
David Clark
David Clark founded Allegiant Strategies Group in 2020 after serving over 17 years in executive government roles including 4 years as an Airborne Officer in the United States Army.
David is a servant leader with a passion for helping others grow and develop winning teams. He believes in the power...
David Clark
David Clark founded Allegiant Strategies Group in 2020 after serving over 17 years in executive government roles including 4 years as an Airborne Officer in the United States Army.
David is a servant leader with a passion for helping others grow and develop winning teams. He believes in the power of the team and mentoring others to see and become the best they can be in every situation.
David served the State of Florida since 2004 under four Governors and most recently served as the Deputy Chief of Staff to Governor Ron DeSantis. During his tenure he provided executive guidance and policy direction for multiple state agencies with a total budget allocation of over $43 billion and over 28,800 employees. David was responsible for a suite of 13 agencies, offices, and initiatives, including:
- Department of Management Services & Florida Digital Service
- Department of Children and Families
- Department of Juvenile Justice
- Department of Elder Affairs
- Department of Lottery
- Department of Transportation
- Department of Education
- Office of Early Learning
- Agency for Persons with Disabilities
- Guardian Ad Litem
- Office of Faith and Community Based Initiatives
- Office of Adoption and Child Protection
- Public Service Commission

During the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic, David was additionally deployed to assist leading the Department of Economic Opportunity with overcoming their technology challenges related to the Unemployment Insurance Program area and eligibility system leveraging innovative and automated technologies, including RPA, for the first time in the history of Florida state government.
David also worked closely with First Lady Casey DeSantis, serving as her Chief of Staff and supporting her vision to make a positive difference on substance abuse, mental health, and the overall well-being of Florida’s youth and families through her roles as the First Lady of Florida and the Chair of the Florida Children and Youth Cabinet.
In 2019, David served as Chief of Staff for the Department of Management Services (DMS) where he spearheaded one of Governor DeSantis’ two legislative initiatives during the Governor’s first year in office. During the 2019 Florida Legislative Session, David concurrently functioned as the Acting Secretary and Legislative Affairs Director shepherding legislation to reengineer Florida’s Information Technology enterprise vision and infrastructure. As a result of the legislation, David oversaw the dissolution and absorption of the Agency for State Technology into the DMS. He simultaneously led a team to create Florida’s Cloud First governance rule and began the process to set the state on a new pathway for its Information Technology cybersecurity, data, and enterprise architectures.
From 2014 - 2018, David served at the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) in multiple executive roles including Deputy Secretary of Land and Recreation, Director of State Lands, Deputy Director of State Lands, and the Director of Cabinet Affairs. David worked closely with Governor Scott and elected Cabinet officials including Attorney General Bondi, Chief Financial Officer Patronis, Chief Financial Officer Atwater, Agriculture Commissioner Putnam and their executive staff on Cabinet issues that impacted the State. David also served as the Chairs of the Acquisition and Restoration Council (ARC) and the Florida Communities Trust Board (FCT).
Prior to David’s most recent service to the State of Florida, he served as an Airborne Officer with the 1st Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division in the United States Army (2010 - 2014). David graduated at the top of his class in Officer Candidate School and was an Academic Honor Graduate in his Basic Officer Leadership Course. David currently serves as a Board Member of the Florida Technology Foundation, Vice-Chair and Board Member of the Tallahassee Collegiate Academy, and a Board Member of the Tallahassee Community College Cybersecurity Advisory Board. In addition to double MBA's from Cornell University and Queen's University, David also has double undergraduate degrees in Accounting and Business Administration from Flagler College, holds a Florida Real Estate license, and a certificate from the MIT Sloan School of Management's Artificial Intelligence Program.
Over David’s career he has lobbied on behalf of several State Agencies (Executive Office of the Governor, Department of Management Services, and the Department of Environmental Protection) before the Governor’s Office, Florida Legislature, other state agencies, federal and local government.
David is married to his high-school sweetheart, Ashley, and they have two vibrant sons, Colten and Caleb. He stepped away from state government to spend more time with his family and build a business that makes a difference in the lives and businesses of others. David is a family man with a passion for building a Godly legacy of making a positive impact in the lives of others that his family and especially his children would be proud to carry on.
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Kevin Cleary
Kevin Cleary is the Vice President of Government Relations for Allegiant Strategies Group; and is a highly experienced and skilled lobbyist based in Tallahassee, Florida.
With over 15 years of legislative, executive, and political experience, Kevin brings a wealth of expertise to the Allegiant team. He has...
Kevin Cleary
Kevin Cleary is the Vice President of Government Relations for Allegiant Strategies Group and is a highly experienced and skilled lobbyist based in Tallahassee, Florida. With over 15 years of legislative, executive, and political experience, Kevin brings a wealth of expertise to the Allegiant team. He has developed strong relationships with key legislators in Florida and collaborates with influential leaders across the private sector. Kevin is committed to building lasting partnerships that benefit his clients and advance their interests.
Kevin began his career at the Republican Party of Florida (RPOF), where he built a comprehensive campaign strategy and managed over thirty victory campaign offices in Northeast Florida. At that time, Kevin implemented one of the largest grassroots field operations in the region. His successful efforts led to becoming the Florida Congressional Campaign Director, responsible for creating and implementing effective direct mail campaigns for the Republican National Committee in targeted congressional races across Florida.
While at RPOF, Kevin worked with multiple state leaders and cultivated long-lasting relationships with Florida's top political consultants. Throughout his tenure at RPOF, Florida Republicans ultimately swept the Florida Cabinet, gained four additional U.S. House congressional seats, won the U.S. Senate, and delivered a two-thirds majority in Florida's state legislature.
Early in his political campaign career, Kevin developed a close friendship with incoming Senate President-designate Ben Albritton while serving as campaign manager on his first election to the Florida House of Representatives. During the 2010 election cycle, Kevin built an extensive campaign operation in Florida’s heartland and implemented targeted strategies that garnered a landslide victory. After the 2010 election, Kevin served as Ben Albritton's Legislative Aide in the Florida House of Representatives, where he developed an intimate understanding of Florida’s legislative process with a particular focus on state appropriations.
After several years in the Florida Legislature, Kevin accepted an opportunity to work in Florida's Executive Branch as the Legislative Affairs Director for the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) and assisted with legislative priorities for Florida's five water management districts. In this role, Kevin lobbied the Legislature to pass Florida's top environmental priorities for Governor Rick Scott and Governor Ron DeSantis. In that time, he shepherded the passage of significant environmental legislation, including Florida's assumption of the Sec. 404 dredge and fill permitting, Florida's "Clean Waterways Act," and secured historic levels of state funding for FDEP.

Outside of his service with the Legislature and Executive Branch, Kevin has consulted on political campaigns across Florida, developing and implementing communication strategies for state elected officials and has experience with political action committee operations. In addition to his years of political and legislative experience, Kevin has lobbied on behalf of multiple clients in the business sector, including Fortune 500 companies, business trade associations, and local governmental entities. Kevin's lobbying expertise covers various issues such as agriculture, environmental regulations, water policy, petroleum restoration, affordable housing, regulated industries, information technology, and gaming.
Throughout his career, Kevin has established strong relationships with key stakeholders, including leaders across Florida's government and business sectors. He is committed to building lasting partnerships that benefit his clients and constantly seeks new opportunities that will advance their interests. With his deep expertise and extensive network, Kevin is an asset to any organization seeking to navigate the intricacies of state government and Florida’s ever-evolving political climate.
Outside of his professional career, Kevin is an active member of his community and most recently served as Secretary on the Board of Big Bend Hospice, which provides compassionate care and support to hospice patients and their families in the Big Bend Region. Kevin is happily married to his wife, Allie, and they are proud parents of their young daughter, Madison. Together, they enjoy traveling to Ireland, spending time at the beach, and exploring the beautiful natural scenery of Florida.
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Ashley Clark
Ashley Clark joined Allegiant as the Chief Operations Officer after serving over 14 years in government and private sector audit and accounting roles across the financial, environmental, transportation, and regulated utilities industries.
Ashley previously served as the Chairman-appointed Inspector General to the Florida Public Service...
Ashley Clark
Ashley Clark joined Allegiant as the Chief Operations Officer after serving over 14 years in government and private sector audit and accounting roles across the financial, environmental, transportation, and regulated utilities industries.
Ashley previously served as the Chairman-appointed Inspector General to the Florida Public Service Commission from 2019-2021, where she managed the Internal Audit and Investigations programs within the Office of Inspector General. Ashley led several audits during her tenure, most notably relating to telework compliance resulting from COVID-19 and another relating to safety grant funds received from the United States Department of Transportation. As a result of the work conducted, Ashley informed Commission staff on compliance with Florida Statutes and Federal Regulations in connection with the receipt of grant funds. In response, the Commission was able to take appropriate action to ensure federal and state grant compliance. Ashley also implemented an electronic audit process as well as process transparency enhancement.
Prior to serving at the PSC, Ashley held several positions at the Florida Department of Transportation from 2014 to 2019, most recently as the Deputy Audit Director for Performance and Information Technology. During her tenure, Ashley led audit teams on engagements relating to transportation, state and federal grants, information technology, and contract performance. Ashley was also appointed by Governor Rick Scott’s Chief Inspector General, to serve on two separate engagements with the Chief Inspector General’s Office pertaining to a city in financial emergency as well as an investigative review of a failed state-wide information technology system.
Ashley worked with the Florida Department of Financial Services, Article V section in 2010-2011 conducting performance and compliance reviews for the Clerk of the Circuit Courts across all counties within the State of Florida. Ashley also worked as an Accountant at the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, both in the Bureau of Finance and Accounting and within the Florida State Parks, where she was responsible for the budget and operational functions of the bureau.

Outside of her service to the State of Florida, Ashley served as a Staff Auditor at a private CPA firm in Tallahassee, Florida from 2008 to 2011. During this time, Ashley conducted audits of municipal bond programs for select Housing Finance Authorities, whose mission is to alleviate the shortage of affordable residential housing for low-, moderate-, and middle-income families.
Ashley is also very passionate about military service and volunteer work. During her husband’s military service, Ashley led ad hoc military spouse Bible study groups with fellow military spouses for the purpose of creating a network of shared and mutual value. It was also during this time that Ashley decided to pursue her MBA through Liberty University and was a recipient of a scholarship awarded through the Patriot Foundation. Ashley credits this scholarship and support of the Patriot Foundation to her graduating with high distinction from Liberty University. During this time, Ashley spoke as an ambassador at Patriot Foundation events to educate current & potential donors of the impact the Patriot Foundation has made on military families.
In addition to holding her MBA from Liberty University, Ashley also has double undergraduate degrees in Accounting and Business Administration from Flagler College and has a Florida Real Estate license. Ashley also serves as the President for the Tallahassee Chapter of the Institute of Internal Auditors and serves on the Flagler College-Tallahassee Campus Advisory Board. Ashley is passionate about helping people and organizations achieve their desired goals, while focusing on organizational compliance and ethics.
Ashley resides near Tallahassee, Florida with her high school sweetheart, David, and their two sons, Colten and Caleb. Ashley enjoys reading, loves all-things outdoors, and is an avid equestrian.
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