Stephen Sauls Application PackageCITY OF MIAMI BEACH
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Steve Sauls
Vice President for Governmental Relations (retired Dec. 2014)
Florida International University
An active champion of Miami and Miami Beach since 1980, Steve Sauls has spent much
Florida International University
of the past 24 years helping to build (FIU), into a top
public research university and a South Florida anchor institution.
Following a successful career in Washington, D.C. and Tallahasseuls made South
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Florida his home. A 5generation Floridian, hemovedto Miami Beach in 1991when he
Casa Tua
purchased and restored 1700 James Avenue as his home (now ). In the early
days of the economic renaissance of South Beach, hewas recognized for the quality of
thisrestoration. Subsequently, he served as a founding member and later chair of the
Miami Beach Cultural Arts Council.Miami Beach
He was the founding chair of the
Arts Trust.
While credited with many achievements on behalf of FIU and the e
community, Saulsis particularly proud of obtaining permanent annual operating fu
Wolfsonian-FIU
the , This effort allowed FIU to accept Mickey Wolfsons monumental
gift of a world class museum to FIU and secure its retention and sustainability on Miami
Lincoln Theater
Beach. Previously, in the late 80s, Sauls obtained funds to restore the
on Lincoln roadfor the New World Symphonyand funds to develop streetscape
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improvements on Miami Beach, south of 5Street.
A successful strategist, Sauls played critical roles in FIUs winning efforts to establish
and fund both a law school and a medical school and funding to e
programs. Through legislative initiatives, he obtained millions
following Hurricane Andrew for the International Hurricane Research Center.HisFIU
lobbying secured more than $500 million for academic construction projects.
Office Depot,
During a14 month sabbatical at the global corporate headquarters of
Sauls never waivered from his commitment to South Florida.As Vice President of
,
Corporate Relations at Office DepotSauls launched the Fortune 150 companys
governmental relations program and a $7.5 million Education and
including a $2 million donation to FIUs College of Business.He also oversaw
environmental performance and managed community relationsfor the company.
With more than 40 years of governmental relations experience bot
andSouth Florida, Sauls maintains an extensive public affairs network, His career
includes having served as a senior political and legislative advisor, lob-raiser
and communications strategist for Florida elected officialsincluding former Florida
Governor and U.S. Senator Bob Graham, Florida House Speaker Tom afson,
Commissioner of Education Ralph Turlington and two Members of Co
Sauls Bio, Page 2
Saulsis the author of the Refugee Education Assistance Act of 1980 wh
to provide educational assistanceand social servicesto Mariel and Haitian refugees who
where heavily impacting Miami Beach following their arrival. His environmental work
includesworking withGovernor Graham in the mid-80s to resurrectthe Everglades
Coalition as part of the Save the Everglades program and secure thefederal purchase of
Fakahatchee Strand to protect Florida panther habitat.
Sauls Short Bio, Page 2
In addition to a Masters in Public Administration (public financ
Washington University, A Vietnam veteran, Saulsearned a BS in Journalism (public
relations) from the University of Florida with high honors. At U-in-Chief
of the daily student newspaper, The Florida Alligator,and a member of Florida Blue Key.
In Miami, he has been an active member of the community. Before retirement he served
Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce
on the executive committee ofthe and
Seven/50
, Southeast Floridas 50 year/seven county regional planning project. In
Washington, he served as President of the UF Gator Club and the
University City
Sauls launchedFIUs successful economic development initiative with
the City of Sweetwater, to build a new urban community integrated with the university.
In addition to winning a coveted U.S. Department of Transportati
catalytic initiative has stimulated in more than $150 million in
investment.
In addition to FIU, Sauls has been recognized for his lifetime work by the Greater Miami
Chamber of Commerce, the American Association of Public Universities and Miami-
Dade County Days, as well as Members of Congress and legislative
Tallahassee.He was honored with the proclamation of Steve SaulsDay on December
14, 2015 by the Miami-Dade County Office of the Mayor and the Board of County
Commissioners.The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities will be
recognizing him at their annual meeting on Miami Beach next FallDespite these
achievements, Sauls considers his greatest accomplishmentsto be the successes of the
manystudents he has mentoredand with whom he regularly consults, He currently
New Leaders Council
serves on the advisory board of the , dedicated to cultivating
Miami-DadeCountys next generation of community leaders and is an informal
SaveDade.
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Steve Sauls
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720 NE 62Street
#313
Miami, Florida 33138
SteveSauls1@aol.com
786-239-8957