Biographical Information
City of Residence: Lakeland
Occupation: Partner at Shelby, Medina & Stargel, LLP
Spouse: Kelli Marie Whipple of Tampa
Child(ren): Rebekah, Amanda, Robert, Hannah, Laura
Education: University of Tampa, B.S., 1987, Majors: Economics and Business Management, Minor: Finance; Florida State University College of Law, J.D., with honors, 1991, Federalist Society, Law School Appropriations Committee, Legislative Intern 1989-1990
Born: May 14, 1964, Somerset, KY
Moved to Florida: 1972
Religious Affiliation: Baptist
Recreational Interest: family & church activities, golf
Legislative Service
Elected to the House in 2002, reelected subsequently
Affiliations
Judicial Nominating Commission, 10th Judicial Court, 2001-present
Camp Gilead CBM Ministries 1994-present
American Bar Association, 1992-present
The Florida Bar, 1991-present
Small Claims Rules Committee, past Chairman