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American Marketing Association Tampa Bay Announces 2026-2027 Board of Directors
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Media Contact:
Rich Odato
president@amatampabay.org
941-780-3452
American Marketing Association Tampa Bay
Announces 2026-27 Board of Directors
TAMPA, Fla., July 29, 2026 — The American Marketing Association Tampa Bay chapter (AMA Tampa Bay) today announced its board of directors for the 2026-2027 season.
The new board takes over with a robust calendar in place, featuring at least one learning event and one networking event every month.
The incoming board brings an unusually deep bench of senior marketing talent to the chapter, including agency owners, senior executives from Tampa Bay-area firms, and consultants with international brand experience.
The 2026-27 AMA Tampa Bay board includes:
● President: Rich Odato, Odato Marketing
● Immediate Past President: Kelsy Long, Vistra Communications
● President Elect/VP Communications: Tyler Adams, Blue Haven Pools
● VP Operations: Carmen Murillo, formerly of The Melting Pot and McDonald's
● VP Programming: Pat Cooper, Pegasystems
● VP Sponsorships: Sean Galbraith, Orange 142
● VP Membership and Volunteers: Dzuy Nguyen, Big Sea
● VP At Large: Casey Young, Friends of the Riverwalk
● VP Collegiate: Evan Brenner, Geographic Solutions
● VP Market Research: Kevin Nobles, Nobles Research, formerly of Procter & Gamble
● VP Marketer of the Year: Carolina Brom, Pampa Consulting, formerly of Natura &Co
"This is an exceptionally strong board, and it comes at exactly the right time as AI and other innovations impact our industry on a daily basis," Odato said. "We're focused on giving marketers in Tampa Bay real value—learning, networking and recognition, plus a path to national PCM certification. With two events a month now on the calendar, there's more opportunity than ever to get involved."
AMA Tampa Bay offers members opportunities for professional development, networking and industry recognition, including access to the American Marketing Association's national Professional Certified Marketer (PCM) credential.
To explore upcoming events and membership, visit amatampabay.org.
About AMA Tampa Bay
Founded in 1972, AMA Tampa Bay is the local chapter of the American Marketing Association, serving marketing professionals, students and educators throughout the Tampa Bay region. The chapter is known for its quality programming and signature recognitions, including the results-based Marketer of the Year competition, the Tampa Bay Marketing Hall of Fame and the Distinguished Educator of the Year award. AMA Tampa Bay also includes three local collegiate chapters, at the University of South Florida, the University of Tampa and Saint Leo University. Nationally, the American Marketing Association has more than 30,000 members.
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