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Peter SchorschOctober 30, 2015

The latest edition of 4th Floor Files talks with Justin Thames, director of governmental affairs at the Florida Institute of CPAs. FICPA represents more than 20,000 members in front of the Florida Legislature, regulatory agencies and the Florida Board of Accountancy. Here is the file on Justin Thames. Significant other? Children? Grandchildren? Very significant, my […]

Peter SchorschOctober 29, 2015

Rising star Skylar Zander is the Deputy State Director for Americans for Prosperity. Here’s the file on Skylar Zander: Children? None. Without using the words Democrat, Independent or Republican, conservative or liberal, describe your political persuasion. I believe every kid has the right to a good quality education, lower taxes, and less government. If you […]

Peter SchorschOctober 28, 2015

We sat down for a few minutes with Chip Case of Jefferson Monroe Consulting and he shared with us just a little bit about what makes him tick. Here is the file on Chip Case: Significant other? Children? Grand kids? A daughter, who is a blessing and will always be my greatest accomplishment. In 25 words […]

Peter SchorschOctober 27, 2015

Monica Rodriguez of Ballard Partners was the 2013 co-champion of TallyMadness – the online voting competition to determine Florida’s best lobbyist. Here’s the file on Monica Rodriguez: Significant other? Children? Grand kids? Danielle, 10, and Olivia, 7. In 25 words or less, explain what you do. I help clients maneuver the intricacies of state and […]

Peter SchorschOctober 26, 2015

The latest edition of the 4th Floor Files talks with lobbyist Christie Pontis, who represents telecommunications carrier CenturyLink in the Florida Legislature. CenturyLink, the country’s third-largest telecommunications company, offers a wide range of data, voice and managed services. The Federal Communications Commission recently selected the Louisiana-based company to provide broadband to 1.2 million U.S. homes and businesses […]

Ryan RayOctober 23, 2015

It’s been a while since our last installment of “4th Floor Files,” when we spoke with with Liberty Partners’ Thomas Hobbs in April. We welcome you back to our series of Q&As with Tallahassee’s foremost influence professionals with our recent chat with Mark Anderson, a longtime Capitol lobbyist who runs a solo shop on Monroe Street. We […]

Peter SchorschOctober 22, 2015

The latest edition of the 4th Floor Files talks with lobbyist Shawn Foster, a government relations consultant with Sunrise Consulting Group. Foster represents about a dozen clients – mostly in the Tampa Bay area – including the Florida Blueberry Growers Association, Sarasota County and the city of Brooksville. Here is the file on Shawn Foster. […]

Peter SchorschOctober 21, 2015

The latest edition of the 4th Floor Files talks with attorney and lobbyist Sean Pittman, one of the Top Twenty-Five Most Influential People in Tallahassee by the Tallahassee Democrat. In addition to lobbying and his legal practice, Pittman also co-hosts “The Usual Suspects,” one of North Florida’s and South Georgia’s premier weekly political talk shows. […]

Peter SchorschOctober 20, 2015

As a partner at Southern Strategy Group, Miami native Nelson Diaz maintains strong relationships with both the Florida Legislature and contacts in his home base of Miami-Dade County, and was recently chosen as chairman of the Republican Party of Miami-Dade County. Previously, Diaz worked as chief legislative aide to former speaker of the Florida House, now-U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio. […]

Peter SchorschOctober 19, 2015

Rubin Group partner Heather Turnbull represents several interests before local governments in South Florida, as well as the Florida Legislature, Executive Branch and the Cabinet. She started with Rubin in 2003 as a consultant and promoted to vice president last year. Turnbull began her career in as a legislative assistant in the Florida House and previously […]

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4th Floor Files talks with Justin Thames about fairness, accounting and new bow ties

4th Floor Files talks with Skylar Zander about mimosas, iPhones and educational choice

4th Floor Files talks with Chip Case on John Wayne, integrity and public service

4th Floor Files talks with Monica Rodriguez about capitalism, adrenaline rush and Hakuna Matata

4th Floor Files talks with Christie Pontis about candy bags, telecom issues and the American Dream

4th Floor Files talks to Mark Anderson about Session life, snacks and “Office Space”

4th Floor Files talks with Shawn Foster about fried chicken, gratitude and ballin’ with Bousquet

4th Floor Files talks with Sean Pittman about end-of-session blues, an antique Mercedes and the City Of Gretna

4th Floor Files talks with Nelson Diaz about his junk food addiction and dedication to kids in need

4th Floor Files talks with Heather Turnbull about David Beckham and other passions in the capital city