AGC Florida East Coast Chapter says it has hired Bryce Sartory as its director of government affairs and membership development.

The chapter based in West Palm Beach says Sartory will with CEO Michelle DePotter coordinating and managing the association’s government affairs operations, political fundraising, and membership development efforts in Palm Beach County and the Treasure Coast.

Before joining the AGC, Sartory was Government Affairs Director for the Realtors of the Palm Beaches & Greater Fort Lauderdale, the third largest Realtor association in the country with more than 33,000 members.

“Bryce’s experience has already enabled him to hit the ground running and will serve our members well. He will work collaboratively with our colleagues and effectively with elected officials and candidates in Palm Beach County and beyond,” Draper said in a statement. “We believe he has a bright and lasting future with the AGC.”

Sartory, a Jupiter resident, graduated from Florida State University with a bachelor’s degree in International Affairs and a minor in Recreation, Tourism and Event Management. He is on the Board of Directors for local youth empowerment nonprofit, Suits for Seniors, and is an Ambassador for the United Way Emerging Leaders Society.