SACRAMENTO, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Former Senator Dean Florez, CEO of Balance Public Relations, is proud to announce the addition of Elaine M. Howle, former California State Auditor, who will join the firm on July 1. November 2022 as Senior Chief Strategist.
Howle, who retired at the end of 2021, began her career with the Office of the Auditor in 1983 as a performance/policy assessor. She then rose through the ranks to lead the Bureau for over 20 years. Under his leadership, the California State Auditor’s Office has grown from a steadfast financial and compliance watchdog to a strong nationally and internationally recognized engine of accountability and government policy. Along the way, she has tackled the most intractable problems in government and uncovered fraud, waste, mismanagement and abuse of power, while providing plenty of unbiased, non-partisan analysis, and thousands of recommendations to improve efficiency and increase compliance.
A certified public accountant and certified government financial manager, Howle most recently served as president of the National Association of State Auditors, Comptrollers and Treasurers. Recognized as a leader and for outstanding accomplishments both locally and nationally, Howle received numerous leadership and impact awards during her tenure as state auditor.
Having been nominated by three governors from both political parties, Howle served five terms as an auditor, holding the distinction of making her the longest serving state auditor in California history. During her tenure as state auditor, Howle earned widespread, bipartisan respect from lawmakers and is known for her integrity and attention to detail.
“Elaine Howle brings unrivaled encyclopedic knowledge of the inner workings of state politics. She’s a national award winner, public servant of the year, and a role model for government officials across the country — and she’s a great friend,” former Senate Majority Leader Dean Florez said. who created Balance Public Relations in 2015.
“I am thrilled to join Balance Public Relations to help clients solve difficult budget and policy issues. After nearly four decades of government service, I bring a unique perspective, having been at the heart of in-depth audits and analysis of state, local, and other public entities,” said Howle. “Although my role is different now, I look forward to helping clients comply with their statutory and professional responsibilities and, ultimately account, to help them increase their efficiency and effectiveness.”
“I look forward to our customers getting to know Elaine Howle. As the former Chair of the Joint Legislative Audit Committee, I saw firsthand the dedicated and professional way in which she approached her work. I’m honored to work with her again and look forward to helping people find solutions to the many political issues Libra Public Relations tackles every day,” said Florez. “Our customers are going to enjoy it.”
Balance Public Relations is a full-service strategic advisory firm supporting private and public clients where innovation and regulation intersect. Balance Public Relations takes a holistic view of the legislative, regulatory and policy process to give its clients a competitive advantage in achieving their business goals. For more information, visit https://balancebpr.com/.