Florida Association of Professional Lobbyists

Welcome to FAPL's all new website, we hope you enjoy its new look, improved functionality and use its many resources.

The Florida Association of Professional Lobbyists (FAPL) was established in 2002, to be a broad-based organization committed to establishing and maintaining high standards for professional advocates.

FAPL members adhere to explicit standards of conduct in dealing with public officials, clients, and other members of the lobby corps. Our principles are centered on honesty, integrity, and respect for the political process. FAPL's mission focuses on education and the ethical conduct which fosters a lobby corps that is both knowledgeable and professional.

FAPL is governed by a Board of Directors, but ultimate power is vested in our members. FAPL membership is open to any Florida registered lobbyist.

FOR FAPL MEMBERS

2019-2020

FAPL Board of Directors

Officers

Jeffrey Kottkamp, Esq., DPL--Chair
Candice Ericks, DPL--Vice Chair
Larry Williams,DPL--Secretary/Treasurer
Mario Bailey, DPL--Executive Committee Representative
Mike Hightower, DPL--Immediate Past Chair

Directors

Barney Bishop III, DPL
Joe Anne Hart, DPL
Jennifer Green, CAE, DPL
David Mica, CAE, DPL
Corinne Mixon
Jenna Paladino, DPL
Ron Pierce, DPL
Justin Thames, DPL
Ron Watson, DPL
Doug Wheeler, DPL

Executive Director

Frances M. Gilbert, CAE

COMMITTEES

For a list of committees and Committee Chairs.

Congratulations to Our Newest DPLs

The following members earned their Designated Professional Lobbyist designation during the 2019 FAPL Annual Conference in Orlando September 11-13. Congratulations to:

Adam Basford, DPL
Alyssa Brown, DPL
Amanda Gill, DPL
Madeline Holzmann, DPL
Ethan Merchant, DPL
Alix Miller, DPL
Gaylen Morgan, DPL
Cameron Pennant, DPL
Victoria Price, DPL
Phillip Suderman, DPL
Megan Turetsky, DPL
Paul W. Wharton, DPL

Renew your FAPL Membership

All members of FAPL are invited to renew their 2019 membership dues through our new web site portal.

To renew your annual FAPL membership dues online, select the white Log in button in the blue box below and enter your email address to receive access to your profile on this new site. If your name appears in the blue box below you are already logged in, click on your name to view your profile.

Once you have logged in, you can, update your profile and upload your latest head-shot photo.

Not currently a member of FAPL? Go to the JOIN FAPL page and sign up.

Quick Links to Resources

Florida Lobbying
Laws, Rules & Opinions

Get the facts and know
Florida’s Lobbying guidelines
of the profession.

Join the Florida Association
of Profession Lobbyists

Join your colleagues in support of high professional standards, sign up online today.

Become a Designated
Professional Lobbyist

Show your commitment to high standards for the lobbying profession.

FAPL Code of Ethics

FAPL's ethical principles are based on the organization's core values and the standards to which the professional is held

Florida Lobbyist Registration &
Compensation

Lobbyists are urged to read the full text of the law, Sec. 112.3215, F. S., as amended by 2005-359...

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annual conference photos

Snapshots from

2019 Annual Conference

In September of this year, lobbyists from around the state gathered at the Renaissance Resort SeaWorld for the 15th Annual FAPL Conference to network, learn valuable information and earn their DPL designation.

In addition to the interesting and notable presenters during the conference, the attendees were pleased that were able to meet state representatives and senators at the Welcome Reception.

Here are some photos from the conference.