Leadership

As Deputy Secretary of Commerce, Marc Adler, helps to lead Enterprise Florida, Inc. (EFI), the principal economic development organization for the state of Florida. Adler brings a unique combination of skills to his role at EFI, combining experience with entrepreneurial leadership, legal counsel and business development.

As Chief of Staff, Brian Mimbs helps facilitate the day-to-day work of Enterprise Florida, Inc. (EFI), the principal economic development organization for the state of Florida. Mimbs has served in various roles both inside and outside of government. He joined EFI in 2019 and supports the work of the Secretary of Commerce and guides EFI policy and programs. He is a graduate of Troy University where he received a Bachelor of Arts degree in political science and history.

Executive Vice President for Enterprise Florida (EFI). David joined Enterprise Florida in 2017 and has worked as EFI’s Human Resources Director. Prior to joining EFI in 2017, he worked for Senninger Irrigation, a manufacturer and global distributor of agricultural products. David was a member of Senninger’s Executive Committee and served as their Director of Human Resources. During his career, David has worked in a variety of industries including manufacturing, customer service, utilities, and entertainment.

As President of the Florida Sports Foundation, Angela Adams Suggs brings a wealth of experience and leadership energy to the organization as it continues working to support Florida’s $57 billion sports industry. Suggs leads the organization’s efforts to assist communities with securing, hosting and retaining sporting events and sports related business through the Foundation’s grant programs; provide participation opportunities in the Sunshine State Games and Florida Senior Games; serve as Florida’s leading resource for sport tourism research and facts; assist in the promotion of targeted leisure sports industries in Florida; and assist national and state governing bodies to promote amateur sport development.

TJ Villamil is the Sr. Vice President of the International Trade and Development unit at Enterprise Florida, Inc. The International Trade and Development (ITD) unit is headquartered in Miami and maintains offices/representation in six Florida cities as well as twenty cities around the world. EFI’s ITD division is widely considered one of the best statewide international economic development organizations in the United States. EFI’s ITD program focuses on 1) assisting Florida companies (most of which are manufacturers) in export sales and export promotion, 2) recruiting international companies to invest and grow in Florida (Foreign Direct Investment), and 3) supporting the Executive Office of the Governor of Florida on international business mission trips. TJ is a proud double graduate from the University of Florida with a undergraduate degree in communications and a masters degree in Entrepreneurship from the business school.

Destin Wells is Senior Vice President of Business Development for Enterprise Florida (EFI) based in Orlando. Destin worked for EFI as the Director of Aviation/Aerospace in Business Development from 2015-2017. He most recently served as the Vice President of Business Development Services for the Economic Development Corporation of Sarasota County. He is a graduate of UCF where he earned BA and MBA degrees.