(850) 671-4401
Po Box 10570, Tallahassee, FL, 32302-2570, 
9) Easterseals Northeast Central Florida
10) Emergent BioSolutions, Inc.
11) Encompass Health Corporation
14) Florida Blue
15) Florida Senior Living Association
17) IBM
11-15 years
James H. McFaddin comes to Southern Strategy Group from Health Management Associates (now Community Health Systems), a Fortune 500 hospital company with over 200 hospitals in 29 states, where he served as Director of Government Affairs. James was responsible for representing the company's interests in Washington, DC, state capitals including Tallahassee, and in front of state health care agencies and local governments.
Prior to joining Health Management Associates, James served as Chief of Staff for the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (Agency). As Chief of Staff, James was involved in the management and operations of the Agency including the Florida Medicaid Program, the regulation of Florida's health care facilities, and oversight of the Agency's $20 billion budget.
During this time, James was also appointed by the Governor to manage the state's federally-mandated health information exchange activities as Florida's Health Information Technology Coordinator.
Prior to being named Chief of Staff, James served as the Agency's Legislative Affairs Director.Before joining the Agency, James served as the Deputy Director of Legislative Affairs for the Executive Office of the Governor where he worked to develop and coordinate passage of the Governor's legislative and budget priorities.
James has also served as a Senior Analyst in the Florida Senate specializing in health care, criminal justice, and agricultural issues.
A native of South Carolina, James graduated from Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia, where he earned Bachelor of Arts degrees in Economics and Political Science.
(850) 671-4401
123 S. Adams Street, Tallahassee, FL, 32301, 
Subjects: All Subjects
Links:Website
3) AON BENFIELD
7) CONCORDIA CARE DBA CONCORDIA BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
8) EARLY LEARNING COALITION OF PALM BEACH COUNTY
9) EGIS INSURANCE AND RISK ADVISORS
11) FAMILY FIRST ADOLESCENT SERVICES
12) FIDELITY NATIONAL FINANCIAL, INC
13) FLORIDA ARGENTUM
14) FLORIDA BLUE
Paul Mitchell joins Southern Strategy Group after having served at the top in some of the most powerful executive branch agencies in Florida government. Paul began his career in Florida government in 1988 as an aide to, then Insurance Commissioner, Tom Gallagher. In 1994, Paul was appointed Chief Cabinet Aide to former Secretary of State Sandra Mortham and specialized in financial services, environmental, and education issues. In 1998, following Tom Gallagher's election as Education Commissioner, Paul was asked to serve as the Commissioner's Chief of Staff. Six years and two successful administrations later, Paul continued to serve as Chief of Staff to Tom Gallagher, Florida's first Chief Financial Officer at the Florida Department of Insurance and then at the Department of Financial Services.
An expert in policy and administration, Paul served on several boards and commissions including the E.R.P. (Enterprise Resource Planning) Integration Task Force, a statewide effort initiated by the legislature to improve financial management of taxpayer dollars and modernize state personnel systems. Paul also served with the Florida Commission on Economic Education and the "Just Read Florida" program. Paul currently is on the board for the Florida Juvenile Justice Foundation, which is the direct support organization for the Department of Juvenile Justice.
A native Floridian from Palm Beach County, Paul was a dedicated public servant for more than fifteen years. Prior to entering government, Paul graduated with honors from Florida State University in Political Communications.
(850) 671-4401
123 S. Adams Street, Tallahassee, FL, 32301, 
Subjects: All Subjects
Links:Website
1) 3M COMPANY AND ITS AFFILIATES
4) AON BENFIELD
5) APPLE INC
6) ATTENTI
9) CONCORDIA CARE DBA CONCORDIA BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
10) CVS HEALTH
11) EGIS INSURANCE AND RISK ADVISORS
12) EXAMWORKS
13) FAMILY FIRST ADOLESCENT SERVICES
14) FIDELITY NATIONAL FINANCIAL, INC
15) FLORIDA ARGENTUM
16) FLORIDA BIRTH-RELATED NEUROLOGICAL INJURY COMPENSATION ASSOCIATION
17) FLORIDA BLUE
Monte Stevens joins Southern Strategy Group after serving more than a decade in Florida government. After serving in the Legislative Affairs office of the Agency for Health Care Administration and the Department of Financial Services, Monte joined the Office of Insurance Regulation (OIR) in 2008 where he led OIR's legislative and executive lobbying effort as Deputy Chief of Staff.
While at OIR, Monte was instrumental in the passage of legislation relating to all sectors of the insurance industry including landmark reforms to personal injury protection and homeowner's insurance. Most recently, Monte oversaw the passage and implementation of the NAIC model holding company act and principle based reserving for life insurers. Knowledgeable in all lines of insurance, Monte was frequently called upon to testify and present to legislative committees on a variety of subjects.
In addition to lobbying the Legislature, Monte also served as OIR's representative to the Governor and Cabinet in the rule making process. In this capacity, Monte led the effort to implement the country's first ever regulatory initiative on collateral requirements for reinsurers.
Monte also served as Director of Government Affairs and Public Policy for the Florida Medical Association where he was involved in the passage of significant medical malpractice reform. A native of Niceville, Florida, Monte was a member of two national champion debate teams at the University of Missouri-Kansas City before graduating with a degree in political science. Prior to returning to Florida, Monte attended graduate school, taught public speaking, and coached the debate teams at Kansas State University and Harvard University.
Monte and his wife Jodi live in Tallahassee.
1) AirSight
3) Altria Client Services LLC and its Affiliates
5) American Property Casualty Insurance Association
7) Apple Inc
8) Aramark Correctional Services, LLC
10) Beer Industry of Florida, Inc
12) Clay County Board of County Commissioners
13) Copart, Inc
15) Episcopal Children's Services, Inc.
16) Estuary LLC.
17) Fidelity National Financial, Inc
18) Florida Blue
19) Florida Keys Aqueduct Authority
20) Florida Pulp & Paper Association
21) Florida Sheriffs Association
24) Gulfstream Natural Gas System, LLC
25) I.M. Sulzbacher Center for the Homeless, Inc
26) Indigov
30) Key West International Airport
31) Koch Companies Public Sector, LLC and Affiliates
32) LEO Technologies
34) Metro Development Group, LLC
35) Panhandle Engineering, Inc.
38) Putnam County
39) Raydient LLC
40) Rayonier, Inc
41) Sabal Trail Transmission, LLC
42) SCI Funeral Services of Florida, Inc
43) SMG Drones, LLC dba DARIUS
44) South Central Florida Express, Inc
48) Two Roads Development, LLC
49) United States Sugar Corporation
50) University of North Florida
A leader within Florida's government relations arena, Mercer Fearington, Jr. has been representing clients before the executive and legislative branches of Florida government since the mid-1990's. Mercer is the past Chairman of the Florida Agricultural Coalition and is a graduate of the Wedgworth Leadership Institute for Agriculture -- an affiliate of the Institute of Food and Agriculture and Sciences at the University of Florida. Mercer is a graduate of Mercer University.
Mercer lives in Tallahassee with his wife, Lindsey, and their three daughters.
(850) 671-4401
Po Box 10570, Tallahassee, FL, 32302-2570, 
2) Airbnb, Inc.
3) AirSight
4) Altria Client Services LLC and its Affiliates
6) American Property Casualty Insurance Association
8) Apple Inc
9) Aramark Correctional Services, LLC
10) Artificial Intelligence for Manufacturing, Inc. (AIM)
12) Baldwin Risk Partners, LLC
13) Bay County Board of County Commissioners
15) Beer Industry of Florida, Inc
18) Caesars Enterprise Services, LLC
19) Canaery, Inc.
21) CGL Companies
23) City of Marathon
25) Copart, Inc
27) Fidelity National Financial, Inc
28) Florida Blue
29) Florida Prepaid College Foundation, Inc
30) Florida Pulp & Paper Association
31) Florida Senior Living Association
32) Florida Sheriffs Association
34) Friends of Florida Iron & Steel
35) Gopher Resource
38) Gulfstream Natural Gas System, LLC
44) Koch Companies Public Sector, LLC and Affiliates
45) LEO Technologies
46) Lumina Ai
48) Metro Development Group, LLC
49) Monroe County Sheriff's Office
51) NASCAR, LLC
52) National Emergency Management and Response
54) Nutanix, Inc.
56) Panhandle Engineering, Inc.
58) Prescribed Pediatric Extended Care, Inc
60) Putnam County
61) Rayonier, Inc
62) ReCap, LLC
64) Sabal Trail Transmission, LLC
66) SCI Funeral Services of Florida, Inc
69) SMG Drones, LLC dba DARIUS
70) Southern Gardens Citrus Holding Corporation
72) Talitrix LLC.
74) TECO Energy, Inc
76) United States Sugar Corporation
77) Universal Protection Service, LLC