Comcast[1] is welcoming three new additions to its Government & Regulatory Affairs team for the Florida Region.
The telecommunications giant said Nicholas Alvarez, Keenen Vernon and Samuel Waltzer each bring a strong track record in public service, policy, and community engagement, and will play a key role in strengthening Comcast’s relationships with local governments and stakeholders across the state.
Alvarez, a Miami native, joins the company as Director of Government & Regulatory Affairs for Miami-Dade and Monroe Counties. He brings more than a decade of experience navigating government institutions and advancing policy initiatives across Florida.
Alvarez, a past honoree in INFLUENCE magazine’s “30 Under 30 Rising Stars[2],” previously led government software sales and lobbying strategy at SAS, earning top-performer recognition and President’s Club honors. Alvarez also served as Campaign Director for House Speaker Danny Perez and Rep. Anthony Rodriguez, Chair of the Miami-Dade County Commission.
Vernon, another “30 Under 30 Rising Stars” alum, comes aboard as Manager of Government & Regulatory Affairs for the Tallahassee area and the Florida Panhandle. He most recently served as Director of Legislative Affairs at the Florida Department of the Lottery and has held key roles with the Florida Department of Education, the Governor’s Office, the Florida Senate, and the Florida Association of District School Superintendents.
Additionally, he was recently selected for Leadership Florida Connect Class 15 and appointed to the State Historic Cemeteries Program Advisory Council. He also serves as incoming President of the Capitol Area Gator Club and is an active member of Florida Blue Key.
Waltzer has been named Director of Government & Regulatory Affairs for the Jacksonville area and Northeast Florida. He previously served as a Senior Project Manager for Comcast NBCUniversal’s Military & Veteran Affairs team, supporting enterprise-wide initiatives in talent acquisition, communications, strategic partnerships, and community engagement.
Before joining Comcast in 2016, Waltzer practiced law at Pepper Hamilton LLP. He is a Major in the U.S. Army National Guard. During his 18-year military career, he has led teams in the logistics field in various domestic and international locations, including New Jersey, Florida, Iraq, and the United Kingdom.
All three will report to Michelle Oyola McGovern, Vice President of Government & Regulatory Affairs for Comcast’s Florida Region.
References
- ^ Comcast (corporate.comcast.com)
- ^ 30 Under 30 Rising Stars (issuu.com)