Former FDEM Legislative Affairs Director Jared Rosenstein Joins Capital City Consulting  

Capital City Consulting, LLC today announced that Jared Rosenstein, former legislative affairs director for the Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM), has joined its team of government affairs consultants.

“Jared’s experience as a legislative aide in the Florida House of Representatives and most recently as legislative director at the Florida Division of Emergency Management dealing with hurricane recovery and the COVID-19 pandemic will be a tremendous benefit to CCC’s clients,” said Nick Iarossi, founding partner of Capital City Consulting. “His ability to work with all policymakers from every party and region is like no one I have ever encountered, and I’m very happy he is joining our growing team.”

“Jared fits our firm culture of hard work, a deep knowledge of issues and attention to detail very well. He will undoubtedly provide top-notch government affairs services at the state level and before local governments in South Florida,” said Founding Partner Ron LaFace, Jr.

“I am so honored to join Capital City Consulting – their team of professionals is unrivaled,” said Rosenstein. “I look forward to working alongside Nick, Ron, and the whole team in Tallahassee and beyond.”

Rosenstein began his career in the Florida Senate while attending Florida State University. After graduating from Florida State University with a degree in political science, Rosenstein worked for several members of the Florida House of Representatives while attending law school at Nova Southeastern University’s School of Law. As a legislative staffer in both chambers, Rosenstein provided policy analysis on gaming, animal welfare and natural disaster-related legislation.  During the 2018 Legislative Session, Rosenstein helped craft the Marjory Stoneman Douglas School Safety Act. After graduating from law school, Rosenstein became the legislative affairs director at FDEM under Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and Director Jared Moskowitz. Rosenstein was the primary point of contact for federal, state, and local elected officials during the COVID-19 pandemic. Rosenstein splits his time between the Fort Lauderdale and Tallahassee offices, and he is an ardent supporter of Jewish causes, animal rescue organizations and cancer research initiatives.

Rosenstein joins Capital City Consulting’s team, which includes Nick Iarossi, Ron LaFace Jr., Chris Schoonover, Ken Granger, Ashley Kalifeh, Scott Ross, Andrew Ketchel, Dean Izzo, Jim Boxold, Megan Fay, Justin Day, and Tony Carvalho. Capital City Consulting is a full-service public affairs firm located in Tallahassee, specializing in developing unique government relations and public affairs strategies and delivering unrivaled results for its Fortune 500, association, coalition and corporate clients before the Florida Legislature and executive branch agencies. Capital City Consulting also maintains local government offices in Tampa and Ft Lauderdale. For more information on Capital City Consulting, visit cccfla.com.