Edgar G. Fernandez, DPL [Partner]
Edgar G. Fernandez has been working in the legislative and governmental arena for over 30 years serving in many capacities.
Prior to joining Anfield in 2015 he was with Miami Dade County for 17 years.
From 2007 to 2015 he served as the Senior Assistant responsible for coordinating the governmental affairs and policy development of all state and federal legislative and appropriations issues for the Miami Dade County Water and Sewer Department.
Mr. Fernandez from 1998 to 2007 also served as the Governmental Affairs Liaison and Assistant to the Miami-Dade County Manager which required coordinating county, state and federal legislative issues between the County Mayor, Board of County Commission, Office of Intergovernmental Affairs, other local governments and County Departments.
Also from 1998 to 2001 he was the Director of Public Affairs and Chief of Staff to two County Commissioners.
Prior to working for Miami-Dade County, from 1992 to 1998, he was the Senior Field Director for the Florida Medical Association, where he was responsible for all legislative, membership and political action issues for the Central, Southeast and Southwest Florida Regions.
Additionally, from 1989 to 1992 he was a Senior Legislative aide in the Florida Senate and House of Representatives.
In 2015 he retired from the U.S. Air Force Reserves where he served in both active duty and active reserves.
Recognitions and Affiliations
Active member of the Florida Association of Professional Lobbyists (FAPL) and earned a Designated Professional Lobbyist (DPL) distinction.
Active Member of the Florida Section American Water Works Association.
Served as Legíslative Chair of the Utility Council as Miami Dade Water and Sewer member.
Recognized for two years with the Chairs Excellence for Distinguished Service.
Founding board member and Pro Bono Lobbyist for Resiliency Florida Association.
American Cancer Society Making Strides Against Cancer Top Fundraiser Real Men Wear Pink of Miami Ambassador 2021/22.