Biographical Information
City of Residence: Bradenton
Occupation: Financial Consultant/Vice President of Investments
Child(ren): Brendan, Meghan, Kevin
Education: University of Florida, 1980-1981; University of San Francisco, B.A., US History, 1985
Born: February 14, 1963, Newton, MA
Moved to Florida: 1972
Religious Affiliation: Roman Catholic
Recreational Interest: my family, golf, baseball, swimming, reading great books
Legislative Service
Elected to the House in 1994, reelected subsequently
Manatee County Legislative Delegation, Vice Chair 1994-1996, Chair 1996-1998
Republican Conference Policy Committee 1994-1996
Florida Family Safety Task Force 1995-1996
Florida Distance Learning Network Board Member
Budget Conference Committee 1997-1998
Other Public Services
Manatee County CEO Round Table
Manatee County Boys and Girls Club Executive Board
Manatee County Board of County Commissioners HIV/AIDS Task Force
University of South Florida Community Leadership Council
Manatee County American Heart Association Board Member
Affiliations
Knights of Columbus
Bradenton Kiwanis
Manatee County West Little League Manager
Manatee County Young Republicans
Manatee County Republican Club
American Legislative Exchange Council
Florida Republican Party Executive Committee
Manatee County Republican Party Executive Committee
Highlights
Palmetto Youth Center Outstanding Leadership Award 1999
American Cancer Society Legislative Award 1998
Florida Sheriffs Association Superstar Award 1998
National Federation of Independent Business, Guardian of Small Business Award 1997-1998
Judges of the 12th Judicial Circuit Outstanding Service Award 1997
Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council Special Recognition 1996
Florida Perinatal Association Legislative Award 1996
Florida Medical Association Legislative Award 1996
Florida Chamber of Commerce 100 Percent Pro Business Roll Call 1995
Florida Bankers Association Legislative Award 1995, 1998
Florida Sheriffs Association Legislative Award 1995, 1996
Republican Leader's Outstanding Freshman Award 1994-1996