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John Grant Former Senator John Grant first came to Tallahassee in 1965, where he worked in the Institute of Governmental Research at Florida State University. He holds bachelors and masters degrees in government and political science and a Juris Doctorate degree, as well as two honorary doctorates. He has worked in state and local government in city management and was appointed to a position in the US Department of Education by President Ronald Reagan.

First elected to the Florida House of Representatives in 1980 and then to the Florida Senate in 1986, he has served with six Florida governors through twenty- one years as a member of the Florida legislature, where he chaired seven standing and numerous select committees. He has also served on the faculties of The University of Tampa, Hillsborough Community College and the University of South Florida, teaching law, government and politics. Over the years, he has received many legislative awards and has been selected as “legislator of the year” by numerous organizations.
 


Travis Moore

Previously, owner of Moore Relations, a government affairs consulting firm, Travis joined FCAG in 2005. At Moore Relations, he represented a number of high profile clients before the legislative and executive branches of Florida government and in addition was responsible for client origination and cultivation. He was active on both the political and post election with members of the legislature and a number of current legislators were elected with Travis at the helm of their successful campaigns.

He established working relations from the lowest levels of local government to the governor and cabinet. Prior to entering private practice he served as Chief Legislative Aide for the Chairman of the Senate Commerce, Banking and Insurance, Education and Judiciary committees. He was also on the staff of the House of Representatives. In the private sector, he was in the insurance industry affiliated with the National Claims Center for Allstate Insurance Company.


Mark Anderson

A veteran Chief of Staff for the House and Senate, Mark Anderson knows the decision makers and the legislative process. He is especially knowledgeable and successful in appropriations matters. 

Having served as Chief of Staff to the Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee and  Chief Legislative Assistant to the House Republican Majority Whip, Mark brings a wealth of experience and a network of valuable legislative relationships across the state that continue to bear significant results for his clientele.  He has testified before scores of committees and enjoys the respect of his colleagues and legislators on the hill.

Mark also knows how to get candidates elected and how to work with them for the benefit of his clients once they are elected.  He has successfully managed many local, legislative and statewide campaigns. Because of this active involvement in the legislative and political process, not just during the legislative session but throughout the year, Mark is able to provide his clients with a well-rounded perspective and an unparalleled level of service. 

Mark joined FCAG in 2005. 


Beverley Grant

During more than twenty years as a legislative wife, Beverley Grant worked with legislative spouses and lobbied pro bono on issues of importance to health and safety, while establishing a thorough knowledge of the lobbying process and cementing strong personal relationships with members, spouses and legislative staff. She is a gracious hostess and understands the importance of social relationships in the legislative process.

She assisted in running her husband’s House and Senate offices both in Tallahassee and in the district. She actively coordinated nine political campaigns and learned how to mobilize grass-roots support whether for a candidate on the ballot or an issue before the legislature. She holds a bachelor’s degree in education and taught in public and private schools for many years. Currently, she coordinates lobbying and servers as Chief Operating Officer and Administrator for FCAG.
 


William "Bill" Bunkley A veteran of many years of political involvement at the state, federal and local levels, Bill began as an aide in the Carter presidential campaign and worked his way up over the years. He is a veteran of many campaigns and enjoys the loyalty and respect of many elected officials.

He has been a lobbyist in Tallahassee for more than ten years and has served in that capacity even longer in Hillsborough County government. His principal client has been the largest protestant denomination in Florida, where he has taken the lead in lobbying on issues of life and morality. As such, he enjoys a very close relationship with a block of legislators who are close to those issues, and he brings that relationship as a valued member of the lobby team on any issue.

He also has represented clients on environmental and real property, mortgage and Real Estate matters. He is respected, well known, and has the listening ear of key legislators.

Currently, he hosts a week day radio broadcast “Drive Time With Bill Bunkley,” heard throughout much of Florida, presenting political news, views and current events.


 

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