Orlando Gotay has 25 years of unique experience at federal, state and local governments and the private sector.
His acute problem solving and perspectives led President Obama to appoint him as the 17th U.S. Deputy Maritime Administrator during his first administration.
Addressing deeply entrenched inefficiencies, bringing innovation, improving decision making and morale, Mr. Gotay left public office with a rich understanding of how the federal government works, from his Assistant Secretary/ three star flag officer level perspective.
Mr. Gotay participated in dozens of major policy-making situations within departments, across the administration, and with Congress, acquiring critical experience and perspectives.
From heading the U.S. Delegation to the U.N. Anti-Piracy international group, as Chief Operating Officer of a small agency with a large portfolio, Mr. Gotay found a way to take on challenges, realigning institutional thinking to improve efficiency, outcomes and morale.
As Counselor to the Mayor, he was the first San Juan State Legislative representative, liaison to City Council, Mayor’s principal Speechwriter, first General Manager, San Juan Port Commission and first Bicycle and Pedestrian Coordinator.
Mr. Gotay has also handled matters in health, safety, security, environment, procurement, education, anti-corruption, fiscal integrity, government operations, retirement systems, city-state relations and city-federal affairs. He authored the idea and legislation enabling San Juan’s permanent office in Washington, DC.
Mr. Gotay served as an Advisor at the Puerto Rico House of Representatives. A former Naval Officer, he is a graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy, and a fluent speaker of four languages.
As a tax attorney, he represents individuals and small businesses in federal, international and state income tax matters including planning, examination, appeals and collections; sales/use, and local taxes. He is an alumnus of one of the (now) “Big-4” accounting firms. He writes regularly for several publications, focusing on tax issues faced by expats in Mexico.
He is admitted to practice law in California, numerous federal courts, and while resident in Palm Springs he was appointed by the City Council as a member of the City’s Sustainability Commission.
His acute problem solving and perspectives led President Obama to appoint him as the 17th U.S. Deputy Maritime Administrator during his first administration.
Addressing deeply entrenched inefficiencies, bringing innovation, improving decision making and morale, Mr. Gotay left public office with a rich understanding of how the federal government works, from his Assistant Secretary/ three star flag officer level perspective.
Mr. Gotay participated in dozens of major policy-making situations within departments, across the administration, and with Congress, acquiring critical experience and perspectives.
From heading the U.S. Delegation to the U.N. Anti-Piracy international group, as Chief Operating Officer of a small agency with a large portfolio, Mr. Gotay found a way to take on challenges, realigning institutional thinking to improve efficiency, outcomes and morale.
As Counselor to the Mayor, he was the first San Juan State Legislative representative, liaison to City Council, Mayor’s principal Speechwriter, first General Manager, San Juan Port Commission and first Bicycle and Pedestrian Coordinator.
Mr. Gotay has also handled matters in health, safety, security, environment, procurement, education, anti-corruption, fiscal integrity, government operations, retirement systems, city-state relations and city-federal affairs. He authored the idea and legislation enabling San Juan’s permanent office in Washington, DC.
Mr. Gotay served as an Advisor at the Puerto Rico House of Representatives. A former Naval Officer, he is a graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy, and a fluent speaker of four languages.
As a tax attorney, he represents individuals and small businesses in federal, international and state income tax matters including planning, examination, appeals and collections; sales/use, and local taxes. He is an alumnus of one of the (now) “Big-4” accounting firms. He writes regularly for several publications, focusing on tax issues faced by expats in Mexico.
He is admitted to practice law in California, numerous federal courts, and while resident in Palm Springs he was appointed by the City Council as a member of the City’s Sustainability Commission.