Brad Swanson
Consultant
Boca Raton,FL
Summary
25 Years of leadership experience within the state legislative and political affairs arenas, including managing lobby teams, strategic campaign support, statewide coalitions, communications, political fundraising, and c-suite strategic advising. Deep knowledge of utilizing third party advocates and associations at the national and state levels to broaden influence and relationships for purposes of achieving legislative and appropriations goals. (NCSL, ALEC, RGA, DGA, RAGA, State Chambers of Commerce, Industry Associations, Think Tanks, etc…) Broad-based knowledge of issues ranging from Private-sector government services, Taxation, International Trade, Legal Reform, Economic Development, Employment, Healthcare and Insurance. Led policy efforts within Florida’s telecommunication, internet and television regulated industries on behalf of Florida’s cable and internet providers. Proven leadership in the areas of strategic planning & development, budgeting, public relations, marketing, communications and direction, implementation & measurement of organizational strategies and goals. Strong verbal, written, social media, production, and communication skills, including grassroots development, public speaking and media relations.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1998
1998
years of post-secondary education
Work History
CEO and Founder
Quantum State Strategies
Boca Raton, Florida
06.2024 - Current
- Providing strategic advice to CEO/C-suites on matters where business and government make contact.
- New market or acquisition assessments to include current and future regulatory, legislative and public perception needs.
- Crisis and general media relations strategy.
- Private Equity and foreign interest advising for the US markets.
President and CEO
Florida Internet & Television
Tallahassee, Florida
07.2016 - 06.2024
- Charged with modernizing the association to reflect the technology and innovations within the internet and television industry in Florida.
- Produce and host of FiTv, a program that combines the latest innovations in your home and across technology platforms with interviews with legislative, television and news insiders.
- Lead the legislative, regulatory, lobbying, political and communications efforts to advance policies that empower our members to grow their business and offerings to Florida.
- Lead efforts to increase industry brand awareness within Florida legislative and regulatory circles of influence.
- Create and provide best-practice controls and processes in the organization for maximum effectiveness.
Executive Director
Florida Transportation Commission
Tallahassee, Florida
11.2015 - 07.2016
- Lead programs that oversee performance metrics and financial management of the $10 Billion budget.
- Work with FDOT Secretary to inform FTC Commissioners of pertinent issues with the department.
- Lead on policy priorities identified by FTC Commissioners that can improve FDOT performance.
- Host public board meetings to enable direct public input on the status and future of Florida’s transportation infrastructure.
Intermodal Administrator Overseeing Spaceports, Airports, Seaports, Rail, Intermodal and Freight Programs
Florida Department of Transportation
Tallahassee, Florida
03.2014 - 11.2015
- Oversee the $1Billion of investment endorsed by Governor Scott in Florida’s seaports to encourage the growth of over 140,000 net new jobs in Florida.
- Lead strategy on FDOT space related infrastructure which includes all space shuttle, SpaceX, and Blue Horizon launch and landing runways.
- Engaged on all FDOT regulatory responsibilities and investments in Florida’s 1,000+ commercial and private airports
- Oversee all FDOT owned and privately held rail systems in Florida
- Lead nationally recognized innovations in freight optimization efforts which complemented the seaports investment and job creation efforts.
- Oversee intermodal investments which supply critical transportation to Florida’s low-income population.
Vice President of Strategic Partnerships and Coalitions
Florida Chamber of Commerce
Tallahassee, Florida
10.2011 - 03.2014
- Lead annual multi-million-dollar fundraising efforts which fund the Chamber’s mission to secure Florida’s future.
- Lead statewide coalitions which fought policies that would hurt Florida’s citizens and economy.
Florida Director
American Traffic Solutions
Tallahassee, Florida
05.2009 - 10.2011
- Create Strategy, Penetrate and Lobby the local government sector, to include County Commissioners, City Council members, Sheriffs, and Police departments by developing and using associations, personal relationships, existing company clients and resources.
- Move Governments to Initiate Programs in an adversarial legal and political environment which translated to $5 Million in 18 Months.
- Increased State Presence despite legislation not passing (2009).
- Maintain Relationships and address media issues as needed. Manage corporate relationships through involvement with the Florida Sheriffs Association, the Florida Chiefs of Police Association, the Florida League of Cities, and the Florida Association of Counties.
Florida Chamber of Commerce Regional Director
Florida Chamber of Commerce
Tampa Bay, Texas
03.2007 - 05.2009
- Develop Relationships with Every Member of the Legislature (10 counties) by developing and using corporate member influence and resources, raising campaign funds, and delivering pro-business candidate information to the business community to create new member revenue through market awareness of the influence of the Chamber within state level politics.
- Raise PAC Funds for West Central Florida PAC (to be distributed to candidates in the region)
- Increase Existing Market Revenue ($1.1 Million) by at least 10 percent annually.
- Identify and Penetrate Community Political Groups including local chambers of commerce, elected official’s influence spheres, corporate and social circles that drive the local economy in order to be at the forefront of thought when the topic is politics .
- Locate, Interview and Recommend Candidates who are pro-business and once they are endorsed, build a support infrastructure for them to succeed in their race for office.
- Brief Legislators and the Business Community through large event presentations about the agenda and needs of the Florida Chamber of Commerce.
- Media Resource on statewide business issues for all sources of local media.(Fox News, NBC, 970WFLA)
Vice President of Business Development
ROI Consulting Inc.
Tampa, Florida
07.2005 - 03.2007
- Create and Implement a Strategic Marketing and Lobbying Plan to develop access to and selection for local and state government technology staffing and technology proposals.
- Develop a Strategic Political Contribution plan that is coordinated with corporate goals and beliefs.
- Market Development for West Central Florida -Implement, communicate and manage a business development program to increase revenue stream from businesses located in the region.
- Market Development for Government Sector Implement, communicate and manage strategic relationships in the government sector to increase revenue stream from departments from with local and state government
Vice President of Public Affairs
Greater Tampa Chamber of Commerce
Tampa Bay, Florida
01.2003 - 07.2005
- Public Policy Advocacy Programs-Implement and communicate advocacy programs on issues affecting economic development, business, and quality of life issues. Annual creation/advocacy of Legislative Business Agenda.
- Public Policy Successes - Opposed and defeated ACORN’s anti-business Wage initiative at the County level saving businesses $12 million/year which protected the region’s economic development competitive advantage. Created grassroots campaign in support of statewide Constitutional Reform Initiative.
- Developed positive relationships with local and state governmental staff as well as elected officials.
- Management of Public Affairs Priorities Strategic management of public policy and media relations department, including 6 committees focusing on critical issues of transportation; water; land use; state issues; maritime and advocacy.
- Developed and produced public policy events including luncheons with elected officials and coordinated Tallahassee Fly-ins.
- Electronic and Print Media Relations- Managed programs to obtain positive media coverage for board approved public policy positions, economic development initiatives and general organization successes.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - History
University of South Florida
Tampa, FL05.1998
Skills
Proven Leadership
Strategic visioning
Analytical and critical thinker
Excellent communication
Client relationship building
Timeline
CEO and Founder
Quantum State Strategies
06.2024 - Current
President and CEO
Florida Internet & Television
07.2016 - 06.2024
Executive Director
Florida Transportation Commission
11.2015 - 07.2016
Intermodal Administrator Overseeing Spaceports, Airports, Seaports, Rail, Intermodal and Freight Programs
Florida Department of Transportation
03.2014 - 11.2015
Vice President of Strategic Partnerships and Coalitions
Florida Chamber of Commerce
10.2011 - 03.2014
Florida Director
American Traffic Solutions
05.2009 - 10.2011
Florida Chamber of Commerce Regional Director
Florida Chamber of Commerce
03.2007 - 05.2009
Vice President of Business Development
ROI Consulting Inc.
07.2005 - 03.2007
Vice President of Public Affairs
Greater Tampa Chamber of Commerce
01.2003 - 07.2005
Bachelor of Arts - History
University of South Florida
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