Welcome! The Tampa Bay Branch has been active since the Chapter's inception in 2004, officially becoming a distinct Branch in 2009. The Branch primarily serves members in the Hillsborough, Pinellas, Polk, Pasco, Hernando, Citrus and Sumter counties, although ALL members of the Chapter are welcome to attend the Branch's programs.
Membership
Membership in the USGBC Florida Gulf Coast Chapter means you are an active member of all Branches, including the Tampa Bay Branch. To join the Chapter, click here. Membership has its privileges!
In addition to getting discounted admission to Branch events, you get to associate yourself with a like-minded group of green-thinking professionals,
as well as secure benefits such as appearance in
our popular online, searchable membership directory.
Volunteer Opportunities
We love our volunteers! Our volunteer family is our lifeblood and their contributions are priceless. They are smart and passionate, fun and tireless, giving and successful. They know that their actions have the potential to make a huge difference in our Gulf Coast community -- now and in the future -- by helping educate, enlighten and empower our region to adopt an approach to building that is both ecologically and economically sustainable.
And they have a heckuva lot of fun while making industry connections and new friends while
educating members and friends!
If you are interested in volunteering at the Tampa Bay Branch, contact Taylor Ralph.
Branch Events
The Tampa Bay Branch holds monthly educational programs at various venues throughout the area. Programs provide great opportunities for socializing and GREENworking with fellow Branch members and visitors. Please check the Calendar of Events for information about upcoming Branch programs. Chapter membership also assures that you will receive email notification about our programs.
Branch Governing Council and Committees
The volunteers listed below steer the Tampa Bay Branch's focus on offering quality education programs about green building and sustainability. Please don't hesitate to reach out to any of them concerning questions about the Chapter or the Branch.
Tampa Bay Branch Governing Council
- Vice-Chair -- Al LaPera (TLC Engineering for Architecture)
- Emerging Professionals Representative -- Sarah Mason (REAL Building Consultants)
Active Branch Committees