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Peter SchorschApril 9, 2018

Capital City Consulting (CCC) has hired Justin Day away from The Advocacy Group (TAG), the company has announced. Day now will open a new office in the Tampa Bay area with CCC partner Dan Newman. It’s the first satellite office for INFLUENCE Magazine’s 2016 Lobbying Firm of the Year, which is looking to have a […]

Drew WilsonApril 6, 2018

Shaun Drinkard has been promoted to senior director of public programming and operations at Tampa Downtown Partnership, the group announced Friday. In his new role, Drinkard will lead district operations which includes the Downtown Guides and Clean Team program as well as all public programming within the Special Services District. “Shaun has been a critical […]

Peter SchorschApril 5, 2018

Josh Weierbach, the executive political director for the Senate Democrats’ campaign arm, is leaving for a job at Emily’s List. Senate Democratic Leader Designate Audrey Gibson confirmed the move Wednesday. Weierbach has been on the ground for the Florida Democrats for a while. His most recent was the special election in Senate District 40 last fall, […]

Peter SchorschApril 2, 2018

Uber’s Senior Public Policy Associate in Florida, Cesar Fernandez, is leaving the Florida team join its Latin American one. “It’s been an honor and a privilege to work with public stakeholders all over Florida on embracing ridesharing,” said Fernandez. “I’m excited to shift my focus to advocating for safe and reliable mobility solutions in Central […]

Peter SchorschApril 2, 2018

The Gwen Graham campaign announced that it has brought on Bettina Weiss as its new press secretary. Campaign communications director Matt Harringer announced the hire in a Friday email. Weiss is an alumna of Connecticut College, where she earned a bachelor’s in American studies, and Johns Hopkins University, where she earned a master’s in political communications. She […]

Drew WilsonMarch 21, 2018

The Florida Democratic Party announced a slew of new hires and one promotion Tuesday as it gears up for the 2018 election cycle. “I am extremely proud to announce some of our recent hires to the Florida Democratic Party. This is a passionate, diverse, talented, and experienced group of Democrats and we are grateful they […]

Staff ReportsFebruary 22, 2018

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Sharon Smoley, Florida Director of Government Affairs for Charter Communications, is taking on a new challenge. Beginning March 12, she becomes Vice President of Advocacy and Public Policy with the Orlando Economic Partnership. In that role, she’ll be working on local, state and federal issues affecting the Central Florida business community. Smoley will remain with […]

Peter SchorschFebruary 8, 2018

AT&T announced Wednesday it is tapping Thais Asper as the company’s new external affairs director for Miami-Dade, Monroe and Collier counties. The new job will put Asper, a Miami native, in charge of legislative affairs for the three South Florida counties. She also will assist with new technology deployment and infrastructure investment by collaborating with community leaders, […]

Drew WilsonNovember 17, 2017

The Florida Chamber of Commerce announced Friday that it appointed Orlando Health CEO David Strong chair of the Central Florida Regional Board. “David Strong is a highly experienced business leader that fully understands what it takes to lead Florida to a new and sustainable economy,” said Florida Chamber President Mark Wilson. “In his role as […]

Drew WilsonSeptember 22, 2017

The Florida Municipal Power Agency has named Jody Lamar Finklea as its next general counsel and chief legal officer. The announcement came Friday. Finklea, an graduate of the Florida State University College of Law who also holds a master’s degree in public administration, will take over for retiring General Counsel Fred Bryant. He has been with FMPA since […]

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Personnel note: Justin Day heads to Capital City Consulting

Personnel note: Shaun Drinkard promoted at Tampa Downtown Partnership

Personnel note: Josh Weierbach leaving Senate Victory for Emily’s List

Personnel note: Cesar Fernandez to join Uber’s Latin America public policy team

Personnel note: Bettina Weiss in as Gwen Graham press sec’y

Personnel note: Fla. Dems promote Roosevelt Holmes, announce new hires

Personnel note: Sharon Smoley to join Orlando Economic Partnership

Personnel note: AT&T names Thais Asper external affairs director for three counties

Personnel Note: Florida Chamber taps Orlando Health’s David Strong as Central Florida Chair

Personnel note: FMPA names new general counsel