Board of directors

Patrick Mazza | President

Patrick was born in New York and moved to Florida in 1977 with his parents and three brothers. In 1985, he graduated from St. Petersburg Junior College (now St. Petersburg College) with his A.A. in Computer Science. He then transferred to the University of South Florida St. Petersburg and in 1987, received his first B.S. in Human Resource Management and in 1988 received his second B.S. in Finance.

He currently lives in Largo, FL with his beautiful bride, Julia, of 24 years and his three wonderful children - Nicholas, Annamarie and Brendan. He is the President of Otegrity Insurance Solutions with over 33 years experience in the commercial insurance industry. He is a risk manager for businesses specializing in commercial insurance and helps business owners understand their insurance programs, and reduce their total cost of insurance. He is a member of St. Matthew Catholic Church in Largo and loves to spend time with his family.

Denise Seaman | Treasurer

Denise Seaman is the Owner of HomeCare Now, and currently lives in Oldsmar, FL with her husband Bill of 36 years. She is blessed to have a son Billie who lives and serves as a Firefighter in Houston, TX with his beautiful wife Krystal and two children.

Denise has her BS in Accounting from Portland State University, and Certified Management Accountant certification. Denise worked in Portland, Oregon for 18 years in the accounting field, and relocated to Charlotte, NC and then Baltimore MD for various career growth opportunities in Operations and Finance. Another opportunity took her to Tampa, FL as she worked as VP of Operations for the SE Region. Growing up in a military family and living on the east and west coasts prepared her for an adult life of many relocations around the US. This has enabled her to see so much of God’s amazing creations across our wonderful country.

She was raised in the Catholic faith, and is currently a member of Harborside Christian Church located in Safety Harbor. She believes God led her to her new career owning a home healthcare agency serving those in need in our community. 30 years working in Finance, Accounting and Operations in the corporate world honed her skill set to enable her to own and operate a successful company serving her community. She is excited to continue to see God’s plan for her life revealed in more amazing ways.

Randy Hiepe | Board Member

Mr. Hiepe earned his Bachelor of Science in Accounting from the University of South Florida in Tampa and his Juris Doctor from Stetson College of Law in Gulfport, Florida. He has been practicing law since 1981. In 1998 he redirected his practice to the area of consumer bankruptcy, and has limited his practice to filing Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcies since that time. He has filed over 3,000 bankruptcies during his career. He emphasizes personal representation of all of his clients while assisting them in rebuilding their financial lives through the bankruptcy process. Currently, Mr. Hiepe operates consumer bankruptcy offices in St. Petersburg and Lakeland.

Mr. Hiepe is a lifelong resident of Pinellas County and has had family ties to Pinellas and Polk counties. He resides in Pinellas County with his wife and their son. They are long-time active members of their church and are involved in several Christian ministries.

Charles DiMarco | Board Member

Charles DiMarco is the President/CEO of New Life Solutions, where their mission is to “protect the unborn, share the gospel, and transform our communities – one life at a time”. He has over 25 years of experience in disciplines such as B2B/B2C marketing, international branding, strategic marketing, social media marketing, global operations, sales, and entrepreneurial start-ups.

Charles has had the opportunity to travel to Italy, Ireland, and the Philippines to help address the needs and strategic direction of the organizations for which he has worked. He also served as an Adjunct Instructor at St. Petersburg College teaching courses in the College of Business such as Social Media Marketing; Services Marketing; Marketing Promotions; Sales, Negotiations, and Customer Relationship Management; and Entrepreneurial Sales and Marketing.

Charles has an MBA in International Business and Marketing Strategy as well as an undergraduate degree in Marketing from the University of South Florida. He has been formally trained by The Gallup Organization in developing strengths-based teams and communicating employee engagement principles as well as by PPG Industries in creating and implementing Business Process Excellence.

He has attended Starkey Road Baptist church for 30 years where in 2019 he served as the Chairman of the Deacons. Charles has been formally trained by Crown Financial Ministries and for the last 16 years has had the opportunity to lead small groups in their journey towards financial freedom. Charles and his wife Cindy are the parents to two boys and teach a Sunday School class for married couples focused on the biblical applications of marriage principles.

Neal graduated from the University of Florida with a degree in Finance. He is currently FINRA Series 6, 7, 24, and 65 licensed. He also holds the following designations: Chartered Life Underwriter, Certified Financial Planner, Qualified Kingdom Advisor and Chartered Financial Consultant. For more than 30 years, Neal has worked with clients to help them develop their long-term goals and then implement strategies to achieve them. Particular areas of concentration in his practice are Biblically Responsible Investing and a broad range of charitable giving strategies. He has previously served as president of the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors (NAIFA) Pinellas Chapter. Neal is happily married and has four grown children.

Alec Chaney | Board Member

Alec graduated from the University of Mississippi in 2019, having completed his degree in Risk Management and Insurance. Upon his return to his hometown of St. Louis, Missouri, he co-founded a small marketing Agency, which flourished until 2021 when the pandemic disrupted business operations and subsequently led to its sale. During this time, Alec felt a calling from God to pursue new opportunities, which led him to move sixteen hours across the country to Tampa Bay, Florida.

For the past three and a half years, Alec has worked as a risk insurance consultant, collaborating with mid to large-sized employers to align the financial impact of benefits with their company cultures. In 2024, he joined the board and is committed to guiding the chamber's growth and serving as a beacon of light across the Tampa Bay area.

Joey Allen | Board Member

Joey Allen has been a dedicated resident of Tampa Bay since 2005, when he relocated with his family to assist in founding Cornerstone Christian Church on the University of South Florida campus. With a strong educational background, Joey holds a bachelor’s degree in finance and his MBA from the University of Tampa.

Joey serves as a Financial Advisor specializing in Biblically Responsible investing with Inspire Advisors. Joey's professional journey is marked by his unwavering commitment to his clients. He is passionate about helping them develop effective investment strategies that are not only financially sound but also aligned with their Biblical values. Joey believes that successful financial planning goes beyond numbers; it involves understanding and integrating his clients' goals, principles, and aspirations into their investment plans.

Joey is dedicated to providing personalized guidance and support. He strives to build lasting relationships with his clients, ensuring they feel confident and secure in their financial decisions. Joey's approach is characterized by a blend of professional expertise and genuine care for the people he serves, making him a trusted advisor in the Tampa Bay community.