WHO WE ARE
As a professional chapter of the American Marketing Association and a trusted ally in its nationwide network, AMA Tampa Bay stands strong in its mission to provide opportunities for Tampa Bay marketers to expand their knowledge, improve their skills, and grow in their careers through access to leaders in the field and skill-building content. Our vision is to be the most valued marketing association membership in Tampa Bay.
Our culture is special in that it is common for us to question "the way things have always been done," and our creative ideas are always accompanied by practical solutions. The unique combination of scholarly study and managerial application can only be found in the AMA culture.
WHAT WE OFFER
Cutting-Edge Programming
- We invite local and regional industry leaders to guide transforming presentations in the areas of productivity, design, innovation, and more.
- Learn from C-level marketing influencers as they deliver thought-leading content with real-world application across intimate roundtables, full-day conferences, and convenient online webinars.
- Learn the necessary tools to thrive in the ever-changing B2B & B2C landscapes.
Connections
- Engage, connect, and establish relationships with hundreds of marketers across all disciplines, industries, and career levels throughout Tampa Bay.
- Find business partners or mentors with innovative and thought-provoking perspectives.
- Get real one-on-one dialogue and share ideas among some of the brightest creative minds in and around Tampa Bay.
Career Advancement
- Get inspired and motivated through the abundance of exclusive opportunities available with AMA Tampa Bay. Visit our career center to see the latest marketing jobs available in Tampa Bay.
- Build out your resume and gain rewarding hands-on experience as a volunteer in our local chapter. Learn more about volunteer opportunities at AMA Tampa Bay.
- Share thought leadership or leverage a variety of career insights by visiting the AMA Tampa Bay blog.
AMA TAMPA BAY COLLEGIATE CHAPTERS
Tampa Bay is home to several AMA Collegiate Chapters including Florida Southern College, St. Leo University, The University of South Florida, and The University of Tampa. Activities within Collegiate Chapters include extracurricular activities such as workshops, live agency experiences, leadership development, hard skills acquisition, national conferences, and others.
Collegiate Chapters also provide student members the opportunity to join the largest Professional Marketing Organization in the United States and engage with a strong community of Marketing Professionals through AMA Tampa Bay.
AMA TAMPA BAY BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Executive Committee
Rich Odato
President
Rich Odato is President & Chief Creative Officer of Odato Marketing Group, a results-driven agency whose case studies have earned multiple AMA "Marketer of the Year" and "Grand Marketer of the Year" honors in Tampa Bay and Pittsburgh across categories such as healthcare, education, B2B, and consumer brands. A longtime AMA Tampa Bay leader, Rich has served on the Tampa Bay board in several roles. As VP of Membership, he leverages decades of brand, digital, and community-building experience to strengthen member engagement, grow the chapter, and connect Tampa Bay's marketers with the programs, mentors, and partnerships that advance their careers.
Tyler Adams
President Elect/VP Communications
Tyler Adams is the Director of Marketing for Pools on the Gulf, where he leads marketing and market development for over a dozen franchises across Florida and Alabama. He has led national and global business launches in the pharmaceutical, software, franchise development, and home services industries. He’s also taught digital marketing at several universities across the country including the University of Kansas,
University of Denver, Vanderbilt, and Columbia University.
Tyler is new to Florida after living all over the country and is very excited to now call Tampa his home. As the VP of Communications, he looks forward to connecting and bringing together Tampa Bay’s marketing communities and building the Tampa Bay chapter.
Kelsy Long
Immediate Past President
Kelsy serves as the Director of Media Relations for Clearwater Marine Aquarium. She leads all media pitching, story development, content strategy, and content distribution to advance CMA’s mission and enhance the brand. Her efforts are focused on garnering international, regional, and local coverage for CMA. Kelsy has secured publicity in media outlets such as Good Morning America, Travel + Leisure, CNN, Boston Globe, and USA Today.
Carmen Murillo
VP Operations
Pat Cooper
VP of Programming
Board Members
Evan Brennar
VP of Collegiate
Carolina Brom
VP Marketer of the Year
