Dean Cannon
President & CEO, GrayRobinson, Tallahassee
GrayRobinson provides legal, lobbying and regulatory representation to businesses, state and local governments, and other stakeholders nationwide. It has more than 700 professionals in 15 offices across Florida and Washington, D.C. Cannon, a former Speaker of the Florida House, has served as CEO and president since 2019.
EDUCATION: University of Florida (BS, JD)
IF I WERE GOVERNOR: In the last 25 years, we have made great strides with K-12 and higher education, and I would focus on a multidisciplinary early learning program incorporating educational, mental health and community resources to prepare children to take advantage of the K-12 and higher education systems.
READING: Gentle and Lowly, by Dane Ortlund
INSPIRING FLORIDIAN: My brother, Sterling Cannon, MD. He’s always been a source of inspiration, encouragement, wisdom, love and support, whether I’ve been at my best or at my worst. My life wouldn’t be the same (or nearly as successful) without him.
MOTIVATIONAL MANTRA: Keep showing up, keep listening and keep learning, and you’ll be able to handle anything that comes your way.
