Robert Agrusa

Background

About Robert Agrusa

For more than 18 years, I’ve had the incredible opportunity to work within the public, private and independent sectors. Currently, I’m honored to serve as the President/CEO for the Central Florida Hotel & Lodging Association, which is the largest regional hospitality association in the United States. CFHLA is dedicated to supporting the industry across the region and represents nearly 80% of the more than 129,500 hotel rooms in Central Florida (including but not limited to Lake, Polk, Orange, Osceola, and Seminole counties) and nearly 500 "supplier" organizations that do business with the hospitality and tourism industries. Previously, I was responsible for all aspects of the chamber of commerce as President//CEO for the second largest city in Orange County (Apopka). Specialties: Leadership, Public Policy Research and Advocacy, Organizational Management, Community Relations & Outreach, Economic Development, Communications, Business Development, Campaign Strategy & Management, Social Media, Video-Audio Production, Grassroots, Field Operations, Candidate, PAC & Organizational Fundraising, Voter Targeting & Mobilization, Public Relations, Marketing, Event Planning & Coordination, Leadership Theory and Practice