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Peter SchorschDecember 3, 2018

Chris Kise joining Gov.-elect Ron DeSantis’ transition team is sure to catch some flak from Florida Democrats. After all, he did represent former Andrew Gillum confidant Adam Corey. However, there’s a case to be made that it really is just another sign that DeSantis is serious about continuing to build a highly competent and capable […]

Drew WilsonNovember 27, 2018

Gov.-elect Ron DeSantis will be getting his economic policy advice from former House Speaker Will Weatherford and GrayRobinson lobbyist Chris Spencer as he makes the transition to the Governor’s mansion. “Your support for the incoming administration and your assistance on these important policy issues will help shape the future of Florida,” transition team head James […]

Peter SchorschNovember 26, 2018

Shane Strum will be Republican Ron DeSantis‘ chief of staff when he takes office in January, the Governor-elect announced Monday. “I am very pleased to announce that Shane is returning to public service and bringing his expertise to our administration,” said DeSantis in a prepared statement. “Having spent many years in both the private and public sector, […]

A.G. GancarskiNovember 19, 2018

With seven weeks to go until his inauguration, Governor-elect Ron DeSantis is seeking applicants for his administration. To that end: the DeSantis Transition website, which allows interested parties to chase their dream jobs in Tallahassee. The fields on the website all but fill themselves out; in fact, the only ones that aren’t autofill include Department and […]

Peter SchorschNovember 15, 2018

At least four people are in the running to become Ron DeSantis‘ chief of staff: Kathy Mears, Scott Ross, Scott Parkinson, and Shane Strum, according to sources familiar with the interview process. DeSantis “has discussed the position with all four,” one source said during an interview in Orlando where dozens of Adams Streeters are meeting for […]

Staff ReportsFebruary 1, 2016

Mark Landreth, who just came off a four-year tour as executive director of the Florida Association of Professional Lobbyists, now is top government-relations man for the American Heart Association in Florida. He started Dec. 14. “It’s a wonderful organization, and I feel like I’m drinking from a fire hose because the scope of issues is so broad,” he told FloridaPolitics.com. His […]

Tag: Shane Strum

Adam Corey drama aside, Chris Kise is a slam dunk transition addition

Will Weatherford, Chris Spencer to advise Ron DeSantis on economic policy

Ron DeSantis taps Shane Strum for chief of staff

Help wanted: Ron DeSantis makes open call for gubernatorial staffers

Ron DeSantis vetting chief of staff candidates, including some familiar names

Personnel note: Mark Landreth, Shane Strum make moves