For Immediate Release
Monday, November 24, 2014
Contact
Sarah Bascom, sarah@[Link], 850.294.6636
Kristen Bridges, kristen@[Link], 850.545.1917
The Rubin Group Announces Promotion & Expanding Team
Heather Turnbull Makes Partner, Chris Finkbeiner Joins Firm
Tallahassee, Fla. The Rubin Group, a leading governmental affairs and business development
firm with offices in Tallahassee and Ft. Lauderdale, today announced the promotion of long-time
consultant, Heather Turnbull, to executive vice president and partner and the addition of Chris
Finkbeiner to the team as vice president.
Our firm's growth is due to our great team of dedicated consultants who work tirelessly for our
clients, said Bill Rubin, founder and president. Today's announcements reflect our continued
commitment to excellent client service and a commitment to our future. Heather, Chris, Melissa,
and I look forward to what the future holds for our team and our clients.
Finkbeiner joins the firm, bringing extensive experience serving in senior roles in the Executive
Office of the Governor, the Florida Legislature and various Florida campaigns. Finkbeiner most
recently served as the policy director for Governor Rick Scotts successful re-election campaign,
overseeing the development of the campaigns policy initiatives and advising the campaign on a
variety of issues. Prior to joining the campaign, Finkbeiner served as the deputy chief of staff
and director of policy for the Executive Office of Governor Scott, a role he began in 2011.
Previously, Finkbeiner served as the deputy chief of staff for the Florida Senate. A graduate of
the University of Florida, Finkbeiner is also a veteran of numerous campaigns throughout
Florida. He resides in Tallahassee with his wife, Brittany, and their son.
Chris is a hard worker, and we are excited to have him join our team and serve our clients, said
Rubin. Chris has unparalleled executive and legislative experience, and I have no doubt that his
background, work ethic and contacts will be put to work for our clients.
In addition to the hiring of Finkbeiner, Turnbull will now serve as executive vice president and
partner.
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Heather has been a pivotal part of our firm's success since joining our team more than a decade
ago, said Rubin. I am thrilled to have Heather help lead our firm as we write our next chapter
and continue to grow our firm. Heather's promotion has been a long time coming, and I could
not be more proud of her work for our clients and the name she has made for herself in our
industry.
Turnbull has been with The Rubin Group since 2003 and represents clients as a governmental
consultant before local governments in South Florida, as well as the Florida Legislature,
Executive Branch and the Cabinet. Turnbull began her career in politics as a legislative assistant
in the Florida House of Representatives and previously worked as a governmental consultant
before the Florida Legislature for a former member of the U.S. Congress. In addition, Turnbull is
a licensed attorney and practiced civil litigation prior to her work at The Rubin Group. Turnbull
received a dual Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science and Sociology from Centenary
College of Louisiana and a Juris Doctorate from the University of Arkansas. Turnbull is a
licensed member of the Arkansas Bar, Florida Bar and The District of Colombia Bar; and
admitted to practice before the U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida.
With more than 50 years of combined experience, The Rubin Group provides its clients with
hands-on assistance in legislative and regulatory matters in all areas of government. For more
information on The Rubin Group, please visit [Link].
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