W. Pierce Schuessler

With more than a decade of experience in and around the Florida Capitol, Pierce brings a wealth of political expertise, strategic acumen, and a deep understanding of Florida’s budget process that will enable him to deliver key victories for our clients. Throughout his service in several senior roles, Pierce has amassed an extensive network that has proven to be a major asset in advancing statewide policy.  

Early in his career, Pierce served as Legislative Affairs Director for former Florida Secretary of State Kurt Browning. Later, he served in the Governor’s Office of Policy and Budget developing and drafting the Governor’s Budget Recommendations for various state agencies. Pierce continued his public service in several other leadership positions, including Budget and Legislative Affairs Director for Florida Secretary of State Ken Detzner and Director of Legislative Affairs for the Florida Department of Environmental Protection. 

Pierce also served as Chief of Staff for then-Senator Tom Lee, and as a special advisor to Congresswoman Laurel Lee when she served as Florida’s Secretary of State.