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Hon. Michael I. Abrams Ballard PartnersPartner & Miami Office Co-ChairFlorida House of RepresentativesMember (1982-1994)

Brig. Gen. John Adams*U.S. ArmyRetired

Hon. Sandy Adams*U.S. House of RepresentativesMember (2011-2013)

Hon. Leslie M. Alexander U.S. Ambassador Ecuador (1996-1999)

Manuel AlmiraPort of Palm BeachExecutive Director

Hon. Liz AlpertCity of SarasotaMayor

Hon. Jason Altmire U.S. House of RepresentativesMember (2007-2013)

Annette AlvarezGlobal Ties MiamiExecutive Director

Walter AlvarezAbsolut Financial Resources, Inc.Commercial Real Estate Lender and Broker

Bryan AndersonHospital Corp of AmericaVice President, Government Relations

Paul AndersonPort Tampa BayPresident & CEO

Hon. Volker AndingU.S. AmbassadorGerman (2004-2007)World Affairs Council of Greater MiamiBoard Member

Luis Arguello DemeTECH Corporation President & CEO

Hon. Jeff AtwaterState of FloridaCFO (2011-2017)

Adam E. BabingtonWalt Disney WorldVice President, External Affairs

Dr. Teo A. Babun, Jr.Outreach Aid to the AmericasChairmanBG ConsultantsCEO

Lauren BaerAlbright Stonebridge GroupU.S. Department of StateSecretary of State’s Policy Planning Staff (2011-2016)Senior Advisor to the U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. (2016-2017)

Jonathan BaetyConrad Santiago & Associates Financial Advisor

Ryan BarrasTekesta ConsultingFounder & Owner

Oliver Barrett*Center for Climate and SecuritySenior Research Fellow

Hon. Dick J. Batchelor*Dick Batchelor Management Group, Inc.President

Hon. Dennis BaxleyFlorida State SenateMember

Slater BaylissCardenas PartnersPartner

Dr. Robert BeekmanUniversity of Tampa Associate Professor of Economics & Economics Department Chair

Patricia BeitlerVelocitas, Inc.President & Founder

Hon. Aaron Bowman*JAXUSA PartnershipSenior Vice President of Business DevelopmentJacksonville City CouncilMember

Phillip BrownGreater Orlando Aviation AuthorityChief Executive Officer

Hon. Doug BroxsonFlorida State SenateMember

Bob Burleson Florida Transportation Builders’ Association, Inc.President

Jeb Bush, Jr. Jeb Bush & Associates, LLCCEOBush Realty, LLCPresident

Régine B. Cambronne Baptist Health FoundationDirector of Development

Jim CameronDaytona Regional Chamber of CommerceSenior Vice President, Government Relations

Hon. Dean CannonFlorida House of RepresentativesSpeaker (2010-2012)Member (2004-2012)

David Canther GR3, Inc.Founder & CEO

Kristen CarlsonFlorida Citrus Processors AssociationExecutive Director

William E. Carlson, Jr.Tucker/HallPresident

Hon. Betty CastorUniversity of South FloridaPresident (1994-1999)Florida State SenateMember (1977-1979, 1983-1987)

ChairHon. Mel MartinezU.S. Senate, (2005-2009)U.S. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, (2001-2003)

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Kevin CateCATECOMMPresident

Joe CatramboneStuart/Martin County Chamber of CommercePresident & CEO

Hon. Paul CejasPLC Investments, Inc.Chairman & CEOU.S. Ambassador Belgium (1998-2001)

Sgt. Maj. Paul Chevalier*Former State CommanderU.S. Marine CorpsRetired

Col. Allan Childers*U.S. Air ForceRetired

Ross Clemons*Clemons & Pierce, IncPresident & Owner (Ret.)

Dr. Nat J. CollettaSarasota World Affairs CouncilPresident, Board of DirectorsNew College of FloridaAdjunct Professor, International Studies

Brant S. Copeland First Presbyterian Church of TallahasseePastor

Dr. Grant H. CornwellRollins CollegePresident

Hon. Bob CortesFlorida House of RepresentativesMember (2014-2018)

Hon. Humberto J. Cortina HJC Consultants, Inc.PresidentFlorida House of RepresentativesMember (1982-1984)

Jon CostelloRutledge Ecenia, P.AGovernment Consultant

Hon. Ander CrenshawU.S. House of RepresentativesMember (2001-2016)

Bill CroninPasco Economic Development CouncilPresident & CEO

Ana Cruz Ballard PartnersManaging Parner, Tampa Office

Husein CumberEast Coast IndustriesVice President

Hon. Carlos CurbeloU.S. House of RepresentativesMember (2015-2019)

Col. Jerry Custin*Upper Tampa Bay Chamber of CommerceDirector of Business, Manufacturing and Education

Hon. John DaileyCity of TallahasseeMayor

Hon. Daniel Davis JAX ChamberPresident & CEOFlorida House of RepresentativesMember (2010-2014)

Hon. Jim DavisU.S. House of RepresentativesMember (1997-2007)Holland & Knight LLPPartner

Michael DeBock*NextEra Energy, Inc.Senior Director of Customer Service

Hon. John A. DelaneyUniversity of North FloridaPresident EmeritusCity of JacksonvilleMayor (1995-2003)

Hon. Lincoln Diaz-BalartU.S. House of RepresentativesMember (1993-2011)

Jennifer R. DiazDiaz Trade Law, P.A.Founder

Hon. Manny Diaz, Jr.Florida State SenateMember

Hon. Manuel A. Diaz City of MiamiMayor (2001-2009)

Brett DosterFront Line StrategiesPresident

Hon. Buddy DyerCity of OrlandoMayor

Betsy Gardner EckbertWinter Park Chamber of CommercePresident & CEO

Hon. Audrey EdmonsonMiami-Dade County Board of County CommissionersCommissioner, District 3

Maria A. EichelbergerRegions Wealth ManagementVice President, Branch Manager

Eric EikenbergEverglades FoundationChief Executive Officer

Clint ElbowUnited Nations Association – Tampa Bay ChapterPresident

Steve FancherFlorida Export Finance CorporationPresident & CEO

Hon. Tom FeeneyU.S. House of RepresentativesMember (2003-2009)Associated Industries of FloridaPresident & CEO

Hon. Simon FerroGunsterShareholderU.S. Ambassador Panama (1999-2001)

Barbara FiedorOrbis Strategy Group President

Sharon Fine Northern Trust, NAVice President

Ike Fisher Capital Realty Services, Inc.Principal

Kelly A. FlannerySouth Tampa Chamber of CommercePresident & CEO

Rabbi Joel FleekopTemple Beth ElRabbi

Mary Barzee FloresStearns, Weaver, Miller, Weissler, Alhadeff & Sitterson, P.A.Shareholder

Dr. Ken Ford*Institute for Human and Machine CognitionCEO and Director

Dr. Sean D. ForemanBarry UniversityProfessor of Political Science

Omar FrancoBecker & PoliakoffManaging Director

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Brenda Frinks*Jacksonville Sister Cities AssociationPresidentSun City EntertainmentPresident

Sondie FrusGlobalJaxFormer ChairwomanAmbassador Emeritus

Julio FuentesFlorida State Hispanic Chamber of CommercePresident and CEO

Sarah GalWorld Affairs Council of Central FloridaExecutive Director

Hon. Joe GarciaU.S. House of RepresentativesMember (2013-2015)

Antonio GarrastazuInternational Republican Institute Director, Central American Program

Danny GaekwadNDS USAFounder-CEO

Hon. Oliver G. Gilbert IIICity of Miami GardensMayor

Hon. Andrew GillumCity of TallahasseeMayor (2014-2018)

Hon. Carlos A. GimenezMiami-Dade CountyMayor

Tim GiulianiOrlando Economic PartnershipPresident and CEO

Howard M. GlickenThe Americas GroupFounder, Chairman & CEO

Carmenza Gonzalez CZA IncorporatedPresident & CEO

Emilio T. Gonzalez*City of MiamiCity ManagerMiami Dade Aviation Department & Miami International AirportFormer Director

Alexandra GordonONECongressional District LeaderCAREDistrict Chair

Gary GouldTampa Bay Jewish Community Center and FederationCEO

Thiru GovenderBDO United StatesAssurance Office Managing Partner

Dennis GradyChamber of Commerce of the Palm BeachesCEO

Dr. Misty Grant, D.Min, MALogos UniversityPresident

Dave GreenFeeding Children EverywhereChief Executive Officer

Julie GrimesHilton Bentley HotelManaging Partner

Steve GrossmanJacksonville Aviation AuthorityCEO

Hon. Joe GrutersFlorida State SenateMemberFlorida Republican PartyChairman

Ana M. GuevaraAVENTI Associates, LLCPresident

Hon. Kent GuinnCity of OcalaMayor

Hon. Carlos GutierrezU.S. Secretary of Commerce (2005-2009)

Matt HaggmanKnight FoundationFormer Miami Director

Ned HancockHighlands County Citrus Growers AssociationPresidentHancock CitrusOwner

Robert HansIOS Partners, Inc.President & CEO

David A. HartFlorida Chamber of CommerceExecutive Vice President

Jillian HasnerTake Stock in Children of FloridaPresident and CEO

Dr. James HenningsenCollege of Central FloridaPresident

Sharon HillstromBradenton Area Economic Development CorporationPresident & CEO

John HoblickFlorida Farm Bureau FederationPresident

Dr. Karen A. HolbrookUniversity of South Florida Sarasota-ManateeRegional Chancellor

Rick HomansTampa Bay PartnershipPresident & CEO

Major General Jay Hood*HoodUSA Consulting, LLCPresidentU.S. ArmyRetired

Hon. Roxanne HorvathCity of St. AugustineCommissioner

Tramm Hudson*Caldwell Trust CompanyDirector

Hon. Jeanette W. HydeU.S. Ambassador Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean (1994-1997)

Hon. Pam IorioCity of TampaMayor (2003-2011)

Daniel JacobsonAkerman SenterfittPartner

Richard A. JacobsonBuchanan Ingersoll & Rooney PCShareholderTampa Bay Area Committee on Foreign RelationsCommittee Director

Hon. Keith JamesCity of West Palm BeachMayor

Stuart JonesBiolife, L.L.CPresident & CEO

Barry E. JohnsonSouth Florida Progress FoundationFormer President (2016-2017)Greater Miami Chamber of CommerceFormer President & CEO (2006-2016)

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Steven KalishmanSister City Program of Gainesville, Inc.Executive Director

Merrie KarimovDiscovery ChurchMissions Pastor

Heather KastenThe Greater Sarasota Chamber of CommercePresident/CEO

Hon. Ron KleinU.S. House of RepresentativesMember (2007-2011)

Karen KrymskiUniversity of South FloridaMuma College of BusinessProcurement Specialist

Hon. Luis J. LauredoU.S. AmbassadorOrganization of American States (2000-2001)

Hon. Kenneth Lawson*Florida Department of Economic OpportunityExecutive DirectorFlorida Department of Business and Professional RegulationSecretary (2011-2017)

David M. LaymanGreenberg Traurig, P.A.Shareholder

Andrew Learned*Valrico GradePower LearningOwner

Lt. Gen. William Lennox*Saint Leo UniversityFormer PresidentU.S. ArmyRetired

Wendy Satory LinkWendy Satory Link, PLLCPresident

Frank LopezTaino Group LLCFounder and CEO

Hon. Carlos Lopez-CanteraState of FloridaLieutenant Governor (2014-2019)

Brig. Gen. David MacEwen*The MacEwen Group, LLCCEOU.S. ArmyRetired

Ralph MacNamaraKaufman, Rossin & Co. Principal

Gavin MacphailJones Lang LaSalle Americas, Inc.Senior Vice President

Henryka ManesEcoWorks InternationalFounding Executive Director

Andrew J. MarkusCarlton FieldsShareholder

Chris MarlinLennar InternationalPresident

Joe MayerLockheed Martin Space Systems CompanyDirector, Government Relations – FL

Hon. Jerry Maygarden*Greater Pensacola Chamber Former PresidentCity of PensacolaMayor (1991-1994)

Col. Mike McCalister*U.S. ArmyRetired

J. Brock McClaneFederal Republic of GermanyHonorary CounselFisher Rushmer, P.A.Attorney

Donald McCorkellRegions BankSenior Vice President & Global Trade Group Head

Trina MedarevWorld Affairs Council of JacksonvilleExecutive Director & CEO

Jena Melançon Gulf Coast Citizen Diplomacy CouncilExecutive Director

Manuel A. MenciaEnterprise Florida Senior Vice President

Patricia Menéndez-CambóSoftBank Group InternationalDeputy General Counsel

Collier MerrillMerrill Land CompanyPresident

Rev. Russell MeyerFlorida Council of Churches Executive Director

J. Patrick MichaelsCEA GroupFounder, Chairman & CEO

Edward MiyagishimaShumakerPrincipal

Dr. Ed H. MooreIndependent Colleges and Universities of FloridaPresident

Hon. Jeri Muoio, Ph.DCity of West Palm BeachMayor (2011-2019)

Hon. Sandra MurmanHillsborough County Board of County CommissionersCommissioner, District 1

Claudia L. Murphy, MBACenterState BankVice President and Commercial Relationship Manager

Hon. Patrick E. MurphyCoastal ConstructionExecutive Vice PresidentU.S. House of RepresentativesMember (2013-2017)

Dawn NagyCAREState ChairONECongressional District Leader

Jay NarangTech ArmyCommander in Chief

Hon. Pat NealFlorida State SenateMember (1978-1986)

Beth NeuhoffNeuhoff CommunicationsPresident and CEO

Janet NicholsRaymond James Managing Director & Senior Vice President of Investments

Gen. William Nyland*U.S. Marine CorpsRetired

Ramón OjedaLingua Language SchoolDirector of Business Strategy

Max OligarioBank of AmericaSenior Client Manager/Senior Vice President

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Remedios Diaz OliverAll American ContainersFormer President

Andres N. Oliveros*Highlands County Bar AssociationPresidentTampa Hispanic Bar AssociationVice President

Meredith M. O’RourkeThe O’Rourke GroupOwner

Col. EJ Otero*U.S. Air ForceRetired

Beppy OwenAkerman LLPPartnerOrlando Area Committee on Foreign RelationsCo-Chair

Harvey E. Oyer III*Shutts & Bowen LLPPartner

Dr. Eduardo J. PadrónMiami Dade CollegePresident

Carlos PalomaresSMC ResourcesPresident & CEO

Nirav PandyaOrion TechnologiesPresident & CEO

Demian PasquarelliFlorida Association for Volunteer Action in the Caribbean and the Americas, Inc. Executive Director

Dr. Athena PasseraGlobal Ties MiamiVice President, Board of DirectorsOrcos ConsultingCo-Founder

Tico PerezTico Perez Solutions LLCPresidentBoy Scouts of America (2008-2016)National Commissioner

Hon. Lauren PoeCity of GainesvilleMayor

John PriceAmericas Market Intelligence Managing Director

Margaret R. PullésPuMa Communications and Cultural ServicesFounder, President & CEO

Dr. Susan Kaufman PurcellUniversity of MiamiFormer Director, Center for Hemispheric Policy

Chris QuinnWexford StrategiesVice President, International Affairs

Peter A. QuinterGrayRobinson, P.A.Shareholder, Customs & International Law Group

Olga RamudoExpress TravelPresident & CEOFlorida District Export CouncilBoard MemberGreater Miami Chamber of CommerceBoard MemberBeacon CouncilExecutive Committee MemberInternational Committee Chair

Pam RauchFlorida Power & Light CompanyVice President, External Affairs and Economic Development

Michael T. Raynor*MTR Consulting Principal

Sherry ReevesManufacturers Association of Central FloridaExecutive Director

Rick ReikenisReikenis & Associates, LLCPresident

Isabelle RenaultSt. Johns County Chamber of CommercePresident & CEO

Carolina Rendeiro Connect2GlobalChief Marketing & Development Officer

Ralph RishPreble-Rish DewberryVice President

The Rev. Fredrick A RobinsonThe Episcopal Church of the RedeemerRector

Hon. Grover Robinson, IVCity of PensacolaMayor

Dr. Larry RobinsonFlorida A&M UniversityPresident

Jason RodriguezBayCare Health SystemsState Government Relations Manager

Raquel RodriguezMcDonald Hopkins LLC Managing Member

Martin H. RogolMarketing Concepts, Inc. Founding Principal

Bob RohrlackGreater Tampa Chamber of CommercePresident & CEO

Dr. Kerry D. RomesburgJacksonville University President (2004-2013)

Hon. Bob RommelFlorida House of RepresentativesMember

Hon. John D. RoodThe Vestcor CompaniesChairmanU.S. AmbassadorCommonwealth of the Bahamas (2004-2007)

Hon. Tom Rooney*U.S. House of RepresentativesMember (2009-2019)

Dr. Mark B. RosenbergFlorida International UniversityPresident

The Hon. Ileana Ros-LehtinenU.S. House of RepresentativesMember (1989-2019)

Jerry RossNational Entrepreneur CenterPresident

Hon. Leslie V. RoweU.S. AmbassadorActing Special Representative for Global Health Diplomacy (2013-2014)Republic of Mozambique (2010-2012)Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, and Vanuatu (2006-2009)

Hon. Raymond RoyceTown of Lake PlacidVice-MayorHighland County Citrus GrowersExecutive Director

William D. RubinThe Rubin GroupPresident

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Hon. Ken RussellCity of Miami CommissionerVice Chairman

Velma Anne Ruth, M.Ed.World Affairs Council of Greater MiamiExecutive Director & Secretary of the Board

Mario J. SacasaThe Beacon CouncilSenior Vice President, International Economic Development

Hon. Bill SandersCity of BradentonCouncilman, Ward 4

Dr. Jackson SasserSanta Fe CollegePresident

Dr. Martha Dunagin SaundersUniversity of West FloridaPresident

Steve SchaleSchale CommunicationsOwner

Rabbi Solomon SchiffRabbinical Association of Greater MiamiExecutive Vice President Emeritus

Mark R. SchlakmanFlorida State University Senior Program Director, Center for the Advancement of Human Rights

Shawn SeiplerClean the WorldChief Executive Officer

Hon. Ruth ShackDade Community FoundationPresident Emeritus (1985-2009)Metro-Dade County CommissionCommissioner (1976-1986)

Hon. Mark SharpeHillsborough County Commission Former Commissioner, District 7Tampa Innovation AllianceExecutive Director

Rachel ShipleyTrading Wise, Inc.Founder & President

Brian SiegalAmerican Jewish CommitteeExecutive Director, Greater Miami & Broward Chapter

Celeste M. SimonWorld Affairs Council of Palm BeachPresident and CEO

Dr. Deepika SinghSinmatCo-Founder and CEO

Hon. Alex SinkState of FloridaCFO (2007-2011)

Betsy Suero SkippRESULTS FL Regional CoordinatorCAREDistrict Chair (FL-27)

David SmithGrayRobinson P.A.Tampa Managing Shareholder

Lester SolaMiami-Dade Aviation DepartmentDirector and Chief Executive Officer

Ann Marie SorrellThe Mosaic GroupPresident & CEO

Allen SpeerAgape FlightsChief Executive Officer

Lt. Gen. Martin Steele*U.S. Marine CorpsRetired

Hon. Mike SuarezCity of TampaCouncilman, District 1 (2011-2019)

Noreen TimoneyTimoney Impact SolutionsPrincipal

RADM Paul Tobin*U.S. NavyRetired

Steve Toner Coldwell Banker Commercial/Saunders Real Estate & Saunders Ralston Dantzler Commercial Real EstateBroker Associate

Emmanuel TormesBoeingSenior Manager, Government Operations

Mark A. TrowbridgeCoral Gables Chamber of CommercePresident & CEO

Hon. Jay TrumbullFlorida House of RepresentativesMember

Hon. Toby UnwinRepublic of AustriaHonorary ConsulPremonition, LLCChief Innovation Officer

Liane VenturaGreater Miami Chamber of Commerce Senior Vice President

Hon. Adis M. VilaPresident & Founder, Vila & AssociatesAssistant Secretary, U. S. Department of Agriculture (1989-1992)Secretary, Florida Department of Administration (1987-1989)Chief Diversity Officer, U.S. Air Force Academy (2010-2013)

Hon. Will WeatherfordFlorida House of RepresentativesSpeaker (2012-2014)Member (2006-2014)

Ronald L. Weaver Stearns Weaver Miller Weissler Alhadeff & Sitterson, P.A.Of Counsel

Frank WellsBright Community TrustChief Impact Officer

Most Rev. Thomas G. WenskiThe Archdiocese of MiamiArchbishop

Hon. Frank WhiteFlorida House of RepresentativesMember (2016-2018)

Deborah WilkinsonTampa Bay Trade & Protocol CouncilExecutive Director

Eric Williams* NGO OrganizationsExecutive Advisor

Brian Wyer Gulf Coast Minority Chamber of CommercePresident & CEO

* Indicates Veteran of the U.S. Armed Forces

As of May 24, 2019

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