Leadership Roles
Speaker pro tempore (2007-2008)
Majority Leader (2006-2007)
Biographical Information
City of Residence: Haines City
Occupation: Citrus Grower
Spouse: Brian Barnard of Tallahassee
Child(ren): Stephanie Tomlin, Brian Barnard, Jr., Justin Jacoby, Christopher Barnard, Adam Jacoby
Education: S.W. Miami High School
Born: June 24, 1954, Winter Haven, FL
Religious Affiliation: Lutheran
Recreational Interest: fishing, gardening, kayaking, outdoor activities
Legislative Service
Elected to the House in 2000, reelected subsequently
Majority Leader 2006-June 12, 2007
Speaker pro tempore June 12, 2007-2008
Affiliations
Area Chambers of Commerce
Boy Scout Troop 123, Host/Coordinator
Florida Farm Bureau State Oversight Commission, Advisory Board
Florida Future Farmers of America, Sponsor
Polk County Economic Development Advisory Commission
Polk County Farm Bureau, Board of Directors
Polk County Youth Fair, Board of Directors, Sponsor
Winter Haven Economic Development Council, Board of Directors