Chris Romeo was born in New Jersey and grew up around the world. Coming to Tampa for college, Mr. Romeo receiving a bachelors and Masters degree in vocal performance from the University of South Florida. Performing over the years with all the local companies such as St. Pete Opera, Tampa Opera, New Century Opera, Key Choral, The Florida Orchestra, The Master Chorale of Tampa Bay, Gay Mens Chorus of Tampa Bay, and many more. Wanting to grow as a human, Mr. Romeo went back to school to study music therapy, helping impaired individuals grow and recover through music. Currently Mr. Romeo teaches at St. Leo University and also directs Diversity: The Voices of Sarasota.

A semi retired Hoosier from Indianapolis who spent a collective 30 years playing softball, volleyball and rugby. Bachelor of Science in Occupational Safety Management from Indiana State University. Retired from a chemical manufacturer after 35 years as their Safety and Security manager. Moved to Gulfport in 2011 to work for L’Oreal and to “warm up”. OK, I’m warm enough already! 

I was lucky enough to have found Jon, James and One City Chorus through my buddy Rick and have thoroughly enjoyed singing with them since 2017.  This group has given me joy, camaraderie and a chance to sing my heart out. I am honored to have been elected as President of OCC in 2023 and hope to be involved with this wonderful organization for many years to come.

Jen has been a producer and audio engineer for ESL (English as a Second Language) audio projects at NYC recording studios for the last 25 years, first in NY and then as a freelancer in St. Pete.  After commuting for many years, she was finally able to join her sister, and fellow board member, Megan singing with One City Chorus in 2019.  Jen studied voice throughout high school and college and was a proud member of Rollins College’s Camerata choir under Dr. John Sinclair.  Besides singing, she enjoys long walks on the trails with her standard poodle, Annie, photography and reading.

Terry is an engineer who was fortunate to live and work around the world, first in the US Air Force, then with a few multi-national corporations.  Since retirement he concentrates on community involvement. His focus is on charities and organizations that lift up members of the community and provide support and education that breaks the cycle of poverty and homelessness. He is also active in voter registration and voter protection on election days.

He has loved music for as long as his memory stretches and enjoys a wide variety of genres, acid rock to opera. His participation in the One City Chorus community is fun and fulfilling. 

Barbara is a retired Massage Therapist and RN. She joined One City Chorus at its conception in October 2016. Prior to joining One City Chorus, she was a singing member of Crescendo: The Tampa Bay Women's chorus for 20yrs. 

She moved from Connecticut to Florida over twenty years ago and now resides in Tampa. She was a singing member of a local band and also performed as a solo artist for several years here in the areas of Tampa, Clearwater, Gulfport, St. Petersburg and Bradenton. She is a new member of the Board, and looks forward to working alongside other Board members for our up-and-coming season. 

Megan was born in Coral Gables, FL. She started studying voice in high school and spent a year as a vocal performance major at Indiana University's School of Music before deciding that although she loved to sing, she didn’t want to do it for a living. She ended up returning to her home state of Florida and getting a degree in Marine Science and Chemistry from The University of Tampa.  After working as a pharmaceutical chemist for a few years, she moved to Mississippi with her charismatic invertebrate zoologist husband, who may or may not have been involved in the writing of this bio. There, she worked in the Parasitology department and took graduate classes in British Literature while he pursued his MS. They moved back to St Petersburg in 2005 and she has been here ever since, working as a math tutor and homeschooling her daughter. Megan joined One City Chorus in 2017 and became a board member in 2022.  

Beth Stombaugh has Spina Bifida and is a paraplegic. She has been a manual wheelchair user all her life. Beth lived in Ohio most of her life. She was an elementary special education teacher for twenty four years. After Beth took early retirement/disability she moved to Gulfport, Florida. Beth loves singing with OCC and is honored to be on the Board.  She also enjoys, wildlife photography, resin art and advocating for the rights of people with disabilities and other marginalized groups.

Jeff was born on February 15, 1952. He hails from Cleveland. Careers: garage door installer, museum curator, pastor, social worker, college instructor, physics teacher. Hobbies: music, hiking, biking, sailing, reading, flying, old cars. Happily married, three kids, two grandkids. Recovering addict. Christianized Jew. 

Nancy retired to St Petersburg Florida after a long career as an accountant and a school business administrator in New York and New Jersey. She went back to school during Covid to get certified as a preschool teacher and taught here in St Petersburg for a couple of years. She is married to Ivan for almost 40 years and has two daughters. Nancy has always loved to sing anywhere she can. She loves group singing including call and response, Kirtan and church choirs. She believes singing brings out our joy, and singing in groups multiplies that joy. 

Coming soon!

Joyce is a brand-new member of One City Chorus, having just completed her first year of participation, and is also a new member of the board.   Born and raised in Connecticut, she lived her last 20 years in a Philadelphia suburb until moving to Florida in 2017.  A graduate of Quinnipiac University with a dual major in Finance and Healthcare Administration, she spent most of her career as a Recovery Auditor and Long-term Care Consultant with a short stint as Office Manager for Habitat for Humanity in Montgomery County, PA.  Education has always been a passion of hers, so prior board services include 6 years on the Methacton School District Board of Directors, 2 years as President, founding member of the Methacton Education Foundation, and various board roles on Methacton Home & School Associations.  "It is my honor to serve on the board and to sing with this incredible chorus for years to come!"