Chapter President - Larry Clapp

My musical background:
A couple of years of Children's Choir 30-odd years ago.
A couple of years of piano 30-odd years ago.
Five years of band (6th-10th grade, french horn)
A couple of months of guitar and voice lessons about 10 years ago.
Singing with the Heralds since December, 2006.

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Chapter Secretary - Brian Wunderlin

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Chapter Treasurer - Al Kelly

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Chorus Manager - Nick Schwob

Joined the Tampa Chapter of the Barbershop Harmony Society on December 9, 1996. Became a member of the Board of Directors in the Chapter as Administrative Vice President for the years 2000, 2001, 2002 and 2003. Assumed the duties of President of the Chorus in March of 2003 and remained in that position for 2004 and 2005. Became the Immediate Past President and the Vice President of Events on the Board for 2006.

Assumed the Co-Chair Show Chairman for the Chapter Annual Shows and the Christmas Shows in 2000 and remained in the position until taking the Chairmanship of those events in 2005 and continue to do serve in this role.

Sang with the performing chorus at the International Conventions starting in 1997 through 2005.

Secretary for the Tampa host chapter for the Mid-Winter Convention in Tampa in 1997. Took the position of Chorus Manager for the chorus handling the housing arrangements and registrations at the International Conventions in 2002 and all Distrcit contests in 2000, and continue to do so.

I was extremely fortunate to be given the honor of Barbershopper of the Year for the Heralds of Harmony, Tampa Chapter for the years 2003 and 2005.

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Guest Artist Host - Nick Schwob

Joined the Tampa Chapter of the Barbershop Harmony Society on December 9, 1996. Became a member of the Board of Directors in the Chapter as Administrative Vice President for the years 2000, 2001, 2002 and 2003. Assumed the duties of President of the Chorus in March of 2003 and remained in that position for 2004 and 2005. Became the Immediate Past President and the Vice President of Events on the Board for 2006.

Assumed the Co-Chair Show Chairman for the Chapter Annual Shows and the Christmas Shows in 2000 and remained in the position until taking the Chairmanship of those events in 2005 and continue to do serve in this role.

Sang with the performing chorus at the International Conventions starting in 1997 through 2005.

Secretary for the Tampa host chapter for the Mid-Winter Convention in Tampa in 1997. Took the position of Chorus Manager for the chorus handling the housing arrangements and registrations at the International Conventions in 2002 and all Distrcit contests in 2000, and continue to do so.

I was extremely fortunate to be given the honor of Barbershopper of the Year for the Heralds of Harmony, Tampa Chapter for the years 2003 and 2005.

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Heralds Rookie Program Manager - Mark Tuttle

Past President of St. Louis Suburban Chorus
(President 3 yrs in a row.  Membership chairman, Secretary) 
Member of Belleville Bell Notes Chorus. 
2 Yrs in a row President, Secretary, Treasurer, Program VP, Show Chairman and Southern Illinois Bulletin Editor, Chapter bulletin Editor)
Love to sing in a chorus and a quartet to entertain people along with enjoy making jewelry to leave a lasting legacy and make people happy.  Either way, it's all about making people happy.

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HoH Board Member-at-Large (2011) - Chuck Steiner

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HoH Board Member-at-Large (2012) - Mark Tuttle

Past President of St. Louis Suburban Chorus
(President 3 yrs in a row.  Membership chairman, Secretary) 
Member of Belleville Bell Notes Chorus. 
2 Yrs in a row President, Secretary, Treasurer, Program VP, Show Chairman and Southern Illinois Bulletin Editor, Chapter bulletin Editor)
Love to sing in a chorus and a quartet to entertain people along with enjoy making jewelry to leave a lasting legacy and make people happy.  Either way, it's all about making people happy.

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HoH Board Member-at-Large (2013) - Dick Sipple

Dick began singing in his high school chorus and competed in district school competition. He also sang in church choir. Dick joined the Society in 1962 and sang with the Cherry Capital Chorus in Traverse City, Mich. for 11 years. Dick served as chapter Treasurer for 3 years. His
42 years as a broadcast engineer included 15 years with WTVT in Tampa. His work schedule did not allow him to enjoy his singing hobby til 2000 when he retired, rejoined the Society, and became a member of the Heralds. His other interests are sailing, woodturning, and a recently purchased 1968 VW Bug convertible. He achieved his Captain's License in 2006.

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Immediate Past President - Nick Schwob

Joined the Tampa Chapter of the Barbershop Harmony Society on December 9, 1996. Became a member of the Board of Directors in the Chapter as Administrative Vice President for the years 2000, 2001, 2002 and 2003. Assumed the duties of President of the Chorus in March of 2003 and remained in that position for 2004 and 2005. Became the Immediate Past President and the Vice President of Events on the Board for 2006.

Assumed the Co-Chair Show Chairman for the Chapter Annual Shows and the Christmas Shows in 2000 and remained in the position until taking the Chairmanship of those events in 2005 and continue to do serve in this role.

Sang with the performing chorus at the International Conventions starting in 1997 through 2005.

Secretary for the Tampa host chapter for the Mid-Winter Convention in Tampa in 1997. Took the position of Chorus Manager for the chorus handling the housing arrangements and registrations at the International Conventions in 2002 and all Distrcit contests in 2000, and continue to do so.

I was extremely fortunate to be given the honor of Barbershopper of the Year for the Heralds of Harmony, Tampa Chapter for the years 2003 and 2005.

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Music Director - Steve Jamison

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Music Director, Assistant - Kent Jenkins, Brian Weber

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Music Librarian - Ed McKenzie

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Nominating Committee Chairman - Bob Weber

Bob was graduated from Kean University in Union, NJ 1965 with a BA in education, majoring in Secondary School Social Sciences and a minor in English
While at college, Bob was a member of the Opera Guild and performed in several roles on stage, including productions by Gilbert and Sullivan, and Rodgers and Hammerstein. Two of the roles were “Billy Bigelow” from Carousel and “Lt. Joe Cable”  from South Pacific.
He continued his education by attaining certification in General Elementary Education and thus became qualified to teach Kindergarten through 12th grade.
Throughout his career of thirty-nine years in the field of education, Bob taught World History, US History, World Geography, US Geography, Reading Comprehension, Speed Reading, 5th Grade  General Ed, 4th Grade General Ed, Gifted and Talented Education, Lead Computer Teacher, and retired after several years as Computer Lab Teacher.
Bob supplemented his teaching career as a musician in a wedding and banquet band. In this avocation, he played saxophones and was the lead singer with The Sentimentals, and The Escorts.
He also taught private lessons and at one point in this career he had sixteen students. His sons grew up in a musical home, and music was a part of their lives as early as they can remember.
At the age of 22, Bob became a Free and Accepted Mason, and five years later he was leading his local lodge as Worshipful Master. In 1976, he was appointed RW Grand Marshal for the Grand Lodge of the state of New Jersey.
He was very active in his church, The First Congregational Christian, United Church of Christ in Irvington, NJ. He sang in the choir; taught Sunday School; served as Sunday School Sup’t; served on the Christian Board of Education; and served as Youth Leader. When he moved to south Jersey, there was no church of this denomination nearby, so he organized one. It  has become an integral part of the community.
Bob answered an add for “tenor soloist” at a local Episcopal church in NJ. He was hired, and served there for fifteen years, where he was an active choir member and soloist.
He also sang with the New Jersey Chamber Singers, where he soloed in Handel’s Messiah.
Bob was a member of the Ocean County String Band, where he was proud to serve with his father, who played string bass. The two of them joined up with a banjo player and thrilled the audiences with performances with Bob playing the curved soprano sax.
He joined the Ocean County chapter of SPEBSQSA, and quickly was drafted in a registered quartet, The Four-Gone Conclusion. He served this chapter as baritone section leader and assistant director.
Bob’s sons, Rob and Brian, became involved in the Boy Scouts, and so did Dad. He started as a ‘father-volunteer’ and was soon elevated to Scoutmaster. After getting himself trained, and also his assistants, the district soon grabbed him to be a scoutmaster trainer. He was honored to be selected to serve on the district board. They sent him to Woodbadge School, and he soon became a Woodbadge Instructor. He is honored to be a Woodbadge Beaver.
Bob’s cousin, Don Messler, introduced him to Barbershopping in Gainesville when Bob was visiting family in Florida. After the Webers moved to Florida, Don brought him out to Tampa. It was great to have ‘old family buddies’ back together. However, the best part of this for Bob was to have his son, Brian come along. Brian has become a very active member of the Heralds, and it has been a real treat to share the hobby with him.

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Performance Sales - Larry Gilhousen

Additional Comments:  Larry is a 27 year member of the Barbershop Harmony Society and has competed at more than 15 International Chorus Competitions where he has won 2 Bronze Medals: a 3rd Place and a 5th Place.  He sings lead or baritone (he can’t decide) and has served several Chapters in Ohio, Wisconsin, Illinois and Florida as Secretary, VP for Development, VP of Marketing and Public Relations, Show Chairman and Third Assistant Chief Cook and Bottle Washer.

For many years, Larry has volunteered as a Marketing & Public Relations instructor for the annual Barbershop Harmony Society Leadership Academy (LEADAC) formerly called COTS.

Larry served as Director of Development for Harmony Foundation before moving to Florida.  He and wife Julie both travel extensively in their jobs and work "behind the scenes" for the Chapter whenever they are available.

In his professional life, Larry is a Certified Fund Raising Executive and has served several well known non-profit agencies including the American Cancer Society, Ronald McDonald House, Special Opympics and--most recently--Boys & Girls Clubs of America (BGCA).

A not-so-well-known fact is that BGCA is a youth development organization of over 4,000 Clubs throughout the United States and on military bases around the world helping over 4 Million kids each year learn how to be responsible, caring and productive citizens.  At BGCA Larry served as Regional Director of Planned Giving and also volunteered to help establish  pilot projects in some of the Clubs to introduce youth to the joy of singing as a life-long avocation.

Larry brings a wealth of experience in marketing, public relations, development and BS (that's Barbershop Singing) to our Chapter.

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Quartet Activity Chairman - Jim Jutzin, Alexander Boltenko

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Section Leader - Baritone - Tom Stewart

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Section Leader - Bass - Pat Bauer

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Section Leader - Lead - Andrew Wheeler

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Section Leader - Tenor - Dave Roberts

Dave joined the society in 1988 with the Lexington, Kentucky Chapter. He has sung in eight quartets winning four District Quartet Seniors Championships. He has served as President, Music Vice-President, Membership Vice-President, and Show Chairman for the Lexington Chapter and was selected as Barbershopper of the Year in 1995 and 1997. He retired from IBM and Lexmark International as the IT Manager of Software Applications in 1998 and moved to the Tampa area in 1999. He joined the Tampa Chapter and served as the Vice-president of Music and Performance for several years and currently serves as Vice-president of Marketing.

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Sergeant-At-Arms - Bryan Hevel

I have been a barbershopper for 22 years. Starting with the St.Petersburg chapter. I sat on the board of directors, as Membership VP, Music VP, and chapter President. I'm proud to say, I was twice voted Barbershopper of the year. I've sung in several district quartets over the years. Currently singing with Crosstown Express. I've been a member of the Tampa chapter for a few years now,and will serve on the BOD in 2009 as membership VP. Over the years. This hobby has provided me untold joy. I hope to be singing for years to come.

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Uniform and Costuming Manager - Dick Sipple

Dick began singing in his high school chorus and competed in district school competition. He also sang in church choir. Dick joined the Society in 1962 and sang with the Cherry Capital Chorus in Traverse City, Mich. for 11 years. Dick served as chapter Treasurer for 3 years. His
42 years as a broadcast engineer included 15 years with WTVT in Tampa. His work schedule did not allow him to enjoy his singing hobby til 2000 when he retired, rejoined the Society, and became a member of the Heralds. His other interests are sailing, woodturning, and a recently purchased 1968 VW Bug convertible. He achieved his Captain's License in 2006.

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Valentine Day Program Manager - Randy Lawson

Society member since 1998, Past President of the St Petersburg Chapter, Heralds or Harmony member since 2003

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Vice President - Financial Development - Bill Phipps

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Vice President - Marketing - Steve Matheson

Steve began his barbershop career in 1993 with the Heralds and has performed in 14 of the 15 HOH international competitions since then. He has sung lead in the Flexible Four Barbershop Quartet for 11 years, performing at many events throughout the Tampa Bay community. Steve has held a variety of positions on the board of directors since 1994 and has handled the marketing for the chorus since joining and coordinates the production of chorus show programs and marketing materials as well as handling public relations activities. He has been a performer in the Herald's front row for 14 years and was named the chorus' Barbershopper of the Year in 1999. A 35 year veteran in the marketing and advertising industry, he is President of BKW Marketing Communications, a full service advertising agency, in Tampa.

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Vice President - Membership - Ed McKenzie

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Vice President - Music & Performance - John Pennington

Director CSLT, Sunshine District

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Vocal Coach - J David Mills

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Youth Outreach Manager - Arne Helbig

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