Martin joined Eckerd Connects in 2008 and currently serves as Chief Administrative Officer and General Counsel. In this capacity, Martin provides strategic leadership across multiple critical functions, including legal, finance, human resources, and information technology. He directs the organization’s legal strategy, ensuring compliance and managing enterprise risk, while also overseeing financial operations to support fiscal integrity and sustainability. Martin leads HR initiatives that align people strategies with organizational goals and champions technology solutions that enhance efficiency and security. His responsibilities span contract negotiation and formation, governance and regulatory guidance, and advising the executive team on complex business and operational matters.
Drawing on a multidisciplinary foundation, Martin has built his career at Eckerd Connects through various leadership roles. Over the years, he has managed operations, facilities, procurement, contract administration, external relations, and government relations. This breadth of experience provides him with a comprehensive understanding of organizational dynamics and the wide range of programs and services that advance Eckerd Connects’ mission. His ability to integrate insights from these varied disciplines strengthens his approach to strategic decision-making and enterprise leadership.
A lifelong learner, Martin earned a bachelor’s degree in Business Management and a Juris Doctor degree. While in law school, he completed a prestigious internship with the United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Florida. He also holds two graduate degrees: a Master of Public Health from Johns Hopkins University, where he was a Bloomberg Public Health Fellow, and an LL.M. in Business Law with a concentration in Employment Law and Human Resources Risk Management from Florida State University College of Law.
Outside of his work at Eckerd Connects, Martin serves as an adjunct professor, teaching courses in law and business.