EDWARD BRIGGS

Vice President of Community & Government Affairs

For more than 10 years, Edward Briggs has played an integral role in policymaking in Tampa Bay and across Florida. As Vice President of Government and Community Affairs at RSA, Edward works extensively in education, workforce and business development, and construction. He has been instrumental in passing regulatory reforms that improve the safety and success of Floridian businesses, families, and schools. In 2018, Edward was recognized by the Brevard County Sheriff's office with a Distinguished Merit Award for his work in fixing a legal loophole to prevent child exploitation.

Edward is the incoming Chair of the Greater Brandon Chamber of Commerce where he currently serves as Chair of the Government & Economic Advisory Committee. Edward has experience as a political consultant for both local and state campaigns. Before joining RSA, Edward was the Grassroots Coordinator for Senator Tom Lee’s campaign and served as his Legislative Aide after the election in 2013. Before taking the Grassroots Coordinator position, Edward worked for the Republican Party of Florida in Tallahassee in Senate Campaigns. He graduated from Florida State University in 2010.