Dominic M. Calabro

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Dominic M. Calabro is the President and CEO of Florida TaxWatch, a Florida-based research institute and government watchdog. In his role as President and CEO, he oversees all the organization's daily operations and research. [1] Calabro was originally hired by Florida TaxWatch in June 1980 as a research analyst and became a senior research analyst in September 1980. He took over as President and CEO in 1982. Prior to joining Florida TaxWatch, Calabro was a budget analyst with the Florida Senate Ways and Means Subcommittee. [2]

Calabro has a bachelor's degree from Florida International University and has a master's degree from the Florida State University, earning high honors for both degrees. He is a recipient of various awards and honors, including being recognized by the United States Junior Chamber as one of the Ten Outstanding Young Americans in 1994 and Executive of the Year in 2006 by the Florida Society of Association Executives. [3] [4] He has been recognized by Florida Trend as a “Must Know Floridian” and a member of the Florida Trend 500 Most Influential Business Leaders each year of its publication(2018-2021).

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Florida Taxwatch is an independent, nonpartisan, nonprofit taxpayer research institute located in Tallahassee, Florida. Founded in 1979 as the Citizens Council for Budget Research, Florida TaxWatch conducts research that aims to improve government efficiency and accountability. Florida TaxWatch is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt non-profit educational and research organization. Since 1982, the organization has been led by President and CEO Dominic M. Calabro.

References

  1. "Dominic Calabro | Florida Press Association". Archived from the original on 2015-12-22. Retrieved 2015-12-21.
  2. "Tower Forum » Dominic Calabro bio".
  3. "Ex-Jet Lineman to Receive Top Ten Award". 5 December 1993.
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