A Tallahassee, Florida native, Clark Smith has more than 26 years' experience in Florida politics. Clark brings a diverse knowledge of Florida government to Southern Strategy Group clients. Clark began his career in 1989 working for the Bob Martinez for Governor Campaign assisting in field director coordination. After serving as a budget analyst for General Government Appropriations in the Florida Senate Appropriations Committee, Clark began a successful lobbying career in the late-1990's. Clark represents clients before the executive and legislative branches of Florida government. Clark is a graduate of Florida State University, and he and his wife, Darica, reside in Tallahassee.