04/20/2026
One moment from this month’s South Tampa Chamber luncheon really stuck with me.
FBI Tampa’s Special Agent in Charge, Matthew Fodor, shared that he lost his uncle on the 100th floor of the second tower on 9/11. That loss shaped his path and ultimately led him to a career in the FBI, driven by a deep commitment to serve.
The luncheon at Centre Club Tampa was one of those reminders that the people protecting our communities carry stories, responsibility, and perspective most of us never see. Fodor now leads a team of more than 400, with a career that spans local law enforcement, financial crimes, counterterrorism, and work connected to 9/11-related cases.
What stood out wasn’t just his experience, it was how he spoke about today’s challenges. The level of coordination, awareness, and collaboration required to keep communities safe is something most of us don’t think about, but should.
Also, shoutout to TomCo Solutions for being named Member of the Month, and to the South Tampa Chamber team for consistently putting together events that go beyond surface-level networking.
This is why these rooms matter.