ProfileBrian Ballard
Of Counsel Attorney
About Brian
Brian D. Ballard is the President and founder of Ballard Partners. A trusted counselor to presidential and gubernatorial candidates, as well as Fortune 100 leaders, Brian has spent his career navigating the intersection of government and business.
Government & Political Leadership
Brian served as Chief of Staff in the Florida Governor's Office, where he developed environmental policy expertise and was the chief architect of Preservation 2000, then the largest public land acquisition program for environmentally sensitive areas in the U.S.
He chaired Florida Finance Committees for presidential nominees McCain, Romney, and Trump, and served as Vice Chairman of the Presidential Inaugural Committee. He currently sits on the Board of Trustees for the Trump Kennedy Center.
Recognition
Brian has been featured in Vanity Fair's 'New Establishment' and Politico Playbook's '18 to Watch,' recognizing him as a top political insider and one of the most influential figures at the intersection of government and business.
Credentials
Education
- B.S. in Business Administration, University of Florida
- J.D., University of Florida
Bar Admissions
- Florida
Professional Memberships and Associations
- University of Florida Hall of Fame