Michael Sheedy has served the Conference since January 2002 and as executive director since January 2014. He represents the bishops of Florida in an official capacity before the governor's office, legislative leadership and State agencies, as well as national and statewide governmental and private organizations. He organizes and administers the work of the Conference on behalf of the bishops, who comprise its board of directors. He directs Conference staff in developing and maintaining relationships with key representatives and leaders in State government and in analyzing the moral dimension of public policies.