Ray Monahan

Past 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

Sean Andrews

President

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

Sarah was born and raised in WI where she completed her undergraduate degree at Alverno College.  She relocated to Florida in 2013 with her husband, two children and her mother and worked in the telecom industry for 15 years before getting laid off.  The layoff caused her to take a leap of faith and become an entrepreneur as the owner of CarePatrol of Bradenton serving seniors and their families in finding the best independent living, assisted living and memory care communities to suit their needs when living at home is no longer the safest or best option. Even though her company name is CarePatrol of Bradenton she serves seniors from Riverview to Sun City Center and more- free of charge.

When she’s not working, she’s taking her kids to participate in volunteer activities through the chamber and the Rotary Club of Sun City Center where she is currently an active member and just recently stepped down as secretary. Her enthusiasm and diligence earned her the ‘New Member of the Year’ award for 2021 and the ‘Community Leader of the Year Award’ in 2022 with the South Hillsborough Chamber of Commerce.  The volunteer work has enabled her children to see community members that are less fortunate or able-bodied and how they can make a difference.

Yard work, house cleaning, trying to keep houseplants alive and tending to the two family dogs- a Black Mouth Cur/Lab mix and an energetic Siberian Husky- while listening to a good book are her more productive hobbies, while shopping until stores close is her more expensive hobby

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.

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