Continental Strategy Announces Longtime Sen. Rick Scott Chief of Staff Craig Carbone as Newest Partner
[Washington, DC] — Continental Strategy is proud to announce Craig Carbone as their newest partner in Washington, D.C., adding a top player to the firm’s rapidly expanding team of industry experts.
US Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) said, “Congratulations to my friend and Chief of Staff Craig Carbone on his new endeavor after a distinguished record of public service at the federal and state levels. Craig helped us win tough races on my campaign team for Governor and then US Senate. He has been critical in our legislative success in the US Senate while managing our team with excellence. He is a tireless worker and I’m grateful for his service and leadership.”
Craig brings a blend of government policy and campaign expertise to Continental Strategy. Most recently, he served as Chief of Staff to U.S. Senator Rick Scott (FL), where he helped shape national priorities and advance the Senator’s agenda through his roles on the Armed Services, Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, Foreign Relations,
Budget, Commerce, Science, and Transportation, as well as the Special Committee on Aging (Chair) and the Steering Committee (Chair).
Carlos Trujillo, President of Continental Strategy, said, “Craig is a proven force in Congress, national politics and federal policymaking. He knows Washington inside and out. From leading Senator Rick Scott’s operations in the Senate to delivering hard-fought wins in the arenas of national security, defense, and fiscal policy - Craig is a top-notch operative and his diverse experience will be a one-stop-shop for our clients. We are proud to welcome Craig to the most talented lobbying team in DC.”
Craig Carbone Bio:
Craig Carbone has been an instrumental leader in federal policy, high-profile campaign wins, and strategic coordination across the highest levels of government. As a long-serving Chief of Staff for U.S. Senator Rick Scott (FL), Craig led strategic initiatives and messaging efforts that helped define the Senate conservative agenda.
His tenure on Scott’s team includes great success leading on national defense, military readiness, border security, trade, and fiscal accountability. Craig worked closely with the Departments of Defense, Commerce, Homeland Security, and State, as well as key stakeholders across the White House, National Republican Senatorial Committee, and Senate and House leadership.
Craig played a pivotal role in Scott’s 2018 Senate victory - one of the closest and most watched races in the country - successfully navigating a full statewide machine and hand recount. CNN named it the “Best Campaign of 2018.”
Craig held key policy and budget positions in Florida’s Executive Branch, where he managed thousands of high-impact appointments across sectors including education, environment, commerce, and transportation. He played a senior role in Governor Rick Scott’s narrow 2014 re-election victory.
In 2024, he was recognized by Punchbowl News as a top operative in the Senate GOP leadership race and previously named one of Florida’s most influential political voices by Florida Politics.
Under Craig’s leadership, Senator Scott was named one of the Most Effective Senators by the Center for Effective Lawmaking (2025) and received national recognition for best-in-class constituent services from the Congressional Management Foundation (2022).
Craig holds a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Miami and a Master of Public Administration from Florida International University.
To connect with Craig directly, he may be reached at ccarbone@continentalstrategy.com
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