This week, Florida TaxWatch announced a roster of new hires and staff promotions, including bringing a former lieutenant governor on board. The new hires and promotions include:
Former Lt. Gov. Jeff Kottkamp, Esq., Executive Vice President and General Counsel – An AV Preeminent rated attorney, former Lt. Gov. Kottkamp served in a leadership role in the Florida House of Representatives from 2000 to 2006 before serving as Florida’s 17th Lieutenant Governor from 2007 until 2011. As a member of the Florida Legislature, he had a reputation for fighting for lower taxes, and he sponsored legislation to repeal the Intangibles Tax.
Meredith Pelton, Vice President of Strategic Initiatives – Meredith is an active member of the Florida Bar with an emphasis on succession planning. Prior to joining Florida TaxWatch, she served as the Executive Director for the Florida Commission for Independent Education.
Kayley Cox, Communications and Engagement Manager – Kayley has worked in private and public sectors and holds a Master of Arts in Corporate and Organizational Communication from West Virginia University.
Meg Cannan, Senior Research Analyst (Promotion) – During her time at the University of Florida, Meg volunteered at different schools, contributing research to the Bob Graham Center, and interning with the Samuel Proctor Oral History Institute.
Jessica Cimijotti, Research Analyst – Jessica came from a regulatory compliance background working at a Big Four financial institution as a senior analyst before starting at Florida TaxWatch. She is particularly interested in coastal policy, environmental policy, and energy policy issues.
Jui Shah, Research Economist – Jui recently received a Master of Science in Applied Economics from the University of Maryland. Her research of choice is educational policy and sustainable development, and she has one publication in the Liberal Arts Journal.
Shane O’Conner, Investor Services Coordinator – Shane is currently pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and History at Florida State University. He is involved at the Center for the Advancement of Human Rights and writes for the FSView and Florida Flambeau.
Florida TaxWatch President and CEO Dominic Calabro weighed in on these changes.
“This is an extremely exciting time for Florida TaxWatch. Our staff are the backbone of our organization and the driver behind the important work we do on behalf of taxpayers. We are proud to build on over four decades of excellence and strengthen our already incredibly talented team by bringing so many accomplished professionals on board, while also recognizing and rewarding those who have been with us for some time and continually go above and beyond,” Calabro said.
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