Shawn Foster

( Florida )

Subjects: All Subjects

Introduction

With over 30 years of experience, we pride ourselves on giving the professional attention our clients deserve, coupled with realizing their goals. We are proactive to achieve your results.

Clients

1) Abbott Laboratories

2) American Legion Auxiliary, Department of Florida

3) Bradford County School Board

4) Citrus County School Board

5) City of High Springs

6) City of Holmes Beach

7) City of Inverness

8) City of Palm Bay

9) City of Winter Springs

10) DRINK BREZ

11) FLIX NORTH AMERICA INC.

12) Florida A & M University Foundation

13) Florida ACN Medical Association

14) Florida Association of Code Enforcement

15) Florida Bail Agents Association

16) Greyhound Lines, Inc

17) Hernando County Government

18) Hernando County School Board

19) LifeStream Behavioral Center

20) Lighthouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired (Pasco/Hernando)

21) MedFleet, Inc

22) Meridian Behavioral Healthcare, Inc.

23) Orange County Government

24) Palm Beach State College Foundation

25) Pasco County Board of County Commissioners

26) Pasco County Mosquito Control District

27) PCI Gaming

28) School District of Manatee County

29) SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment

30) Town of Ponce Inlet

31) Town of Sneads

32) United Way of Pasco County

33) Volusia County Government

34) Youth and Family Alternatives

Number of Years as a Lobbyist

20+ years

Biography

Shawn Foster brought a wealth of political and government experience to Sunrise Consulting Group when he started it 20 years ago. Having worked inside the state and federal echelons of government for over 20 years, Shawn has built unique relationships and gained powerful knowledge to achieve successes for his clients.

Shawn began his political and government career in Sarasota and Manatee Counties. Shawn was the student body President and graduated from USF-Sarasota. Shawn started in the legislative process working for a State Representative in Sarasota County.

Shawn served as Congressman Gus Bilirakis' District Director for six years. This experience allowed Shawn to become well acquainted with not only the numerous issues being debated in Washington, but the opportunity to become engrained in the issues facing the State of Florida.

Prior to working for Congressman Bilirakis, Shawn served as a Senior Legislative Aide for State Senator Mike Fasano. In addition to his work inside government, Shawn has an astute political background as he has managed and consulted on numerous political campaigns over the past 20 years.

Shawn started lobbying in 2006 and was previously the Managing Partner for the Tampa Bay office for the Southern Strategy Group. He is well versed in the political efforts of both the private and public sectors.

Last Updated: July 24, 2025