As a true local to Northwest Florida, Bobby brings an extensive marketing, communications, and public relations background in the tourism and hospitality industry as well as a strong focus and knowledge of the markets, business atmospheres, and communities spanning from Panama City, Florida to Mobile, Alabama. His career and professional network also span across multiple industries from nonprofit organizations, radio, and tourist attractions, to lodging, hospitality, and restaurants. He has a Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education from Florida State University.
Bobby is currently the President-Elect for the Northwest Florida Coast Chapter of the Florida Public Relations Association (FPRA) and will serve as President for the 2022-2023 chapter year. He was awarded the Joe Curley Rising Leader Award for the local chapter in 2020 while serving as the Professional Development Chair, as well as the Member of the Year award for the 2019-2020 chapter year. In 2021 he was named one of United Way of the Emerald Coast’s 40 Under 40. In April of 2022, Bobby received the FPRA Image Award of Distinction for Collateral Tools of Public Relations.
Passionate about giving back to his community and creating a lasting impact, Bobby serves on the Cultural Arts Alliance of Walton County IDEA [Inclusion, Diversity, Access, & Equity] Committee. This committee, in particular, is a personal passion of his, which has led him to be a voice in the local area for inclusion and diversity with passion projects spanning the Emerald Coast. Further, Bobby is a founding board member of the Fort Walton Beach Cultural Arts League, the Seaside School Half Marathon + SK Marketing Committee, and is involved in the local Chambers of Commerce, including overseeing the Destin Young Professionals program.