HOLLY BORGMANN

VICE PRESIDENT FOR GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS, ADT, BOCA RATON

ADT provides electronic security to more than 6 million customers across the U.S. It has also entered the rooftop solar energy business. Borgmann has worked out of the company’s Boca Raton headquarters for 11 years. ADT is active in the community through its “Safe Places” initiative and employee-resource groups. Borgmann has served on several statewide boards, including Enterprise Florida and CareerSource.

EDUCATION: Miami University (BA)

IF I WERE GOVERNOR: I would increase the state’s investment in technical and trade schools, including a requirement that all high school students learn about the opportunities that a career in the trades can provide. 

READING: Robert Putnam’s Bowling Alone: The Collapse and Revival of American Community. It delves into the recent decline in in-person civic engagement and discusses how that impacts American democracy and the strength of our communities.

INSPIRING FLORIDIAN: I think Jimmy Buffett is an inspiration to all Floridians. He reminded us that everything is a little better when you spend some time on the water.

WHAT I’VE LEARNED: Our budgets reflect our values. Every now and then, I take a look at how I’m spending my time and resources to make sure that this allocation accurately reflects what’s most important to me, both personally and professionally.