Rheb Harbison

Rheb Harbison is a senior governmental consultant with Carlton Fields law firm in Tallahassee. His career comprises 30 years of progressive senior level experience in communications, public affairs, marketing, lobbying, and business development.

At Carlton Fields, Mr. Harbison is principally responsible for advocating on behalf of the firm’s clients before the legislative and executive branches, asserting positions on a variety of state business issues. He is also responsible for fund-raising and the activities of the firm’s political action committee, which supports the election of local and state candidates for public office.

Mr. Harbison has a broad range of experience in public affairs, lobbying, media relations, association management, business development, and marketing. Prior to Carlton Fields, he held executive positions at the Florida Chamber as the organization's chief government affairs professional, the Supreme Court of Florida — where he oversaw legislative and communication policy for three chief justices — and Hospital Corporation of America.