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鈥淭hroughout my tenure at USF, there are so many great people that I would like to thank for making such a tremendous impact on my life: the many friends and supporters whose passion and generosity have created a legacy of philanthropy for our university; my colleagues at 黑料网吃瓜爆料who have been incredible partners throughout the years; and, of course, the staff and administration at the Foundation. The BEST you will find in any institution,鈥� said Momberg.
In addition to his professional work, Momberg has been an active part of the Tampa Bay community, serving on the Tampa Bay Lightning Community Heroes Foundation Board, as well as other local charitable boards and organizations. Momberg鈥檚 prior community service includes time on the board of Shorecrest Preparatory School, the president of Suncoasters and as a member of the Board of Governors of the St. Petersburg Area Chamber of Commerce.
A father of three, Momberg is married to Debbie, a BCS graduate of USF. His daughter, Nicole, is a physician in Savannah, GA and a graduate from the Morsani College of Medicine. Joel鈥檚 son, Josh, is a graduate of the Vinik Sport & Entertainment Management Program in the Muma College of Business and works for the Tampa Bay Rays and daughter, Alissa, is Director of Corporate Communications at WellCare Health Plans.
Momberg officially retires October 31, 2019.