Dylan Rumrell | Owner of SouthernCross Consulting Group LLC
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Dylan Rumrell
owner of SouthernCross Consulting Group LLC
Dylan Rumrell, owner of SouthernCross Consulting Group LLC, has diversified experience from interviewing public figures to helping clients navigate complex property issues, which has provided him with a unique perspective on interacting with the public and private sectors. In his lobbying and public affairs activities. Mr. Rumrell benefits from his experience in real-estate development, broadcasting, and public relations. Working with the St. Johns County (Florida) Industrial Development Authority, he resurrected the Vilano Beach Town Center, which had been proposed for 20 years. The county had spent time and money on all the appropriate infrastructure and Mr. Rumrell’s expertise helped a private developer obtain $5,000,000 in Recovery Zone bonds to make the project a reality. As a result of this project, the county will see a return on its investment in infrastructure and the creation of more than 100 jobs. The Vilano Beach Town Center includes a Publix Supermarket, restaurants, and several other businesses (opened 2012.) Mr. Rumrell's consulting effort also helped the Industrial Development Authority close over $250,000,000 in bonds for local and state-wide projects. Dylan also is the Owner of Ancient City Brewing in Saint Augustine, FL. He has also started other successful startups including French Fry Heaven St. Augustine.
Prior to joining SouthernCross Consulting Group, LLC, Mr. Rumrell served as Senior Project Manager for IGS, a local lobbying company that has over $100,000,000 worth of Business transactions, including Shands Hospital and Proton Center in Jacksonville, Florida. Mr. Rumrell was also an owner of Real Florida Real Estate Company of St. Augustine. He also served as Principal and Senior Manager of KW Development Services of Key West. This experience in marketing, real estate development, management, and sales exposed him to working with a variety of governmental agencies. Mr. Rumrell’s ability to generate fresh ideas resulted in his creation, production, and hosting of four sports-oriented radio shows. He also organized the sports-broadcast departments of two Jacksonville radio stations and served as the media liaison for the Golf Channel. While working in broadcast, he drew on his communications experience as a guest speaker and campaigner in local government races.
Mr. Rumrell is also an elected official to the City of Saint Augustine Beach Commission.
Mr. Rumrell earned a bachelor’s degree in communications from Flagler College with a minor in public relations. Dylan Rumrell is married with 5 children.