Personnel note: Dane Eagle lands at Ballard Partners
Former Department of Economic Opportunity Secretary Dane Eagle is joining the team at government affairs firm Ballard Partners.
Eagle spent the past two years leading DEO, which houses programs such as the state’s unemployment benefits, workforce training operations, as well as several grant programs aimed at business and infrastructure development.
The Cape Coral Republican previously served four terms in the state House, where he was an advocate for tax cuts and pro-business regulatory reforms. During his tenure, which spanned 2012-20, he also served as the Majority Whip and the Chairman of the Energy and Utilities Subcommittee. In his final term he was Majority Leader.
“Dane’s experience...
