JEFF HENDRY
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, INSTITUTE OF GOVERNMENT AT FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY and the North Florida Economic Development Partnership, TALLAHASSEE
Through the Florida Institute of Government at FSU, the North Florida Economic Development Partnership provides technical and professional assistance to 14 rural counties in North Central Florida. Since 2009, its primary efforts have been devoted to recruiting new industry and assisting existing businesses in their expansion efforts. Since 2009, it has facilitated more than $1 billion in private capital investment and helped produce more than 2,200 new jobs in the region.
EDUCATION: Florida Atlantic University (BS, MPA)
IF I WERE GOVERNOR: I would increase the amount of state investment in infrastructure across RURAL Florida. While significant progress has been made in the past four to five years, there is still a critical need to invest in critical infrastructure in properties and sites determined to have viable economic development potential.
INSPIRING FLORIDIAN: Former Gov. Reubin Askew. I had the great blessing of literally working and interacting with Gov. Askew at the Florida Institute of Government. He led our state during a very critical and challenging time, was unconditionally committed to his faith and core values, and was truly one of the most honorable men I have ever known.
