CHRIS DUDLEY
PARTNER, SOUTHERN GROUP, TALLAHASSEE
The Southern Group is one of the largest state and local level lobbying firms in the country. Starting with just four lobbyists in 2000, Southern Group covers the state with 35 lobbyists now in six offices. Dudley has been a partner at the firm for 23 years. He says he is most proud of his two decades of work with the Florida Network of Youth and Family Services that helps nearly 13,000 kids each year by providing housing and other social services.
EDUCATION: University of South Florida (BA)
IF I WERE GOVERNOR: Invest in education, support our frontline teachers financially, support our families by expanding school choice and opportunities, and support our students by raising the academic bar.
MENTOR: John Thrasher, former House Speaker, state senator and most recently president of Florida State University. He has been a constant source of guidance, wisdom and friendship to me.
