Biographical Information
City of Residence: Rockledge
Occupation: Realtor
Child(ren): Pam, Cathi
Grandchild(ren): Billy Carson
Education: Brevard Community College, A.A., 1969
Born: December 18, 1947, Washington, DC
Moved to Florida: 1956
Religious Affiliation: Methodist
Recreational Interest: stock-car racing, coaching youth athletics
Legislative Service
Elected to the House in 1992, reelected subsequently
elected unopposed in 1994, 1996, and 1998
Other Public Services
Rockledge Planning Commission 1974-1976, City Council 1976-1986, Business & Industrial Development Commission 1986-1992
Affiliations
Kiwanis Club of Rockledge, President 1978
United Methodist Men, President 1977
Cape Kennedy Area Board of Realtors, President 1985
Elementary & Middle School PTA and Advisory Committees, High School Advisory, Academic Club, Vocational Committee & Quarterback Club (12th Man Award)
Chamber of Commerce and Committee of 100
LPCA President
Space Coast Tiger Bay Club
Brevard County School Board Instructional Materials Committee
Brevard Community College Better Government Study Commission
Civilian-Militar
Highlights
Grass Roots Alliance "Friend of the Taxpayer"
League of Cities Defender of Home Rule Award and "Quality Floridian" (twice)
United We Stand Legislative Leadership
Citizens for Constitutional Property Rights One Person Can Make a Difference Award
FAR Legislator of the Year
House Republican Caucus Outstanding Innovator
Florida Chamber of Commerce "Pro Biz"
Private Industry Council Outstanding Commitment for Job Training
Florida Association of Counties Lifetime Achievement Award
Florida Sheriffs Legislative Award
Florida Society of Dermatology Representative of the Year
Christian Coalition Friend of the Family
appreciation by: Stop Turning Out Prisoners, American Society for Industrial Security, Child Safety Council, Brevard Cultural Alliance, Cocoa Beach Women's Club, Child Care Association, American Heart Association, United Way, Space Coast League of Cities, Coalition for the Hungry & Homeless, Florida Council on Crime & Delinquency