The Florida TaxWatch Board has elected Jeff Kottkamp as the incoming President and CEO, officially taking the helm in January 2026.
Kottkamp, currently serving as Executive Vice President and General Counsel, brings decades of leadership experience from his time as Florida’s Lieutenant Governor and a longtime public policy advocate.
The transition marks a pivotal moment for the organization as Dominic Calabro, who has served as President and CEO for 45 years, prepares to launch the Florida TaxWatch Foundation and remain on the Executive Board.
The succession plan has been in development since 2022 and ensures steady, mission-driven leadership into the future.
Kottkamp plans to broaden Florida TaxWatch’s reach with new regional chapters and deeper engagement in local government, continuing the organization’s legacy as Florida’s leading fiscal watchdog.