Tallahassee, FL – February 12, 2025 – Arrow Group is pleased to announce the addition of Senior Advisor Kim Shugar to its team. Launched in January 2025 in partnership with Gunster, Arrow Group offers a unique voice in the advocacy space, leveraging extensive connections and a proactive approach to deliver tailored strategies and impactful results.
Shugar joins Arrow Group with 25 years of experience in local and state policy development and implementation, strategic planning, and program and project management. She is a respected senior leader skilled in fiscal and human resource management, operational optimization, and partnership development. With an extensive public service background, Shugar has served in senior level positions within Florida agencies, the Florida Legislature, and the South Florida Water Management District.
“Kim’s experience across a wide variety of government affairs speaks to her ability to effectively collaborate with clients across diverse governmental landscapes,” said Arrow Group President Albert Balido.
Arrow Group is a new government affairs subsidiary of Gunster, a full-service business law firm that has been providing strategic, forward-thinking and collaborative legal counsel to leading organizations and individuals since 1925. This innovative and relationship-focused team of policy leaders and advisors provides clients across industry sectors with tailored strategies and lasting results.
“I am excited to join Arrow Group, whose commitment to delivering innovative and impactful advocacy solutions is truly inspiring,” said Shugar. “I look forward to applying my experience in legislative and governmental affairs to help our clients navigate complex regulatory landscapes and achieve their strategic objectives.”
Shugar received an M.S. in Environmental Engineering Sciences from University of Florida and a B.S. in Biology from Mercer University.
Arrow Group is a premier government affairs consulting firm based in Tallahassee, Florida. Launched in partnership with Gunster, Arrow Group offers a unique voice in the advocacy space, leveraging extensive connections and a proactive approach to deliver tailored strategies and impactful results. With a statewide reach, Arrow Group serves clients across all regulated industries, including energy, healthcare, land use, transportation, environmental, water, banking, finance, and telecommunications. For more information, visit https://arrowgroup.gunster.com/.