Mike Hightower
Retired
Cornerstone
Home Region
Northeast
Class
Cornerstone Class 24
Special Designation
Lifetime Member
Areas of Expertise
Citizen Engagement, Civic Groups and Clubs, Political (Consulting / Lobbyist), Politics
Military Status
Veteran
Military Branch
Air Force
Biography
2021 Mike celebrated his 50th yr of N.Fl Political/Civic Engagement. 2015-19 Mike joined JEA Leadership Team as Chief Public and Stakeholders Affairs Officer. 2014 joined Holland & Knight Law Firm as Sr. Policy Advisor. 2014 Retired Florida Blue after 34 yrs. as V.P. Governmental & Leg. Relations. 1977 Mike appointed by President Cater as FL. USDA State Director , Farmers Home Administration at 32, becoming youngest in Agency history. 1972-76, Mike was a DCSB Teacher Accountability Specialist. 1967-70 Air Force Veteran. In 50 yrs, Mike served as Chair of US Naval Academy, Jax Chamber, Florida House ,Fl.'s DC Embassy, Fl. Governor's Mansion Foundation, JEA,Fl. Association of Professional Lobbyists, Associated Industries of Fl., Fl.Insurance Council,Fl.News Service,Fl College System Foundation,Jax Public Library Foundation,Duval Republican Party ,Cecil Field Base Closure Commission. BOD member of OurJAX, Ounce of Prevention,5 STAR Veteran Center, International Linemen Rodeo Museum