Biographical Information
City of Residence: Eustis
Occupation: Owner, The A. W. Peterson Gun Shop
Spouse: Lori Matchett of Leesburg
Child(ren): Leighton Lee
Education: Lake Sumter Community College, 1981-1982
Born: March 16, 1963, Eustis, FL
History: Father, Leighton L. Baker, former State Representative 1962-1964 from Lake County, was the first Republican elected to any office in Lake County since Reconstruction.
Military: Florida Army National Guard 1981-present; Currently serving as a First Sergeant
Religious Affiliation: Methodist
Recreational Interest: basketball, hunting, reading
Legislative Service
Elected to the House in 2000, reelected subsequently
Affiliations
Ducks Unlimited
National Federation of Independent Businesses
Enlisted National Guard Association of Florida
National Rifle Association, Life Member
American Legion Post #21, Vice Commander 2000
Golden Triangle Kiwanis, President 2000-2002