Biographical Information
City of Residence: Gainesville
Occupation: Insurance Agent
Child(ren): Jana, Mark, Keith, Kevin, Matthew
Grandchild(ren): Lauren Taylor, Kendall Noelle, and Colson Andrew Grayson, Ryan Colson, Nicholas Emmer, and Kyle Mark McGriff
Education: University of Florida, B.S., Physical Education, 1960
Born: June 29, 1937, Arcadia, FL
Deceased: February 02, 2017
Religious Affiliation: Christian
Recreational Interest: sports, biking, reading
Legislative Service
Elected to the House in 2000
Other Public Services
Gainesville City Commission, Mayor
Alachua County Commission, Chairman
FRPCJUA, Board of Governors
Affiliations
U.S. Olympian Club 1959-present
March of Dimes, Campaign Chairman 1963, Chairman 1964-1966
University City Kiwanis 1964-1970
Gainesville Kiwanis Club 1981-present, Chairman Spiritual Aims 1985-1987, Salvation Army Bell Ringer, Chairman 1984-1990, Vice President 1990, President-elect 1991, President 1992, Seventeen years perfect attendance
Children's Home Society, District Member 1967-1973, State Member 1968-1973
Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Chairman and Founder Alachua County, President 1967-1970
Highlights
State Farm Insurance, National Quality Award 10 times, National Sales Achievement Award 9 times, Multiline Sales Award Charter Member 1966-present
America's Blood Centers, Highest Volunteer Service Award, Larry Frederick Award 1999
Exchange Club of Gainesville, Book of Golden Deeds 1993
Governor's Council on Physical Fitness & Sports Leadership Award 1990
Olympic Torch Relay 1996
Phi Delta Theta National Award, Phi of the Year 1975
Florida Jaycees, Five Outstanding Men of Florida 1971, Governmental Affairs Winner 1963
Gainesville Jaycees Distinguished Service Award 1964
Outstanding Amateur Baseball Player in Florida 1963
Florida Blue Key 1959-present
University of Florida, Outstanding Baseball Player in the 1960-1969 Decade, Gator Hall of Fame 1969, Alumni Association Outstanding Senior Athlete 1960, College of Health and Human Performance Outstanding Graduate 1997