In the 2021-2022 football season, Tampa Electric teamed up with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to recognize a few of the “Game Changers” among us – specifically, minority small business leaders or owners. Six times during the season, the Bucs donated $2,000 to each of the selected business people to help pay their business’ electric bill. Those honored receive a Bucs jersey with their name on it, two tickets and a parking pass to a game, and pre-game sideline credentials. What a score!
Meet the Game Changers:
Our first Business Game Changer, Jerel McCants, is the founder of Jerel McCants Architecture, Inc. As a local business owner and advocate, Jerel stays very busy serving social, political and fraternal non-profits and organizations in our community. Karen Sparkman, Tampa Electric’s Vice President of Customer Experience, was at the game to present Jerel with this recognition.
Our second Business Game Changer, Ashley Butler, is Franchise Owner and President of Ice Cold Air Discount Auto Repair at 410 S. Dale Mabry. As a local business owner and advocate, Ashley stays very busy hosting Car Care Clinics at her automotive repair shop to empower, educate, and inspire the community. Karen Sparkman, Tampa Electric’s Vice President of Customer Experience, was at the game to present Ashley with this recognition.
Our third Business Game Changer, Shaun Womack, is President and Owner of Versa-Tile & Marble INC. Shaun is also the founder of Method One, a nonprofit organization that helps teach at-risk young men the trade, so they can earn a good living and take care of their families the right way. Gerry Chasse, Chief Operating Officer at Tampa Electric, was at the game to present Shaun with this recognition.
Our fourth Business Game Changer, James Rizk, is President and Founder of OHC Environmental Engineering, Inc. which provides occupational health and safety, indoor air quality and comprehensive environmental consulting services in the southeastern United States. Karen Sparkman, Tampa Electric’s Vice President of Customer Experience, was at the game to present James with this recognition.
Our fifth Business Game Changer, Allen Greene II, is Co-Chief Collaborator of Envision, a construction management and commercial flooring company. Allen believes that by adding value to the Envision team members, they are ultimately adding value to the community. Karen Sparkman, Tampa Electric’s Vice President of Customer Experience, was at the game to present Allen (far right) with this recognition.
Our sixth and final Business Game Changer is Ben Walker, founder and CEO of Buyer’s Point, a leading source of low voltage wall plates and accessories. Along with his responsibilities as a business owner, Walker maintains active involvement in a number of business and advocacy societies, including GZL Education Foundation and Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity. Karen Sparkman, Tampa Electric’s Vice President of Customer Experience, was at the game to present Ben with this recognition.
Congratulations to all and Go Bucs!
