Brian D. Ballard

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Brian Ballard
Born1961or1962(age 63–64)
Education University of Florida (BBA, JD)
Political party Republican
SpouseKathryn

Brian D. Ballard (born 1961 or 1962) [1] is an American lobbyist and founder of lobbying firm Ballard Partners, based in Tallahassee, Florida.

Ballard earned a bachelor's degree in business administration and a juris doctor degree, both from the University of Florida. [2]

Ballard was chair of the Florida Finance Committee for Republican presidential nominees John McCain in 2008, Mitt Romney in 2012 and Donald Trump in 2016. [2]

Ballard and his wife Kathryn, a Florida State University (FSU) alumnus, gave FSU a building in Tallahassee valued at $1.1 million, that will be home to the Jim Moran School of Entrepreneurship. [3]

References

  1. ↑ Wilson, Rachel (July 5, 2017). "Florida lobbyist turning Trump ties into mega-millions". Center for Public Integrity.
  2. 1 2 "Brian D. Ballard". Ballard Partners. Retrieved January 31, 2025.
  3. ↑ "Brian and Kathryn Ballard Donate Building to House Entrepreneurship School | University Advancement". advance.fsu.edu. Retrieved January 31, 2025.
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