Andrew P. Rutledge

Government Consultant

Andrew Rutledge joined Rutledge Ecenia in 2021 and has almost ten years of Government Affairs experience, representing State agencies, and Florida’s largest trade association before the Legislature and Executive Branch. His areas of expertise include the environment, alcoholic beverage regulation, pari-mutuel wagering, criminal justice, and many other regulated industries in Florida.

Andrew previously spent four years as the Florida Realtors Government Affairs Director for the Public Policy office. At the Florida Realtors crafted and tracked the Association’s policy and budget issues, and he coordinated its political activity. He has also served as an analyst for the Florida House of Representatives Economic Affairs Committee.

Andrew was previously with the Northwest Florida Water Management District where he served as its Legislative Director. While there, Andrew oversaw environmental policy and budget issues, focusing largely on water quality, and Hurricane Michael Recovery.

Andrew graduated from Florida State University.

Their knowledge of the political process and relationships they have built with government officials have become significant advantages to our organization. From working with the various state agencies in Florida, the Governor’s office, and the Legislature, Rutledge Ecenia has always worked to secure our legislative priorities and to ensure that our appropriations needs are met in the annual budget.

- Bobby Schorr, Regional Vice President, Kelly Education

Rutledge Ecenia works 24/7 to ensure our goals are top of mind. Their lobbying team is a crucial component of our legislative success in Florida.

- Florida Academy of Physician Assistants

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