Biographical Information
City of Residence: St. Petersburg
Occupation: Academic Advisor, University of South Florida
Spouse: Kathleen Justice of New York
Child(ren): Allison, Erin
Education: St. Petersburg Junior College, A.A., 1988; University of South Florida, B.A., 1993
Born: July 23, 1968, St. Petersburg, FL
Religious Affiliation: United Church of Christ
Recreational Interest: college sports, Florida travel, politics, reading
Legislative Service
Elected to the House in 2000, reelected subsequently
Democratic Whip
Affiliations
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Pinellas, Board of Directors 1997-2004
Greater St. Pete Area Chamber of Commerce
Gulfport Chamber of Commerce
Northeast Exchange Club of St. Petersburg
Pinellas Park/Mid County Chamber of Commerce
Suncoast Tiger Bay Club 1997-present
University of South Florida Alumni Association Pinellas Chapter 1993-present
Highlights
Florida Education Association Champion for Public Education Award 2005
Florida Region of Phi Theta Kappa Most Outstanding Alumnus 2005
Florida Education Association, Friend of Education Award 2002, 2004
Pinellas Marine Institute, Legislative Appreciation Award 2002
American Cancer Society, Legislative Award 2001
Healthy Start Coalition of Pinellas, Appreciation Award 2001
Suncoast Epilepsy Association, Appreciation Award 2001
The Trust for Public Land, Legislative Leadership Award 2001