President

Richard Sanchez

I am a lifelong resident of Tampa and I have been a member of the Alliance for more than five years. I have served as a Board member and am in my second year as President. I am on the Membership and Outreach Committee and was a part of the Discover the Island Committee for 2014 as well as volunteering for previous DTI’s. I am currently retired but I was previously employed by the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office in the IT Department. Previously, I was employed by Verizon for 33 years in various positions. My interests include military history, lighthouses and the wildlife on Egmont Key. I was volunteer at the Florida Aquarium as a diver and am a member of the Florida Lighthouse Association as well as the U. S. Lighthouse Society. I am also involved in the Friends of Narcissus organization and the Propeller Club, Port of Tampa. I am very interested in restoring the Egmont Lighthouse to its original appearance and preserving it as a historic site.

Vice President

Cindy Para

Treasurer

Pam Kana

Secretary

Melissa Buhler

Directors

Doug Bradley

I am originally from Florida and have lived in Pinellas County for 49 years. I retired from Honeywell Military Avionics where I was an Electronics Technician and Work Director. Amelia, my wife, also retired from Honeywell. I have two children, a son and a daughter. I am a member of Skycrest Methodist Church and have been involved with the Egmont Key Alliance for 15 years and have been a Board member for more than 4 years (now in third two year term).

Elga Correa

David Barker

Richard Powell

I grew up in Lakeland, graduated from the University of South Florida in Tampa, and have been a Pinellas County resident since 1983. I’m currently employed as a Medical Courier after retiring from a 23 year career in electronics, where I held various titles in engineering, training, and management for both a defense contractor and a large biomedical equipment manufacturer. I enjoy cycling, kayaking, and just about anything having to do with being outdoors – especially being on and in the water. I was SCUBA certified back in 1981, and fulfilled a lifelong dream in 2007 when I took courses and made my first solo skydive. I’ve been an avid nature and history buff since I was a young boy, so when I attended my first Discover the Island event in 2009, I was immediately hooked on both Egmont Key and Egmont Key Alliance, and became a member on the spot. In addition to enjoying monthly workdays and special events out on the island, it’s been my pleasure to work with fellow DTI Committee members to help plan, maintain and present to the public the same event that so captivated me back in 2009, and I look forward to doing so for many years to come.