EXECUTIVE BOARD
Mariruth Kennedy
Co-PresidentMariruth returns to the Festival Board after almost 10 years away. Born and reared in NJ she made her way to Florida via Cincinnati in 2000. Mariruth runs two successful >
Ed Lally
Co-PresidentAfter a long-term career in banking Ed retired from Wachovia Bank to devote more time to LGBT causes. His activism in the community began in the mid-80’s when many of >
Rob Akins
Vice PresidentRob has long been a patron of TIGLFF’s efforts to bring compelling, world-class LGBT cinema to Tampa Bay. Rob began supporting TIGLFF as an attendee in 1997 advancing his involvement >
Ben Tozour
TreasurerBen Tozour, originally from Southern New Jersey fell in love with the Tampa Bay Area and its community after just one visit and relocated to the marina area of Gulfport >
Sunny Hall
SecretarySunny Hall was born and raised in Polk County, Florida. Baptized with water and filled with the spirit, she came out at 17 years old much to the chagrin of the >
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Santiago Echeverry
Board MemberSantiago Echeverry is a Colombian American New Media Producer and Artist, with a background in Television, Video and Performance Art. In 1992 he began exhibiting internationally; participating in festivals such >
Cynthia “Sam” Salmons
Board MemberSam is overjoyed to join the film festival as a TIGLFF board member. Born on a former Dutch island, Sam has always been a film buff. She studied film history >
STAFF
Renée Cossette
Festival DirectorRenée has been with the organization since 2005, and is a huge part of the success of TIGLFF.
KJ Mohr
Program DirectorFor almost three decades, KJ Mohr has been working in cinema as a curator, programmer, educator, filmmaker and consultant. She is currently the Director of Programming for the Tampa Bay >
Timothy Thomas
Sr. Event & Logistics CoordinatorTim was born right here in Tampa and is a true Florida native. Tim has been volunteering for many years and started his time with TIGLFF in 2005 while being >
Ty Maxey
Festival Volunteer CoordinatorA native of Columbus, Ohio, Ty relocated to the Tamp Bay area from Sarasota in the year 2000. A long-time advocate for the LGBTQ+ community and related causes, Ty quickly >