kebob has been thriving in the community for over a decade, offering flavorful dishes and dining experiences to all those who visit.

Matt Urbanovsky