Historic Preservation Challenge Grant Review Committee

The purpose of this Committee is to promote historic preservation, heritage tourism, and related economic development within Hillsborough County (both incorporated and unincorporated areas.)

Membership:

The membership of this Committee shall be appointed by the BOCC and shall be comprised of nine members. Composition is specified as follows:

Nine members to include residents from the unincorporated area of Hillsborough County and at least one resident from each municipality.

  • Up to six Unincorporated Hillsborough County Residents
  • 1 City of Temple Terrace Resident
  • 1 City of Plant City Resident
  • 1 City of Tampa Resident

Members are to have experience in one or more of the following areas:

  • Historic Preservation
  • Architecture
  • Heritage Tourism
  • Marketing and Economic Development
  • Landscape Architecture
  • Interior Design

Terms:

Members shall serve two year terms. There is no limit to the number of terms a committee member may serve.

Authority:

Approved by BOCC during December 7, 2011, BOCC Meeting. Item F-4, Regular Agenda. Amended August 16, 2017 BOCC Meeting, removing term limits.

Meetings:

TBD

Contact:

Derek P. Shavor
Economic Development
601 E. Kennedy Blvd., 20th Fl
Tampa, FL 33601
Phone: (813) 272-5560

Members:

Member Position Dates of Service
Ms. Shelby Bender City of Plant City Resident -
Historic Preservation
02/22/2012 -
03/31/2024*
Mr. Theodore Couch, Jr. City of Tampa Resident -
Marketing & Economic Development
02/22/2012 -
03/31/2024*
Mr. Victor Crist  City of Tampa Resident -
Historic Preservation 
04/01/2022 -
03/31/2024
Mr. Georgi Feshev  City of Tampa Resident -
Historic Tourism
06/16/2021 -
06/30/2025*
Mr. Keith Greminger City of Tampa Resident -
Architecture
05/16/2018 -
03/31/2024*
Mr. Jerel McCants Architecture 10/18/2023 -
10/18/2025
Mr. Michael Pruitt  Unincorporated HC Resident -
Architecture
06/16/2021 -
06/30/2025*
Ms. Vivian Salaga City of Tampa Resident -
Architecture
05/16/2018 -
03/31/2024*
Professor E. Christian Wells City of Temple Terrace Resident -
Historic Preservation
01/09/2013 -
03/31/2024*

* Reappointment