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Retired General, Chief Financial Officer Among ‘Most
Influential Black Directors’
BY IRIS B. HOLTON Sentinel City Editor
Earlier this month, a na- tional African American mag- azine named a city official among its “2017 Power 300, the Most Influential Black Corporate Directors.” The de- signees appear in the Novem- ber issue of Savoy Magazine, a leading African American culture, business and lifestyle publication.
Two individuals from the Tampa Bay Area are included on the list this year. They are Ms. Sonya C. Little, Chief Financial Officer for the City of Tampa, and General Lloyd W. Newton, Retired, U. S. Air Force.
In April 2016, sharehold- ers elected Ms. Little as a di- rector of $27 billion Hancock Holding Company. Hancock is the parent company of one of America’s strongest, safest banks operating as Hancock Bank and Whitney Bank. Ms. Little serves on the com- pany’s board and on the risk and audit committees.
Ms. Little was hired as the City of Tampa’s Chief Fi- nancial Officer in May 2011.
SONYA LITTLE City of Tampa Chief Financial Officer
She is responsible for admin- istering the City’s annual budget and credit and debt portfolio. She is also respon- sible for managing primary functions of accounting, banking grants, and pension fund administration.
She came to the City with more than 17 years of invest- ment banker and financial advisor experience.
Ms. Little has served on several non-profit boards and frequently mentors young, as- piring business professionals.
A native of Crystal River, Ms. Little graduated from
the University of South Florida with a degree in Busi- ness Management. She holds both NASD Series 7 and 63 li- censes.
General Lloyd W. Newton is a retired Com- mander of the U. S. Air Force. During a military career that spanned 34 years, General Newton served as the Com- mander of the Air Education and Training Command with the responsibility for recruit- ing training and educating Air Force personnel. His com- mand included 13 bases, more than 43,000 active duty personnel and 14,000 civil- ians.
During his career, Gen- eral Newton was decorated for distinguished service and received numerous honors. He is also a combat aviator with more than 4,000 flight hours, and a member of the Air Demonstration Squadron, the Thunderbirds.
General Newton gradu- ated from Tennessee State University with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Aviation Education. He earned his Master’s Degree from George Washington University in Public Administration.
Ms. Little and General Newton join such notables as Regina Benjamin, M. D., former U. S. Surgeon Gen- eral; Alexis Herman, for- mer Secretary of Labor, U. S. Department of Labor, Rod- erick R. Paige, former U. S. Secretary of Education, and M. Lee Pelton, President of Emerson College on the list of 300.
The fall issue of the maga- zine features 300 of the most outstanding African Ameri- can executives, influencers, entrepreneurs, and achievers serving on the boards of pub- licly held companies.
GENERAL LLOYD W. NEWTON, RETIRED U. S. Air Force
Two Pedestrians Killed, 1 Injured In Car Accident
TANAYSHA TROUTMAN 7/20/1989 --- 11/12/2017
Only one of three women survived after being struck by a vehicle late Sunday. The ac- cident took place at the inter- section of Providence Road and Providence Lakes Blvd.
According to the Hillsbor- ough County Sheriff’s Office, around 10:30 p.m., Ms. Tanaysha Troutman, 28, of Tampa, Ms. Victoria Pat- ten, 23, of Brandon, and Ms. Arlene Stephanie Jordan Cruz, 38, of Gibsonton, stopped their vehicles in the median turn lane of Provi- dence Road, south of Provi- dence Lakes Blvd. They were standing outside of their vehi- cles arguing when all three walked into the southbound
VICTORIA PATTEN 5/15/1984 --- 11/12/2017
median lane of Providence Road.
All three women were struck by a 2005 Hyundai, driven by Guillermo R. Ruiz, 22, of Wesley Chapel. Ms. Troutman and Ms. Patten both died at the scene. Ms. Jordan Cruz was trans- ported to Tampa General Hospital, with non-life threat- ening injuries, police said.
Police said Ruiz had an odor of alcohol on his breath and admitted to having con- sumed beer earlier in the evening. He submitted to a blood draw. Charges are pending the toxicology report. The investigation is continu- ing.
FYI
7th Annual Thanksgiving Outreach Planned
The East Tampa Business and Civic Association, Inc., (ETBCA) will host its 7TH Annual Thanksgiving Outreach “Feed- ing The Community” Event. It will take place Saturday, No- vember 18, beginning at 11 a.m., at the 29th Street Church of Christ, 3310 N. 29th Street.
This year, those in atten- dance will enjoy the traditional Thanksgiving meal in a festive atmosphere. Once the meal is over, the attendees will receive a bag of groceries. There will also be clothing, shoes, and household items available.
MS. DIANNE HART
“We’re encouraging everyone in the community to come out and join us for this annual event. We are also having a Blood Drive. It will take place from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. We’re asking everyone to give the gift of life this holiday season,” Ms. Di- anne Hart, CEO of the East Tampa Business & Civic Associ- ation (ETBCA) said.
Those who donate blood will receive a free wellness checkup.
For additional information about the event contact the ETBCA Office at (813) 248-3977.
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