Central Florida Strategies provides government consulting services to various industries, including real estate, construction and transportation. We are a one-stop firm with the capability to assist with projects from inception to conclusion.

As a company, we invest in building relationships, acquiring knowledge and strategizing to take a proactive approach to business development.  Our main focus is helping our clients advance projects in a timely manner.  We are always a step ahead, ready to tackle potential problems before they arise.

Angel de la Portilla

President of Central Florida Strategies

Angel de la Portilla is the President of Central Florida Strategies. He is trusted by local, regional and national clients to help them navigate public policy and open communication channels with elected officials and staff.

He is a seasoned government relations professional with more than twenty years of experience, during which Mr. de la Portilla has honed a unique understanding of the intersection of business and government, enabling him to successfully navigate the often-complex network of regulations and political idiosyncrasies. He began sharpening these skills early on as an entrepreneur, prior to launching his business consulting company.  Mr. de la Portilla has especially thrived at bringing to fruition large public infrastructure projects in the areas of transportation, aviation, real estate and education.

Mr. de la Portilla’s approach to projects is focused, strategic and intentional. It involves cultivating relationships with federal, state and local officials to stay abreast of changes, understand priorities and build trust. His clients know that when he represents them, he represents all their stakeholders including leadership, customers, employees and the communities they serve.

Throughout his tenure as a business and government consultant, Mr. de la Portilla has represented firms pursuing large-scale public infrastructure projects in the areas of aviation, education, transportation, and public facilities. His impressive portfolio of clients boasts industry-leading Fortune 500 companies, as well as key regional and local firms in the engineering, design, program management and construction fields.

He also has vast experience in the Central Florida region, as a government relations consultant, representing firms seeking approvals on local real estate projects that include housing, hospitality and commercial development. Committed to the community, he has served on local government advisory boards and local charitable organizations. Among them:

  • 2025 – Appointed to serve on the Orange County Redistricting Committee by the Board of County Commissioners
  • 2023 – Appointed to serve on the Orange County Charter Review and became Chairman of the Government Structure Committee
  • 2021 – Appointed by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis to the Valencia College District Board of Trustees
  • 2018 – Appointed to serve on Orange County’s Mayor-elect Jerry Demings Transition Team, in which he served on the Customer Service and Business Development Task Force to improve the County’s Development Approval and Permitting process

Professional Affiliations:

  • International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC)
  • Urban Land Institute (ULI)
  • National Association of Office and Industrial Properties (NAIOP)
  • Greater Orland Builder’s Association (GOBA)
  • Apartment Association of Greater Orlando (AAGO)

Government Boards:

  • 2021 Valencia College District Board of Trustees
  • 2018   Mayor-elect Jerry Demings Transition Team
  • 2015-2016 City of Ocoee Commission
  • 2010-2015 City of Ocoee Planning and Zoning Commission
  • 2011-2012 Orange County Charter Review Commission
  • 2007-2008 Orange County Charter Review Commission
  • 2006-2010 Orange County Affordable Housing Advisory Committee

Juan Jimenez

Senior Analyst

Juan Jimenez is a senior analyst at Central Florida Strategies. He is responsible for research and data collection as well as for  analytical modeling and reporting. Juan leads many of our special projects, particularly those requiring in depth real estate analysis.  He is also involved in many other consulting support activities.

Prior to joining Equity Investment Services, Mr. Jimenez worked for over five years at NAI Realvest where he gained significant knowledge and experience early in his career. He was involved in 68 commercial real estate transactions totaling $57 million, quickly establishing his proficiency in the commercial real estate industry.

Previously, Mr. Jimenez worked for over three years with Orange County Government. In that role, he performed a variety of tasks that acquainted him with governmental procedures. Eventually he joined a consulting firm based in Orlando that provides governmental relations and business development services for large companies and small businesses. Mr. Jimenez co-founded a real estate investment company while in college and sold his first property when he was 20 years old. He is an active real estate investor.

Mr. Jimenez’s ability to find creative solutions to difficult challenges is what contributes to the success of his clients. Mr. Jimenez is fluent in English and Spanish.

A graduate of the University of Central Florida, Mr. Jimenez has a B.S. in Business Administration and a Master’s degree in Real Estate.

Professional Affiliations:

  • CCIM (Certified Commercial Investment Member)
  • ICSC (International Council of Shopping Centers) CFRI (Central Florida Realty Investors
  • HCCOM (Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Orlando Metro Area)
  • CFRI (Central Florida Realty Investors)

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