Bradenton exec picked to run trade group

BRADENTON — Area executive Gene Moran has been named executive director of the Florida Defense Contractors Association.

A lobbying and business consultant and Manatee County resident, Moran is the founder and president of Capitol Integration, a government relations firm with offices in Washington D.C. and Bradenton, according to a statement. His focus is in the defense and security industries, the statement adds. Moran is also a retired U.S. Navy Capitan.

In his new role with the FDCA, Moran will coordinate external communication, event programming and membership matters.
Moran was previously vice-chairman of the FDCA.

“I am excited for this new role with FDCA, particularly as the nation welcomes a new administration and the discussion around our national security interests becomes even more prominent,” said Moran. “I am grateful to the FDCA for this opportunity to continue to develop and strengthen the business interests of Florida's defense industry.”