Managing Partner

Florida’s leading government affairs firm, Ballard Partners, today announced the promotion of Genaro “Chip” Iglesias to managing partner of the Miami office. In his new role, Iglesias will take on the position previously held by Sylvester Lukis, who recently moved to Washington, D.C. to lead the firm’s newly-opened office in the nation’s capital.
“As the chair of our Local Government Practice, Chip has been an integral part of our Miami team and we are pleased to promote him to this new leadership role,” said Brian Ballard, president of Ballard Partners. “His keen insight into the Miami-Dade government affairs landscape and wealth of contacts in the area will continue to help our clients achieve their policy goals, while allowing us to grow our business in South Florida.”
With a distinguished career including more than three decades of public service experience, Iglesias joined Ballard Partners as a seasoned public affairs expert in 2014. His resume touts several key senior level positions, from deputy mayor/chief of staff of Miami-Dade County and chief executive officer of the Village of Key Biscayne, to chief of staff to then-City of Miami Manager Carlos Gimenez and a 24-year stint as a firefighter and paramedic at the City of Miami Fire Department. A proven leader, Iglesias has served as president of the Miami-Dade County and City Manager Association as well as president of the South Florida Council of Fire Fighters. The Miami native holds a Master of Business Administration from Florida International University and a bachelor’s degree in Political Science from Barry University, in addition to attending Harvard University’s Senior Executives in State and Local Government program.
About Ballard Partners
Ballard Partners has been named by state and national publications as the leading government affairs firm in the Sunshine State. The Florida-based lobbying firm, with offices in Washington, D.C., Tallahassee, Jacksonville, West Palm Beach, Miami, Ft. Lauderdale, Orlando and Tampa, combines extensive experience in government affairs with unwavering advocacy to maximize results for the clients they serve. Visit http://ballard-partners.com for more information.