Bill Carlson has some serious qualifications
Public Service
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Two-term member, Tampa City Council (District 4)
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Member, Tampa Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) Board
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Member, 2016 Charter Review Commission
- Proven advocate for transparency and fiscal efficiency
Leadership & Professional Experience
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President, Tucker/Hall public affairs and strategic communications firm
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30+ years advising global companies, entrepreneurs, and civic organizations
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Former International President, PROI Worldwide (largest global network of PR firms)
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Recognized in Florida Trend's inaugural list of the 500 most influential business leaders, the Florida 500
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Senior consultant based in Singapore (1989–1994)
Community Leadership
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Leadership roles with Tampa Chamber, Florida Chamber, and Hillsborough Education Foundation, Florida Museum of History, Florida House DC
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Board member, Florida Chamber Foundation, Florida TaxWatch, Dali Museum
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Graduate, Leadership Florida and Leadership Tampa Bay
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Founding sponsor, St. Petersburg Economic Development Council
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Cofounder, Tampa Arts Alliance
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Cofounder, Cafe Con Tampa
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Cofounder, Ybor City Ad Hoc Arts Group
Education
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Master of Public Administration, Harvard Kennedy School
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Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, University of Tampa
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Rotary International Scholar; MBA studies at National University of Singapore
Family
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Father raising three sons in Tampa
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Born and raised in Florida