Jeffrey Howard Watson

Background

Watson, Jeffrey Howard was born on September 6, 1957 in Miami, Florida, United States. Son of Robert Hosea and Minnie Lee (Howard) Watson.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Accounting and Finance, Florida State University, 1980. Associate of Arts (honorary), Miami (Florida)-Dade Community College, 1993.

Career

Bank trainee, Federal Home Loan Bank Board, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 1977-1978; staff auditor, Coopers & Lybrand, Miami, Florida, 1980-1983; senior tax accountant, Arthur Andersen & Company, Miami, 1983-1985; managing partner, J. Howard Industries, Inc., Miami, 1985-1986; administrative assistant Mayor' General’ s Office, City of Miami, 1986-1989; finance administrator development and housing department, City of Miami, 1989-1991; staff, field director, Clinton for President Campaign, 1991-1992; transportation director, Clinton/Gore Convention, New York City, 1992; deputy national field director, Clinton/Gore Campaign, Little Rock, Arkansas, 1992; deputy director political operations, Presidential Transition Team, Little Rock, 1992-1993; deputy assistant to President United States, deputy director intergovernmental affairs, The White House, Washington, since 1993.

Achievements

• Jeffrey Howard Watson has been listed as a noteworthy federal official by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Vice chairman Dade County Housing and Finance Authority. Board directors Coconut Grove Arts Festival, Urban League of Greater Miami, Florida Regional Minority Purchasing Council. Active Young Democrats American (past treasurer), Fla.Young Democrats (past president), Dade County Citizens Solid Waste Task Force, City of Miami Sanitation and General Employees Pension Fund.

Member American Council Young Political Leaders (exchange leader to China 1989), Omega Psi Phi. M C.

Connections

Father:

Robert Hosea Watson

Mother:

Minnie Lee (Howard) Watson