Contact NFIB in Florida

Bill Herrle
NFIB/Florida Executive Director

Bill Herrle is Florida executive director for the National Federation of Independent Business, Florida's and the nation's leading small-business advocacy group. Herrle manages NFIB's state operations in Florida to include its lobbying, member support, and statewide political and media functions.

Herrle, who was NFIB/Florida's state director from 1990-2001, rejoined NFIB in March 2007. From 2001-07, he served as vice president of governmental affairs and political action for the Florida Retail Federation, where he lobbied effectively and successfully grew their political efforts.

Herrle is a recognized leader in Tallahassee with a highly impressive track record. Before his work at the Retail Federation and NFIB, Herrle served as communications director for Florida Association of the American Institute of Architects and account manager for Executive Management Services, an association management and lobbying firm.

Herrle is a graduate of Penn State University, where he earned his bachelor's degree in political science.
110 East Jefferson Street
Tallahassee, FL 32301
850-681-0416
Bill.Herrle@NFIB.org

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Allen Douglas
NFIB/Florida Legislative Affairs Director
Allen Douglas is NFIB/Florida's legislative affairs director. Douglas manages NFIB's legislative activities, lobbying for the collective interests on NFIB members, and helping to identify and support pro-small-business candidates.

Prior to joining NFIB in February 2006, Douglas served as the state executive director and governmental affairs director for the Florida Associated General Contractors Council where he served from 1997-2006. He was previously executive vice president of the Associated General Contractors of Mid-Florida for the chapter covering Florida's west coast.

Douglas is a graduate of Florida Atlantic University where he earned his bachelor's degree in finance.

110 East Jefferson Street
Tallahassee, FL 32301
850-681-0416
Allen.Douglas@NFIB.org

Eva Gamble
Administrative Assistant
110 East Jefferson Street
Tallahassee, FL 32301
Phone: 850-681-0416
Fax: 850-561-6759
Eva.Gamble@NFIB.org

Kristen Ploska
Communications Director
110 East Jefferson Street
Tallahassee, FL 32301
Tel: 850-681-0416
Kristen.Ploska@NFIB.orgContact NFIB in Florida