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Drew WilsonAugust 14, 2018

Adams St. Advocates, the two-person lobbying shop run by Claudia Davant and Rebecca Roman, said Tuesday that it’s bringing on a third: Amanda Gorman. “We are delighted to welcome Amanda to our team,” said Davant, president of the firm. “Amanda’s impressive background and experience in both the government and private sectors will tie in nicely with the forward-thinking […]

Peter SchorschJune 22, 2018

As it gears up for the “critical” 2018 elections, the Florida Democratic Party announced Friday another crop of new hires. “It’s going to take a committed, experienced, and motivated staff of Democrats to help us take back Florida after nearly 20 years of Republican rule — and we are building a team who is ready […]

Peter SchorschMay 29, 2018

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Big news in the influence industry: After almost 10 years leading fertilizer giant Mosaic’s lobbying efforts in Tallahassee and Washington, Eileen Stuart is moving on to a new role. She’s joining the Tallahassee law firm of Hopping Green & Sams (HGS) in June to helm its government affairs practice. Stuart will be a shareholder of […]

Drew WilsonMay 23, 2018

Telecom giant AT&T announced Wednesday it promoted Troy McNichols to vice president of external affairs for Florida. McNichols has been with AT&T since 2012, most recently working as the regional external affairs director for Central and North Florida. His prior experience includes working as an assistant and director of advance operations for Vice President Dick […]

Drew WilsonMay 21, 2018

University of Florida President Kent Fuchs said in an internal memo Monday that the flagship university is bringing aboard Mark Kaplan as its new vice president of government and community relations. “Mark comes to us as a proven leader with in-depth government and community relations expertise as well as strong experience at the state, national, […]

Peter SchorschMay 21, 2018

Heather DiGiacomo will be the Department of Juvenile Justice’s new chief of staff, effective July 2, Secretary Christina Daly announced in an internal email Monday. “Heather has also been a valuable member of the leadership team and was an instrumental part of the development and rollout of the Department’s ‘Roadmap to System Excellence,’ prior to her appointment as communications […]

Peter SchorschMay 21, 2018

State Sen. Darryl Rouson has pulled off his own ‘big get’ with the addition of Pinellas County legend Elise Minkoff to his legislative staff. Minkoff, a huge deal in charitable circles, will officially be “district secretary,” Rouson explained. But in reality, she’ll be “much more than that,” acting as his liaison to the community, and concentrating on […]

Drew WilsonMay 18, 2018

After a year in the job, Amy Hass lost the “interim” tag and is now the University of Florida’s vice president and general counsel. The decision was announced Thursday by UF President Kent Fuchs, who said that Hass was university’s top pick after a nationwide search. “Amy has been an exceptional member of the Office […]

Drew WilsonMay 17, 2018

Former Miami Beach Mayor Philip Levine’s gubernatorial campaign announced Thursday that it’s expanding its communications team with a pair of new hires. The announcement included a promotion for William Miller, who will now serve as deputy communications director, and the addition of Guillermo Perez, who will serve as the campaign’s Hispanic media coordinator. “As our […]

Peter SchorschMay 17, 2018

Former state Rep. Marti Coley Eubanks has joined the lobbying-consulting team at PinPoint Results, the firm announced. Coley Eubanks had been governmental relations director for Nemours Children’s Health System Florida. “Marti is an awesome addition to our team,” said Robert Beck, partner of PinPoint Results, in a statement. Her “character, professionalism, work ethic and experience […]

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Personnel note: Amanda Gorman joins Adams St. Advocates

Personnel note: Florida Democrats staff up for 2018 election

Personnel note: Eileen Stuart departs Mosaic Co. for Hopping Green & Sams

Personnel note: AT&T names Troy McNichols its VP of External Affairs in Florida

Personnel note: UF taps Mark Kaplan for government relations VP

Personnel note: Heather DiGiacomo to chief of staff at DJJ

Personnel note: Elise Minkoff joins Darryl Rouson’s staff

Personnel note: UF makes interim VP permanent

Personnel note: Philip Levine campaign building communications team

Personnel note: Marti Coley Eubanks joins PinPoint Results