April 23, 2024

Professional Services

Pantin Gov, Miami

Longtime South Florida lobbyist and strategist Les Pantin has announced the formation of a new government relations firm, Pantin Gov, that will service clients in the following areas: Lobbying; Government Procurement; Strategic Planning and Development; Local Zoning and Permitting; and Legislative Drafting, Analysis and Tracking. For more info visit: pantingov.com Read more »
Published on 6/7/2021

Shumaker Advisors Florida LLC, Tampa

Former Hillsborough County Commissioner Lesley "Les" Miller, Jr. has joined Shumaker Advisors Florida, LLC. Les served as a member of the Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners, and served as the board's chair three times. He also served as a member of the Florida Senate and in the Florida House of Representatives. Read more »
Published on 4/5/2021

Shumaker Advisors Florida LLC, Tampa

Shumaker Advisors Florida, LLC announced that former Hillsborough County Commissioner Sandra L. "Sandy" Murman has joined the firm. Sandy also served in the Florida House of Representatives where she was the first Republican woman to hold the position of Speaker Pro-Tempore. Read more »
Published on 4/5/2021

Shumaker Advisors Florida LLC, Tampa

Shumaker Advisors Florida, LLC announced the elevation of Amy Maguire to Executive Vice President of State and Local Affairs, where she will continue to lead Florida's state lobbying and advocacy practice, representing clients in front of the executive and legislative branches of state government. Read more »
Published on 4/5/2021

The Fiorentino Group, Jacksonville

The Fiorentino Group (TFG) is pleased to announce that Davis Bean has been promoted to Principal in their Jacksonville office. In his new role, Bean will utilize his skills in legislative affairs and policy development to create strategies to assist TFG clients with appropriations, local governmental matters, economic development and education issues. Read more »
Published on 1/26/2021

The Fiorentino Group, Jacksonville, FL

The Fiorentino Group (TFG) has announced that longtime principals Joe Mobley and Mark Pinto Jr. have become partners in the government relations and business development firm. "Joe and Mark are trusted advisors to me and our clients," said TFG President and Founder Marty Fiorentino. "They are highly regarded in our profession. I cannot think of two more qualified people to have as partners. The professionalism and integrity they bring to our clients and the firm is exceptional. I look forward to continuing to work side by side with them for years to come." Read more »
Published on 2/24/2020

The Fiorentino Group, Jacksonville, FL

The Fiorentino Group (TFG) is pleased to announce that Davis Bean has been promoted to Government Affairs Consultant in TFG's Jacksonville office. In his new role, Bean will utilize his skills in legislative affairs and policy development to create strategies to assist TFG clients with appropriations, local governmental matters, economic development and education issues. Read more »
Published on 10/15/2019

The Fiorentino Group, Jacksonville, FL

The Fiorentino Group (TFG) is pleased to announce that Melissa Langley has returned to the firm as Community Relations and Political Director in TFG's Jacksonville office. In her new role, Langley is responsible for managing TFG's political fundraising efforts, planning special events for the firm and engaging with the local community. Read more »
Published on 10/15/2019

Tropical Tax Solutions, Winter Haven, FL

Jerry Gaddis EA MBA, has been installed as President of the National Association of Enrolled Agents, a Washington, DC-based organization representing more than 56,000 federally-licensed tax professionals. Gaddis, Founder & CEO of Tropical Tax Solutions, offers tax consultation, preparation and representation solutions to businesses, individuals and other entities. Read more »
Published on 8/12/2019

Stonehill, Tampa

Stonehill announced today that its CEO, Doug Pace, has been elected Vice Chairman of the Lions Eye Institute for Transplant and Research. The Lions Eye Institute for Transplant & Research, Inc., (LEITR) is a nonprofit, charitable organization dedicated to the recovery, evaluation and distribution of eye tissue for transplantation, research and education. Read more »
Published on 7/22/2019

Universal Engineering Sciences, Miami, FL

Universal Engineering Sciences,(UES),a geotechnical engineering consulting firm headquartered in Orlando&18BranchOffices,Florida&SoutheastispleasedtoannouncethehiringofSergioAscunce,Manager,Building InspectionsDept,Miami.BeforeUES,AscuncewasBuilding,Zoning&PlanningDirector,Village of Key Biscayne.He will head upUESPrivateProviderInspection (PPI)department,South Florida. Read more »
Published on 7/15/2019

Universal Engineering Sciences, Orlando, Florida

Universal Engineering Sciences,(UES), a geotechnical engineering consulting firm headquartered in Orlando & 18 Branch Offices, Florida & Southeast is pleased to announce the hiring of David Olivieri, a Certified Building Official in Florida, was Building Official for the City of Safety Harbor before coming to UES, where he will be the company's Building Code Administrator. Read more »
Published on 7/15/2019

Universal Engineering Sciences, Gainesville, FL

Universal Engineering Sciences, (UES), a geotechnical engineering consulting firm headquartered in Orlando & 18 Branch Offices in Florida and the Southeast U. S. is pleased to announce the hiring of Brittany Dunn as Business Development Representative in Gainesville. Dunn has had career in the construction industry, specializing in permitting, design, scheduling and sales. Read more »
Published on 7/15/2019

The Fiorentino Group, Jacksonville

The Fiorentino Group (TFG) is pleased to announce that former FDOT Chief of Staff Shannan Schuessler has joined their team as principal in its Tallahassee office. In her new role, Schuessler will utilize her skills in legislative affairs and policy development to create strategies to assist TFG clients with transportation, business and economic development issues. Read more »
Published on 1/29/2019

LUXURY EDITION TRAVEL, Celebration

After 18 yrs with The Walt Disney Company, Victoria Hardison-Sterry has opened Luxury Edition Travel (LET) in Celebration, Fla. For the discerning traveler LET offers personal and custom global travel advice and support. Part of the Virtuoso network, LET has access to partners and services not available to many travelers. www.luxuryeditiontravel.com, 407-353-8443. Read more »
Published on 10/1/2018

Stonehill, Tampa, FL

Stonehill has been selected as a finalist for Emerging Business of the Year by the United States Chamber of Commerce. Award winners will be announced at the Small Business Summit in Washington D.C. Stonehill is a strategy & innovation consultancy. They help companies to innovate, optimize, and grow by using a combination of Design Thinking and Advanced Analytics. Read more »
Published on 9/17/2018

Tucker/Hall, Jacksonville

The Fiorentino Group (TFG) and Rogers Towers, in a strategic alliance, are pleased to announce that former Jacksonville Mayor John Delaney is joining the firms June 1, after retiring as president of the University of North Florida. Delaney will serve as a Principal at TFG, a government relations and business development firm, and Of Counsel with the Rogers Towers law firm. Read more »
Published on 5/14/2018

Universal Engineering Sciences , Orlando, Jacksonville & Gainesville, Florida

Universal Engineering Sciences - Miami, Jacksonville and Gainesville, Fla. Universal Engineering Sciences, Inc., an Orlando-headquartered geotechnical engineering firm with 18 branch offices throughout Florida and Georgia, announces that its Environmental Division continues to expand firmwide, with the promotion of Leigh Marshallsay as Environmental Department Manager of Universal's Miami office and the recent additions of Amy Fu, PE, Chief Environmental Engineer, in the Jacksonville office and Michael Shuler, Senior Scientist, in the Gainesville branch. Universal Engineering Sciences is a 54-year-old family-owned consulting engineering firm with more than 750 employees and nearly $80 million in annual revenue. Read more »
Published on 5/8/2018

The Aleksander Group, Tallahassee

The Aleksander Group has been honored on the Seminole 100 list-a celebration of the fastest-growing U.S. businesses owned by Florida State University alums. The Aleksander Group does government consulting work, and represents some of the biggest companies in the US before Florida's legislature. Founder Sebastian Aleksander is a seasoned lobbyist and proud FSU graduate. Read more »
Published on 10/2/2017

BDO USA, LLP, Miami, Florida

Alfredo Cepero, Miami Office Managing Partner for Assurance Services for BDO USA, LLP, has been presented with the Lifetime Achievement Award from ALPFA (Association of Latino Professionals for America) for his outstanding contributions to the organization. Cepero has been a staunch advocate for developing Latino professionals into positive leaders in their communities. Read more »
Published on 8/28/2017

Revenue Management Solutions , Tampa, FL

Mark Kuperman has been named Chief Operating Officer by Revenue Management Solutions.He oversees relationships with RMS's restaurant clients and is responsible for RMS' teams across its offices (Tampa, London, Paris, Singapore and Tokyo). He is focused on implementing strategy, developing solutions to continuously improve performance, and ensuring that associates grow. Read more »
Published on 5/8/2017

Revenue Management Solutions, Tampa, FL

Joel Davis has been named Chief Strategy Officer by Revenue Management Solutions. He will be responsible for refining RMS' long-term strategic plans in the areas of management, operations and infrastructure. These initiatives range from advancing the company's leadership in providing strategic consulting for restaurant owners to growing top talent internally at RMS. Read more »
Published on 5/8/2017

Burr & Forman LLP, Jacksonville, FL

Burr & Forman LLP announces the addition of three Jacksonville-based Real Estate Partners: John "BJ" Ibach, Timothy May and Chris Strohmenger. These three new Partners continue the firm's expansion in Florida, which includes offices in Fort Lauderdale, Jacksonville, Orlando, and Tampa. The firm has 11 offices total and 300 attorneys across six states. Read more »
Published on 1/26/2017

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