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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
Peter Schwarz
Schwarz & Baskin Real EstatePeter Schwarz has lived in the Tampa Bay area since 1985 and now resides in Ruskin, FL.
Mr. Schwarz has been practicing Real Estate in the Tampa Bay area for 20 years and is the Broker/Owner of This Sold House Realty, Inc. (residential realtors) and Schwarz & Baskin Business and Commercial Brokers, Inc. Mr. Schwarz also owns 909-Soldman, Inc. a marketing and advertising company specializing in small locally owned businesses. Mr. Schwarz is a County Certified Mediator and is on the Professional Standards Committee of the Greater Tampa Association of Realtors. He is also on the Land Zoning Appeals Board of Hillsborough County. Other affiliations include; Business Brokers of Florida, International Business Brokers and Board of Director for South Shore Chamber of Commerce.
Michael Ball
Edward Jones FinancialWendy Yeo
Board Treasurer
Suncoast Credit UnionShannon Hill
Kids R Kids SouthShore & WatersetShannon 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
Board Secretary
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.
Lisa Birkhead
Tom Campbell
Flamboozled
Trish Ellis
Align Right South Shore
Trish Ellis is a highly respected and successful broker owner of Align Right Realty South Shore located in the beautiful South Shore area. With over 8 years of experience in the real estate industry, Trish has built a reputation for her exceptional market knowledge, unmatched customer service, and her ability to consistently deliver outstanding results for her clients.
As the owner of Align Right Realty South Shore, Trish has created a supportive and collaborative work environment that encourages growth and development for all her agents. Her commitment to providing her agents with the tools, resources, and training they need to succeed has earned her a reputation as one of the most sought-after brokers in the industry.
Trish's passion for real estate is contagious, and her dedication to her clients is unparalleled. She takes great pride in helping her clients navigate the complex world of real estate, whether they are buying, selling, or investing in property. Her clients appreciate her honesty, integrity, and her ability to always put their needs first.
Trish is currently seeking experienced and driven agents to join her team. She understands that a successful brokerage is built on the strength of its agents, and she is committed to providing her team with the support they need to achieve their goals. If you are an ambitious real estate professional looking to take your career to the next level, Trish would be honored to speak with you about the exciting opportunities available at Align Right Realty South Shore.Bonnie Peacock
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.
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.
Melanie Davis
Executive Director
melanie@southshorechamberofcommerce.org