Port Tampa Bay
Karl Strauch has extensive work experience in marketing and public relations, beginning in 1985 when they worked for Anheuser-Busch as a Regional Marketing Manager. Karl later worked for various advertising agencies and companies such as Babbit & Reiman, Donino & Partners, Pearle Vision, and Friedman's Jewelers in roles such as Account Supervisor, Director and Regional Market Manager, and VP/Marketing Director. In 2000, they became the VP/Director Interactive Division at Lauren Stomel Advertising before moving on to become the President of Coastal Marketing Group in 2003 until 2013. In 2013, Karl Strauch joined the American Association of Port Authorities as the Public Relations & Economic Development Committees member and worked as a Vice President of Marketing at Port Tampa Bay.
Karl Strauch attended Bishop Kenny High School from 1974 to 1978. Karl then went on to attend the University of Florida from 1978 to 1983 where they earned a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Advertising.
Port Tampa Bay
Port Tampa Bay is West Central Florida's single largest economic engine and primary gateway for waterborne commerce throughout Central Florida and beyond. Handling more than 37 million tons of cargo in the fiscal year ended Sept. 30, 2016 – nearly 40 percent of all cargo moving in and out of the state of Florida by tonnage. This includes every imaginable commodity, including vehicles and oversized project cargos, from all corners of the world. Top trade partners include India, Mexico, Brazil, Trinidad, Canada, Russia, Australia, Japan, Argentina and Turkey. At the same time, the Port of Tampa has emerged among the top eight U.S. cruise ports, smoothly handling nearly 1 million passengers a year. Learn more about the port's tenants, customers and maritime community in this year's directory: https://www.porttb.com/media