Scott's Inner Circle

Florida's new governor is drafting heavily from the private sector -- and from outside the state -- as he makes key appointments.

Amy Keller | 3/1/2011

Jennifer Carroll

Jennifer Carroll, Scott's lieutenant governor, has been following Scott's economic development playbook closely. Harry Alford, president and CEO of the National Black Chamber of Commerce, wrote in a recent issue of the Philadelphia Tribune that he received a call from Carroll shortly after she took office. He says Carroll asked him for a list, with contact information, of the largest black-owned businesses in America so she could "personally call them and convince them to move their businesses to Florida."

Gary Rutledge

Gary Rutledge, a Tallahassee lobbyist who heads Rutledge, Ecenia & Purnell, has close ties to Scott, having served as one of HCA's lobbyists when Scott was head of the hospital company.

Jon Costello

Jon Costello, a lobbyist and governmental consultant who previously worked for Rutledge, will serve as Scott's legislative affairs director.

Chris Kise

Chris Kise, who assisted Scott with agency appointments/hires and other legal matters while serving as Scott's chief lawyer during his transition, continues to advise the governor on an informal basis. The former solicitor general is a partner with Foley & Lardner law firm and previously served as an adviser to former Gov. Charlie Crist.

Bob White

Bob White, Pasco County sheriff, chairs Scott's "law and order" transition team, serving as a top adviser to the governor on law enforcement issues

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