KPMG Florida announces new hire, several promotions

KPMG’s Florida government services practice is expanding, with the addition of a Director and a slate of high-level promotions in its Tallahassee office.

“KPMG Florida is proud to be the name state leaders trust. At the heart of our mission and exceptional service to our clients is a team trained by serving in state government at many levels. This is a terrific and growing team and I am proud of their tireless work in the Sunshine State,” KPMG U.S. Partner Anthony Monaco said.

Savannah Jefferson has joined the firm as a Director. Jefferson most recently served as Director of External Affairs for Gov. Ron DeSantis, where she managed outreach and engagement on behalf of the Governor’s Office. She previously held senior roles at the Florida Hospital Association and Volunteer Florida, focusing on communications, legislative affairs and stakeholder engagement.

Jefferson’s résumé also includes working as Director of Communications for the Florida Hospital Association, where she managed media relations, coordinated messaging on policy and public health issues, and supported hospitals statewide as they navigated both legislative priorities and pandemic-related challenges.

In addition to Jefferson’s hire, the Big Four firm is elevating five of its current team members.

Maggie Mickler was promoted to Principal. She has been with KPMG since 2018, advising state agencies on grants management, disaster recovery and operational efficiency. Earlier in her career, she worked in several senior posts across Florida government, including at the Department of Children and Families, the Department of Economic Opportunity (now FloridaCommerce) and the Department of Management Services.

Danielle Kosberg has been promoted to Managing Director. She specializes in finance transformation and large-scale project delivery, drawing on nearly two decades of experience in both public and private sectors. Before joining KPMG, she held leadership roles with Voyatek and ISF and was a key member of the Florida PALM financial system project at the Department of Financial Services.

Kosberg’s career in state government also includes working at the Florida Department of Management Services, where she was Project Manager for MyFloridaMarketPlace and Strategic Sourcing Lead.

Kelsi Snow has been promoted to Manager. She has been with KPMG for three years, focusing on account management and public-sector client relations. Prior to joining the firm, she worked at Bascom Communications & Consulting and held positions at the University of Florida. Snow holds a law degree from Florida State University and a bachelor’s degree in public relations from UF.

In addition, Vincent Fetchero and Maxwell Thursam were promoted to Senior Associate. Both work with clients on projects related to economic development and emergency management.