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the Session, and how every year brings a (more or less) clean slate and fresh start for our clients. If you could have another lobbyist’s client list, it would be … Wouldn’t trade the wonderful folks I get to work with for anything. Professional accomplishment of which you are most proud? Sunrail. It was early in my career, and I was part of a large and talented group of advocates, but I learned an immeasurable amount about the process during that effort and the project itself had (and will continue to have) a transformational impact on our community. Lobbyists are often accused of wearing Gucci loafers; do you own a pair of Gucci loafers? If not, why not? No Gucci loafers for this guy. Who is your favorite Florida Capitol Press Corps reporter and why? Fineout … budget savant. Other than SaintPetersBlog.com, your reading list includes … Marc Caputo and Mike Allen’s morning playbooks. Also my 7-year-old and I have been on a run of Star Wars books lately. Collective nerd level is high. What swear word do you use most often? (Pass) What is your most treasured possession? My golf clubs and Big Green Egg. The best hotel in Florida is … Waldorf in Orlando is amazing, and GM of whole Bonnet Creek property, Peter Kacheris, is one of my favorite people. 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? My uncle (former State Senator and 1990 Gubernatorial Candidate) George Stuart, Charlie Gray, Jeb!, and Bob Graham. Favorite movie. Caddyshack. So I got that going for me … which is nice. When you pig out, what do you eat? Something smoked in the aforementioned Egg. If you could have dinner with a historical figure no longer living, who would it be? JFK SUMMER/FALL 2016 INFLUENCE | 59 PHOTO: Daniel Reinecke FAN OF GOLF, GOOD WORKS AND THE BIG GREEN EGG Robert F. Stuart, Jr. Significant other? Children? Kristin – Bride of 10 years; three daughters, Georgia Kate (7), Pearce (4), and Parker (1). In 25 words or less, explain what you do. Navigate government at all levels. Advocate for clients and their priorities. Develop, build, and sustain meaningful relationships with decision makers. Without using the words Democrat, Independent or Republican, conservative or liberal, describe your political persuasion. I lean to the right, but believe government has the ability (and responsibility) to do great things for people and can/should positively impact quality of life, business climate, infrastructure investment, and those who need a hand. If you have one, what is your motto? Don’t guess. Do the necessary research/work to make sure you know what you’re talking about and are always providing accurate information. During your career, have you had a favorite pro bono client? While not a client, per se, my father committed his life and career to ministry 20 years ago by becoming the Executive Director of the Christian Service Center for Central Florida. This ministry, supported by hundreds of local churches of all denominations, exists to serve “the least of these” and provide hope and support to the broken in our community. I am so proud of his work and have loved being a small part of it. Three favorite charities. The Christian Service Center for Central Florida, Bridges International and Florida Citrus Sports. Any last-day-of-Session traditions? Hurry home to my wife and kids! What are you most looking forward to during the Legislative Session? The pace, and the opportunity. I love the energy and craziness of FOURTH FLOOR>FILES


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