U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (FL-14) today announced new hires for her Tampa Bay district offices to better assist neighbors, especially veterans and organizations seeking new grant opportunities.

“My district offices are focused on helping our neighbors and increasingly interact with our federal agencies daily so we can advocate on behalf of them as they seek to access their federal benefits, especially our veterans who have earned all of the support our community can provide,” U.S. Rep. Castor said.

“My district offices are also focused on assisting our organizations and constituents with the federal grants process, which is becoming extremely competitive. Tampa Bay has done very well in recent years, securing millions of dollars in federal grants to support important local projects that create jobs and invest in our education, research and infrastructure. I want to ensure Tampa Bay remains competitive so that we can bring more of our tax dollars home. I am proud to welcome Stephanie, Steven and Damaris, who will join the hardworking members of my staff to focus on these areas and help all of our neighbors and small businesses thrive as we put the recession further behind us.”

Stephanie Germon has joined U.S. Rep. Castor’s office as a constituent services representative, assisting neighbors on their matters relating to federal services, especially veterans benefits. Stephanie is herself a veteran – she served 20 years in the U.S. Army, including a combined six years stationed at U.S. Central Command and U.S. Special Operations Command at MacDill Air Force Base. She possesses a bachelor’s degree in sociology and master’s degree in mental health counseling, both from Mississippi College.

Steven Angotti has joined U.S. Rep. Castor’s office and will serve as grants coordinator and communications assistant. In this capacity, he will help constituents and Tampa Bay organizations identify available grants and navigate the federal grants process. Steven is a native of Tampa Bay, graduated from Armwood High School, earned his bachelor’s degree in environmental science and policy from the University of South Florida as well as his law degree from the University of Miami. Steven previously served two semesters as an intern for U.S. Rep. Castor.

Damaris Gonzalez will join U.S. Rep. Castor’s office as staff assistant, directly assisting constituents with their requests for information. Damaris is bilingual and possesses vast experience in offices with a high-level of client interaction.

Tery Sanchez, who has worked for U.S. Rep. Castor for more than 10 years and assists neighbors daily, will now serve as constituent services director. Marcia Mejia, who was previously press secretary for U.S. Rep. Castor, will now serve as communications director. Chloe Coney continues to serve as district director.

Rep. Castor’s District 14 includes the greater Tampa area as well as South St. Petersburg. Office locations are:  West Tampa, 4144 N. Armenia Ave., Suite 300 and USF St. Pete, 511 Second St. S.

To contact Rep. Castor’s office, visit castor.house.gov or call 813-871-2817 or 727-873-2817. Follow her on Twitter @USRepKCastor for the latest updates.

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