 Jim Blosser is a founding shareholder of Blosser & Sayfie. He is a former Executive Vice President and General Counsel for Huizenga Holdings, Inc., a sports and investment holding company in Fort Lauderdale. Among his many responsibilities at Huizenga Holdings, Jim was instrumental in the successful effort to bring the Florida Marlins and Florida Panthers to South Florida.
Both in 2000 and 2004, Jim was a Pioneer in the presidential campaigns of President George W. Bush. In 1998 and 2002, Jim served as the Broward Finance Chairman for the Jeb Bush for Governor campaigns. In 1988, Jim served as the Chairman of the Broward Bush-Quayle campaign.
Jim also served as the President of Blockbuster Entertainment’s Park Division, where he led the planning for the multi-purpose, multi-billion dollar sports and entertainment complex— Blockbuster Park. He led the acquisition and management of $50 million of land, overseeing an annual $12 million budget and coordinating the passage of legislation to create a special taxing district.
Prior to joining Huizenga Holdings, Jim was a partner in the firm of Ruden McClosky Smith Schuster & Russell, PA, and specialized in government and real estate law. He was previously in the firm of English, McCaughan & O’Bryan for more than 20 years where he advanced to the distinguished role of managing partner.
From 1999-2004, Jim managed the Fort Lauderdale office of Poole McKinley & Blosser. In that capacity, he provided clients with governmental relations services and corporate business development.
Jim received his undergraduate and Juris Doctorate degrees from the University of Miami, where he was a member of the Iron Arrow Society. He has received numerous honors for his work in the community.
 Justin Sayfie is a founding shareholder of Blosser & Sayfie. As an attorney and government relations consultant, he represents clients in a variety of industries, including land development, health care, education and transportation.
Prior to co-founding Blosser & Sayfie in August 2001, Justin worked as a senior policy advisor, spokesman and chief speechwriter for Governor Jeb Bush. In these different roles, Justin assisted Governor Bush with development of public policy initiatives and legislative strategy, management of Florida’s thirteen executive state agencies and press relations.
Prior to joining Governor Bush's Administration, from 1995 to 1998, Justin practiced environmental and land use law at the Miami office of Greenberg Traurig. There he represented property owners seeking development and environmental approvals from state and local regulatory authorities.
In June 2007, President George W. Bush appointed Justin to the President’s Commission on White House Fellows. The Commission is responsible for selecting participants in the White House Fellows Program. In August 2007, Justin served as an American delegate for the American Council on Germany’s Young Leader Conference in Berlin and Munich. In 2005, U.S. Senator Mel Martinez appointed Justin as the chairman of the Southern District Conference of the Florida Federal Judicial Nominating Commission. From 2001-2004, Justin served as an appointee of Gov. Bush to the Miami-Dade County Judicial Nominating Commission, and in 2003-2004, he served as a Co-Chair of the Commission. Justin currently serves as a Trustee of the Museum of Discovery and Science, a member of the Board of Directors of the Broward Workshop, and on the Board of Trustees for the Florida House on Capitol Hill.
Justin publishes an internet website called the Sayfie Review (www.sayfiereview.com), which the St. Petersburg Times called "the online bible for Florida political junkies.” He also publishes the Sayfie News (www.sayfienews.com) which focuses on national political news. In October 2006, SayfieReview.com became the Florida affiliate for the National Journal's Hotline Political Network. Justin has appeared as a commentator on Florida politics on BBC World News America, NBC6 – WTVJ and WPBT Channel 2's "Issues in the Media."
Justin received his Juris Doctor degree, cum laude, from the University of Miami in 1994. He was a member of and published an article in the University of Miami Law Review. In 1990, Justin graduated with a degree in American Government from Georgetown University in Washington, D.C.
 Norman Ostrau brings a unique wealth of expertise in elections law, ethics law and campaign finance law to Blosser & Sayfie. He is the former Deputy County Attorney for Broward County, Florida, where he had supervisory responsibility for an annual budget of $7 million and a staff of 75. In this role, Norman specialized in ethics law, election law, intergovernmental affairs and county and local government. He had responsibility for representing the Broward County Election Canvassing Board, including during the 2000 Presidential recount, the redistricting of Broward County and the purchase of touch-screen voting equipment.
Prior to becoming Deputy County Attorney, Norman served various roles in Broward County Government. He began as an Assistant County Attorney where he established the Ethics and Employment Law Section. In 1996, he led the County’s Department of Intergovernmental Affairs, which was responsible for directing a team of lobbyists to represent Broward County at the federal, state and local levels of government. He then moved to become a Special Assistant to the County Administrator for Homeless Issues.
Norman served on the Florida Elections Commission from 1996-2001 where he heard elections law violations. Prior to that, he served as a member of the Florida House of Representatives for three terms spanning from 1986 to 1992. During his tenure, Norman chaired the Ethics and Elections Committee that rewrote gift, campaign finance, election procedure and open government statutes. He also chaired the Select Committee on Member Ethics Violations. Norman has entered the academic field by offering his expertise and experience to Florida Atlantic University and Nova University.
Norman Ostrau received his Bachelor of Science from Carnegie Institute of Technology, Carnegie-Mellon University and his Juris Doctorate from Nova University.
 Alain Jean began as a Governmental Relations Consultant at Blosser & Sayfie in March 2009, having over 10 years of experience with federal, state and local governments. His governmental career began in Washington, D.C. as a legislative correspondent for Congresswoman Nancy Pelosi. Mr. Jean then became the Governmental Affairs Coordinator for the Broward County Supervisor of Elections office. Mr. Jean also spent many years at the Broward County Sheriff’s Office. During his tenure there, he served as Director of Governmental Relations with 13 cities under the agency’s jurisdiction, working with the Broward County Board of Commissioners and lobbying Tallahassee where he secured millions of dollars to bring back to Broward County for the Child Protection Investigation Unit. Mr. Jean recently served as then Presidential Candidate Barack Obama’s Florida Caribbean Vote Director. In 2007-2009, he ran campaigns in Broward and Palm Beach counties with big wins in the city of Fort Lauderdale, Delray Beach and Wilton Manors.
Alain is a graduate of Alabama State University. His wife Stephanie is a Congressional Aide to U.S. Representative Alcee L. Hastings.
 Carole Ann Hamer manages operations for Blosser & Sayfie, coordinating the firm’s insurance policies, bookkeeping, billing, human resources, supplies, travel, and IT services. She organizes and attends fundraising events on behalf of the firm, coordinating receptions and luncheons with candidates, staff, and contributors. She works with representatives from local, state and federal governments on compliance requirements for contribution/expenditure reports and lobbyist registration.
In November 2009, Carole Ann completed her degree in paralegal studies from National Paralegal College. Prior to joining Blosser & Sayfie, she worked at a luxury yacht company as a writer for the website and brochure, and as executive assistant to the president. She regularly worked with captains and owners providing shore side support, as well as onboard for international trips. She worked as an executive assistant in the corporate offices of Dreams, Inc. for the CEO, CFO, and vice president. Carole Ann began her professional career while studying English at Middle Tennessee State University working for Maurices, Inc., specializing in human resources, management, and excellent customer service.
She is a member of the National Association of Legal Assistants, National Notary Association, and National Association of Professional Women.
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