James Uthmeier

James Uthmeier's career is marked by a series of notable appointments rather than traditional accolades. He rose from deputy general counsel to attorney general in six years, a rapid trajectory in Florida politics. As DeSantis' chief of staff, he oversaw 20 state agencies and over 100,000 employees. His appointment as attorney general at age 37 made him one of the youngest statewide officials in Florida history.