Leadership Roles
Majority Leader (2008-2010)
Biographical Information
City of Residence: Delray Beach
Occupation: Business Consultant/Attorney
Spouse: Jillian Hasner
Education: University of Maryland, B.A., 1991, Omicron Delta Kappa, Phi Delta Theta Fraternity, Student Government Association; Florida State University College of Law, J.D., 1995, Phi Delta Phi
Born: November 25, 1969, Brooklyn, NY
Moved to Florida: 1975
Religious Affiliation: Jewish
Legislative Service
Elected to the House in 2002, reelected subsequently
Majority Leader June 12, 2007-2010
Deputy Majority Leader 2006-June 12, 2007
Other Public Services
House Republican Conference, Chairman
Affiliations
Boca Raton Community Hospital, Board of Trustees
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation of Palm Beach County, Board of Directors
Florida-Israel Institute, Board of Directors
Florida Research Consortium, Board Member
National Safety Council, South Florida Chapter, Board Member
Reach Out and Read Florida Advisory Board
Palm Beach County Criminal Justice Commission 2002-2004
Palm Beach County Communities in Schools Leadership Council 2002-2003
Take Stock in Children, Mentor 2002-2003
Highlights
Hank Nuwer Anti-Hazing Hero Award 2010
Republican Club of South Sarasota County, "Statesman of the Year" 2010
Associated Industries of Florida, Champion of Business Award 2006, 2009
Everglades Trust, Legislator of the Year 2009
Florida Chamber of Commerce, "A" Honor Roll 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009
Associated Builders and Contractors, Friend of Free Enterprise 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008
Christian Coalition of Florida, Faith and Family Award 2005, 2008
Florida Atlantic University President's Talon Award, recipient 2007
American Cancer Society, Legislator of the Year 2006
Florida Israel Institute, Legislator of the Year 2006
Florida Solar Energy Industries Association, Legislative Appreciation Award 2006
American Cancer Society, Legislator of the Year 2005
Florida Restaurant Association, Government Relations Award 2005
Florida Student Association, Distinguished Service Award 2005
Florida Dental Hygiene Association, Legislator of the Year 2004
Florida League of Cities, Legislative Appreciation Award 2004
Florida LifeCare Residents Association (FLiCRA), Legislator of the Year 2003
Florida Pharmacy Association, Legislator of the Year 2003
Tallahassee Young Republicans, President 1995
Florida House of Representatives, Legislative Intern for Committee on Agriculture 1993-1994
LBJ Congressional Intern for U.S. Rep. Tom Lewis (FL) 1990