WINTER 2016 INFLUENCE | 67 Significant other? Children? Grandkids? Cameron is my wife of 11 years, daughter McClaine (9), and son Grant (5). In 25 words or less, explain what you do. Educate Florida policymakers on the importance of a competitive insurance and business environment, raise money, and travel — a lot of travel. Without using the words Democrat, Independent or Republican; conservative or liberal, describe your political persuasion. Limited government. The free market is always the best option. ALWAYS be respectful of others’ opinions … even if they are wrong. If you have one, what is your motto? Work hard, play hard. During your career, have you had a favorite pro bono client? The Kearny Comprehensive Emergency Services Center in Tallahassee provides incredible services to our homeless population through a holistic approach. Three favorite charities. Boys’ Choir of Tallahassee, Big Bend Hospice, and Kidz1stFund. Any last-day-of-Session traditions? Time permitting, I enjoy getting away from the Capitol and having dinner with Cameron. That might not happen this year, though! What are you most looking forward to during the Legislative Session? Notching a few wins for our members, and it being over. If you could have another lobbyist’s client list, it would be … I am an association guy and independent insurance agents are great to work for. I have the best 20,000 clients in Florida. Professional accomplishment of which you are most proud? Playing a small role in helping members of the Florida Association of Insurance Agents get elected to the Florida Legislature. Someone has to provide an educated perspective on insurance issues, right? FOURTH FLOOR>FILES PHOTO: Mary Beth Tyson Lobbyists are often accused of wearing Gucci loafers; do you own a pair of Gucci loafers? If not, why not? Nope. I am from Tallahassee, and have always thought Gucci was a brand for women. Who is your favorite Florida Capitol Press Corps reporter and why? No favorite … most of them try to do their best with the limited resources they have. Other than SaintPetersBlog.com, your reading list includes … I don’t need to read anything else. What swear word do you use most often? I use them all regularly. Probably not my best trait, but I don’t trust people who don’t swear. What is your most treasured possession? Two … a watch my wife gave me when we got married, and my golf clubs. The best hotel in Florida is … There are so many great ones, but the Ponte Vedra Inn and Club is just my speed. Really nice, but not stuffy. 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? Gov. Jeb Bush, Sen. Marco Rubio, Gov. Charlie Crist, and Sen. Jack Latvala. Favorite movie. I don’t watch many movies, but I can recite every word of “My Cousin Vinny.” When you pig out, what do you eat? I am generally a pretty healthy eater, but have no self-control when it comes to chicken wings … SO bad, but SO good. If you could have dinner with a historical figure no longer living, who would it be? Bobby Jones. ON THE ROAD, KEEPING 20,000 CLIENTS HAPPY Kyle Ulrich
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