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) FLIX NORTH AMERICA INC.

11) Florida A & M University Foundation

12) Florida Association of Code Enforcement

13) Florida Bail Agents Association

14) Greyhound Lines, Inc

15) Hernando County Government

16) Hernando County School Board

17) LifeStream Behavioral Center

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

19) MedFleet, Inc

20) Meridian Behavioral Healthcare, Inc.

21) Orange County Government

22) Palm Beach State College Foundation

23) Pasco County Board of County Commissioners

24) Pasco County Mosquito Control District

25) PCI Gaming

26) School District of Manatee County

27) SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment

28) Town of Ponce Inlet

29) Town of Sneads

30) United Way of Pasco County

31) Volusia County Government

32) 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: March 27, 2025