Biographical Information
City of Residence: Polk County
Occupation: Agribusiness, Real Estate Sales
Spouse: Linda Weatherford of Lakeland
Child(ren): Jerad, Beau
Education: Polk State College; Florida State University; Leadership Lakeland, 1991-1992
Born: June 12, 1959, Polk County, FL
Religious Affiliation: Baptist
Recreational Interest: cooking, exploring back roads, fishing, hunting, reading
Legislative Service
Elected to the Florida House of Representatives in 2012, reelected subsequently
Deputy Majority Whip, 2014-2016
Resigned on November 24, 2017
Other Public Services
Florida Association of Counties, board member
Lakeland Area Mass Transit District
Myregion.org, Polk County Representative
Polk Transportation Planning Organization
Southwest Florida Water Management District, Volunteer Governing Board member, 2005-2012
Polk County Commissioner, elected, 1988, 1992, 1996, 2000
Affiliations
National Rifle Association
Polk County Cattlemen's Association
Polk County Farm Bureau
Polk Taxpayers League
Highlights
American Conservative Union, "A" Report Card, 2013, 2016
Associated Industries, Champion for Business Award, 2016
Florida Carry, Legislator of the Year, 2014, 2016
Florida Chamber of Commerce, "A" Report Card, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016
Florida Farm Bureau, Champion for Agriculture, 2013, 2015, 2016
Florida Police Chiefs Association, Legislator of the Year, 2015, 2016