FOURTH FLOOR>FILES SUMMER/FALL 2016 INFLUENCE | 57 PHOTO: Mary Beth Tyson pro-vaccine policy initiatives in Florida for many years and am proud to see my kids go in for a shot at the doctor’s office and know I helped the protection of my children against avoidable diseases, as well as preventing the spread to others with simply the prick of a needle. Nothing is more important than protecting our children, and this is a meaningful and personal contribution. Lobbyists are often accused of wearing Gucci loafers; do you own a pair of Gucci loafers? If not, why not? What’s wrong with a nice Italian loafer? Duh. Yeah, I own some. Who is your favorite Florida Capitol Press Corps reporter and why? Gary Fineout. My impression is he does his homework and is not afraid to report the inside baseball of what really is happening. Other than SaintPetersBlog.com, your reading list includes … Wake up with a morning dose of Sunburn (when you are not on a Disney cruise), next open up WSJ for my national headlines, followed by Sayfie Blog ticker and finally pepper in some Twitter throughout the day. What swear word do you use most often? Not sure it qualifies as a real word – “but-that’s-some-fraginackinbullshit” is in my rotation often. What is your most treasured possession? Not to sound cliché, but my family is by far my most prized possession. It is what matters most in life. The best hotel in Florida is … The Pearl, Rosemary Beach, Florida. Anywhere on 30-A is hard to beat. You’ve just learned that you will be hosting a morning talk show about Florida politics. Who are the first four guests you’d invite to appear? Jeb Bush, Adam Putnam, Bob Buckhorn and Marian Johnson. When you pig out, what do you eat? Fried pork chops, mashed potatoes, black-eyed peas and green beans cooked in bacon fat with a tall glass of whole milk — pure Southern goodness. If you could have dinner with a historical figure no longer living, who would it be? Machiavelli. Significant other? Children? Married to my undisputed better half, Jamie, for 17 years. We are blessed with two healthy, well-rounded children, Jackson (12) and Ainsley (9). Without using the words Democrat, Independent or Republican, conservative or liberal, describe your political persuasion. True North then take a Right. If you have one, what is your motto? Life is Half-Full, Enjoy it! During your career, have you had a favorite pro bono client? From a pro bono standpoint, I have worked to help secure funding for the Ronald McDonald Houses across Florida and pass the optional tag and license renewal $1 donation checkoff. Great to help out all the RMH statewide; every little bit counts. Three favorite charities. Ronald McDonald House, TreeHouse and Big Dog Rescue. Any last-day-of-Session traditions? I like to wear a tie. Seems like many loosen up on the last day, but I find better results keeping buttoned up to the bitter end. I also wear a pink carnation in honor of Marvin Arrington. What are you most looking forward to during the Legislative Session? Well, having completed this past legislative session on time and with a balanced budget, I hope to continue the streak next year. Some comprehensive gaming strategy for the state would be nice … If you could have another lobbyist’s client list, it would be … Silly question. I’m assuming I don’t have to trade any of my A-List clients, but I would enjoy working with many of the Associated Industries of Florida’s member/client list. Professional accomplishment of which you are most proud? Over the years, I’ve had the opportunity to work on a variety of issues in just about every policy area. It’s rewarding when something you work for has an actual impact on Florida, and society as a whole. I have represented Cameron Yarborough A FAN OF ITALIAN POLITICAL PHILOSOPHY … AND FOOTWEAR
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