Cissy Proctor is the Managing Partner of LSN Partners’ Tallahassee office. She joined the firm in early 2019 after serving as Executive Director of Florida’s statewide labor, economic and community development agency – the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (FDEO).Areas of Focus at LSN Partners:• Emergency Management, Disaster Recovery, and Pandemic Response• Economic and Business Development and Incentives• Information Technology • Infrastructure, Logistics, Aviation and Aerospace• Government Procurement, Contracts, and Grants• Public Policy and LegislationFor over 20 years, Cissy has focused on federal, state, and local government relations. She started her career practicing state and local government law. In 2013, after nearly ten years in private practice, Cissy joined FDEO and held multiple leadership positions, including Chief of Staff. In January 2016, Governor (now Senator) Rick Scott appointed Cissy to the agency’s top job, Executive Director. She was confirmed by the Florida Senate and ultimately served the Governor in this role for three years before opening the Tallahassee office of LSN Partners. Throughout her tenure at FDEO, Cissy expanded the agency’s reach and responsibilities to strengthen relationships with businesses, elected leaders, community partners, and policy experts in Florida and across the country. She now focuses this experience, expertise, and passion on her work for LSN’s clients.