Phil Martello, Assistant Chief Communications Officer

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Public Affairs Office

As Assistant Chief Communications Officer, he manages HCSO's public image and communication with the media and the community.

Before joining the Sheriff's Office, he worked for almost a decade in health care. He held roles in social media, marketing, and communications.

He oversaw crisis communications during the COVID-19 pandemic at a health system in Rochester, NY, with more than 18,000 employees and 50,000 patients. In his last role at AdventHealth, he collaborated with national brands like the Bucs and the Lightning to increase brand exposure and build patient trust.