Mark E. Bannon
Fort Myers,FL
Summary
Experienced public sector leader with a strong background in stakeholder engagement, crisis response, and interagency coordination. Built effective communication channels, supervised teams, and managed complex operations while ensuring legal and ethical compliance.
Overview
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Certification
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40
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Director
Palm Beach County Commission on Ethics
West Palm Beach, Florida
10.2010 - 12.2021
- Directed comprehensive investigations into suspected ethical violations, presenting results to five members of the Palm Beach County Commission on Ethics with recommendations for resolutions, ensuring adherence to established ethical standards.
- Assisted in developing and implementing comprehensive ethical oversight programs to ensure compliance standards for over 6,000 county and municipal elected and appointed officials, as well as all county and municipal employees in Palm Beach County, Florida.
- Assisted in the design, implementation and yearly review of mandatory training programs designed to enhance ethical awareness of the Palm Beach County Code of Ethics and conducted in person and online mandatory training to all 6,000 plus county and municipal officials and employees.
- Cultivated relationships with stakeholders to foster collaboration on ethical initiatives.
- Established communication channels that promoted transparency and engaged community partners.
- Oversaw budget allocation and resource management to enhance operational effectiveness.
- Led a team of five professionals while overseeing a $3 million annual budget.
Attorney
Law Office of Mark E. Bannon, P.A.
West Palm Beach, Florida
11.2007 - 10.2010
- Represented clients during court hearings and trials, resulting in favorable outcomes.
- Crafted detailed legal briefs and memoranda to enhance case preparation and support legal arguments.
- Drafted various legal documents, including contracts, pleadings, and motions.
- Analyzed statutes, case law, and regulations to provide accurate legal advice.
- Conducted comprehensive legal research to bolster case strategies and strengthen client positions across Family Law, Probate Law, Trust and Estates Law, and Criminal Law.
- Maintained regular communication with clients to update on case progress and legal options.
Attorney
Office of the State Attorney, 15th Judicial Circuit
West Palm Beach, Florida
05.2006 - 05.2007
- Litigated criminal cases for prosecutor's office courtroom proceedings
- Evaluated evidence, witness statements, and police reports
- Drafted motions, pleadings, and legal correspondence
- Presented opening statements and closing arguments
- Examined witnesses during hearings and trials
- Negotiated plea agreements with defense counsel
- Advised investigators on charging decisions and case strategy
- Collaborated with police departments to investigate criminal activity.
Deputy Sheriff - Unit Commander
Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office
West Palm Beach, Florida
09.1981 - 10.2005
- Directed patrol and investigative operations for county sheriff department units and staff.
- Supervised investigations, arrests, and field reports for county law enforcement teams.
- Responded to major incidents reported to department, assuming role of incident commander for emergency situations.
- Enforced department policy, legal standards, and public safety procedures.
- Ensured compliance with applicable laws and regulations governing police operations.
- Collaborated with county leaders, community groups, and criminal justice agencies to enhance public safety initiatives.
- Negotiated with community leaders to foster positive relationships between law enforcement and residents.
Education
J.D. - Law
University of Miami - School of Law
Coral Gables, FL05-2005
MBA - Public Administration
Nova Southeastern University
Davie, FL05-2000
Bachelor of Arts - Social Psychology
Florida Atlantic University
Boca Raton, FL12-1987
Skills
- Regulatory compliance
- Policy development
- Program oversight
- Risk assessment
- Financial management
- Financial budgeting
- Stakeholder engagement
- Interagency coordination
- Training design
- Team leadership
- Staff management
- Risk assessment
- Public speaking
- Conflict resolution
- Civic engagement
- Risk assessment
Certification
- Attorney at Law - The Florida Bar Association
- Law Enforcement Officer - Florida Department of Law Enforcement
Timeline
Executive Director
Palm Beach County Commission on Ethics
10.2010 - 12.2021
Attorney
Law Office of Mark E. Bannon, P.A.
11.2007 - 10.2010
Attorney
Office of the State Attorney, 15th Judicial Circuit
05.2006 - 05.2007
Deputy Sheriff - Unit Commander
Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office
09.1981 - 10.2005
J.D. - Law
University of Miami - School of Law
MBA - Public Administration
Nova Southeastern University
Bachelor of Arts - Social Psychology
Florida Atlantic University