Upper Tampa Bay Education Foundation : Who We Are : Board of Directors

Board of Directors

Our all-volunteer Board of Directors has a strong commitment to serving the schoolchildren and educators in our community. Its primary responsibilities are to control property, manage finances, and direct affairs.

Directors are elected annually and serve for three years or until their successors are elected and have been seated. The incoming President may appoint up to four Directors to serve one-year terms. Ex-officio (nonvoting) members may be appointed to serve on the Board.

The 2017 Board of Directors

John Benincasa, JHB Telephony
Jerry Custin, UTBEF Administrative Entity
Joe Elmer, Future Home Realty
Gerald Jacobs, Go Gerald Realty
Yanya McReynolds, Beamworks, Inc.
Will Miller, Nielsen Media Research
Jeffrey Moss, Pinellas County Schools
Carol Norman, Dermatology Partners
Robin Reynolds, Micro Lumen
Emily Rogers, FirstSource 1
Mary Thomson, Financial Services

Ex-officio member
Margo Flynn, Tampa Bay Downs
Jerry Peruzzi, Upper Tampa Bay Chamber

Our board represents a cross-section of our community and has a passion for educational advocacy. The members work hard to ensure the long-term sustainability of the organization and oversee that the funds raised directly affect those in need of our services.

Board members, scholarship recipients, and family members at the Chamber Awards Night.

Who We Are

Do You Share Our Passion for Education?

Share your time and talents as a volunteer or board member.

Fundraisers

Throughout the year, UTBEF partners with community businesses and organizations for fundraising events. Let us know if you are hosting an event and would like to partner with us. We can assist with planning and volunteers and you can rest assured that your proceeds are going to make a difference to local schoolchildren.

Scholarships and Grants

Be the light that brightens the future for students and teachers. You can help raise awareness and generate funding for $2000 technical scholarships for local high school students and mini-grants to fund teacher projects at area elementary schools. Scholarship awards are based on GPA, leadership, community service, and financial need. Mini-grant recipients are determined by school administrators based on the particular needs of their student population.

Relationships

You won't have more fun for a good cause than sponsoring or volunteering at an event or working on our Scholarship or STAR Mini-Grant committee. Some call us a bit wacky, but our philosophy is that charity should be fun. We depend on sponsorships and volunteers to support our programs and need you on our team. You'll be surprised at what a huge difference a little bit of your time can make.