Meet Our Leaders

Directors

The Tampa Bay Defense Alliance’s Board of Directors represents a cross section of local business and former Military Leaders. Our Directors have come from the banking, investment, legal, defense, media, transportation, and medical industries. They are known in their industries as collaborative communicators and have all held positions of significance with a wide variety of community organizations. The Veterans on our Board, having served in the Air Force, Navy and Army, have over 150 years of combined service to our country. Our veterans have all served at MacDill AFB, giving them a unique and qualified perspective on issues and initiatives pertaining to MacDill.

Our Directors are:

Kathleen-Nestor

Kathleen Nestor
Vice President

Crystal Teed
Secretary

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Maxine Reyes
Board Member

Raj S. Ambay, MD, DDS
Board Member

Donna Huneycutt, J.D.
Board Member

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Capt (ret) Jim Philpitt
Board Member

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MG (ret) Mike Jones
Board Member

Senior Advisors

A key strength of the TBDA is a unique group of “Advisors” – volunteering their time and sharing their experience and expertise in addressing plans, issues or initiatives presented to the Alliance. This Advisory Board purposely includes Retired General Officers and Flag Officers representing the Air Force, Army and Coast Guard.  The Advisory Board members regularly attend board meetings and participate with committee activities.
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Brig Gen (ret) Chip Diehl
Senior Advisor

Community Partners

We are pleased to have the support of local Chambers of Commerce and Economic Development Corporations.

Founders Board