Testimonials
“Smith Bryan & Myers’ business sense and can-do attitude set them apart from other government relations firms. These are creative problem solvers who find a path forward and follow it tenaciously until they reach their goal.”
William G. Sawyer, President and CEO
HydroMentia, Inc.
“When Shands decided to seek major tort reform legislation, we hired David Daniel at the firm of Smith, Bryan and Myers to get it through the Legislature. We succeeded the first time, thanks to the strategy plan and work ethic of David Daniel and his Firm.”
Tim Goldfarb, CEO
Shands HealthCare
"Our relationship with Smith, Bryan & Myers has been key to our success in Florida. With their guidance we have won new contracts and developed strong relationships with officials throughout FL State Government."
Jamie Gagnon, Government Affairs & Business Development Manager
L-1 Identity Solutions
"When a company or leading association needs results in Florida, they can't go wrong with David Daniel as he is experienced, respected and he simply gets the job done for his clients - period."
Mark Wilson, President and CEO
Florida Chamber of Commerce
"Smith, Bryan and Myers bring energy, creativity, and just plain effort to every assignment; they set the standard for professionalism in the lobbying industry."
Tony Marshall, Executive Vice President
Florida Health Care Association
"Smith Bryan and Myers created a law to encourage the State of Florida to do business with companies like ours. Today we have three contracts with the State and we are negotiating another. The firm is respected by legislators and staff alike -- and it is easy to see that they enjoy representing us."
Jennifer McMullen, Vice President for Customer Relations
Corrections Corporation of America
"Smith Bryan and Myers agreed to represent us when we weren't much of a force in the legislature -- they rolled up their sleeves and got to work immediately. Today, we have a statewide presence and have good relationships with the leadership in both parties. Everyone knows they work hard, but they also bring a depth and creativity to the process that is not often seen from advocates."
Richard Hancock, Executive Vice President
Florida Thoroughbred Breeders and Owners Association
Jim Naff
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Jim Naff joined Smith, Bryan & Myers in 2005 as an affiliate with James A. Naff & Associates. Prior to joining the firm, he completed more than thirty-three years of government service for the State of Florida.
He began his state government service in 1971 which included ten years with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services where he served as the Deputy Agriculture Commissioner and Legislative Affairs Director.
Subsequent to that service, he spent four years with the Florida Department of Citrus where he was Assistant Executive Director for Administration. In this position he directed the federal and state legislative affairs operations.
Since joining the firm, he has been very successful in the appropriations process where he has secured millions of dollars of state funding.
Within Smith, Bryan & Myers, Mr. Naff's responsibilities include:
- Representation before the legislative and executive branches on all pertinent issues pertaining to clients interests.
- Provision of expertise in the regulatory framework affecting agricultural and environmental issues.
- Advice and consultation to clients regarding the state's and state agencies contracting requirements and regulations.
- Provision of expertise in the budgetary and internal fiscal operations of state government.
- Marketing of client services or products to state and local government and private/public partnerships.
Jim Naff attended Valdosta State College where he received a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and Marketing.