Personnel note: Steve Bovo joins Corcoran Partners

Corcoran Partners announced that former Hialeah Mayor Esteban “Steve” Bovo Jr., has joined the firm.

The move follows a distinguished public service career which saw Bovo serve as Mayor of Hialeah, Chair of the Miami-Dade County Commission, Chair of the Miami Dade Transportation Planning Organization (TPO), President of the Hialeah City Council and as a state Representative.

“We are excited to have Steve joining our firm family,” said firm founder and CEO Michael Corcoran. “The depth and breadth of Steve’s experience is not only an invaluable addition to our growing roster of talent, but his integrity and dedication to serving others is second to none and of immeasurable value to us and to our clients across Florida and in Washington, D.C.”

Based in Miami, Steve Bovo brings a wealth of policy expertise to the firm. As County Commission Chair, he established a Policy Council to tackle critical local issues such as mass transit, sea level rise, housing affordability, and gun violence. As City Council President, he passed anti-sexual predator ordinances and improved quality of life issues on behalf of city residents. And as State Representative, he secured support for the Brigade 2506 Library and Museum, fought to reopen the historic Hialeah Park, and served as Chair of the House Committee on Business Regulation and the Hispanic Legislative Caucus.

“We are honored to have Mayor Bovo join Corcoran Partners,” said Managing Partner Matthew Blair. “He’s a seasoned professional with deep policy expertise and lifelong relationships across Florida, in Washington D.C., and throughout the Caribbean, Central and South America.  Mayor Bovo has a proven track record navigating government at all levels to deliver results.”

Bovo’s counsel and expertise has been relied upon for more than two decades by many of Florida’s Congressional leaders, including former U.S. Senator and now Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who recently shared a heartfelt message of congratulations to Bovo.

“Mayor Bovo has been a fearless and dedicated champion throughout his public service career,” said U.S. Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart. “Leadership matters, and I am grateful for Mayor Bovo’s leadership. I look forward to seeing his public service legacy live on and working alongside him in the future.”

U.S. Rep. Carlos Gimenez added, “Mayor Steve Bovo is a dear friend and an accomplished leader whose know-how, expertise, and counsel is highly sought-after. Mayor Bovo has been an asset and incredible advocate throughout his career in public service and I look forward to continuing working with him in this new chapter.”

Elected Mayor of the City of Hialeah in 2021, Bovo led the charge for greater accountability and transparency for taxpayers while strengthening public safety and improving the quality of municipal services without raising taxes.

As a Miami-Dade County Commissioner, and later as chair of the Board of County Commissioners, he reformed the pension program, secured the largest tax cut in Miami-Dade County history, and was a tireless advocate for greater fiscal discipline and transparency in the county procurement process. Bovo also championed key public transit legislation relating to Tax-Increment Financing and Transit-Oriented Developments.

Bovo credits his parents for instilling in him a profound commitment to justice and human dignity. His father, Esteban Bovo Carás, was a member of the heroic 2506 Brigade, and his mother, Marilyn, taught him the importance of compassion and service to others. He has been a proud resident of Miami-Dade County for over 47 years, holds a bachelor’s degree in political science from Florida International University, and is a parishioner of St. Benedict Catholic Church and Immaculate Conception Catholic Church.