Board of Directors
2023 - 2024
The volunteer Board of Directors governs the University Area Community Development Corporation, Inc. The board is comprised of local business leaders, community residents and public officials. The board sets policy on all matters related to University Area CDC including personnel, financial, programmatic, strategic planning and evaluation and provides oversight in all these areas. These dedicated volunteers share a vision and desire to accomplish common goals to advance the community.
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CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD
DR. ERIC M. EISENBERG
Dean – USF College of Arts & Sciences
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VICE CHAIRMAN
LEON PAIGE
Deputy Sheriff – Reserve
Hills Co. Sheriff’s Office
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TREASURER
NEALY WHEAT
Chief Financial Officer
The American Society for Nondestructive Testing
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SECRETARY
DARLENE STAUNKO
Community Resident
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CHAIRMAN EMERITUS
SEN. VICTOR D. CRIST
Former Florida State Senator
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BOARD MEMBER
NOEMI CRUZ
Sr. Director Local Market Healthcare Services
Florida Blue – West Florida
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BOARD MEMBER
TYSON DAVIS
Chief Financial Officer
Advent Health
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BOARD MEMBER
JON DENGLER
Executive Director/CEO
WellBuilt Bikes
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BOARD MEMBER
MARK DOWNING
President
MRD Services
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BOARD MEMBER
ROSS FABIAN
President
Mid Florida Youth Football
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BOARD MEMBER
PATRICE GINGRAS
Real Estate Manager
CBRE
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BOARD MEMBER
JAMES JACKSON
Major
Hills. Co. Sheriff’s Office
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BOARD MEMBER
KENNETH JONES
Manager
Hillsborough County
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BOARD MEMBER
JENNIFER A. SWEET
CEO
Aetna Better Health of Florida Inc