Biographical Information
City of Residence: Cape Coral
Occupation: Attorney
Spouse: Cyndie Kottkamp of Fort Myers
Child(ren): Jackson
Education: Edison Community College, A.A., 1982; Florida State University, B.S., 1984; University of Florida College of Law, J.D., 1987
Born: November 12, 1960, Indianapolis, IN
Moved to Florida: 1977
Religious Affiliation: Christian
Legislative Service
Elected to the House in 2000, reelected subsequently
Other Public Services
Appointed to National Council of State Legislators Law and Criminal Justice Committee 2004-2005
Appointed to Attorney General of Florida Transition Team 2004
Honored by the Trial Court Budget Commission for "exceptional service to the trial courts of Florida during the transition to state funding mandated by Revision 7 to the Florida Constitution," July 2004
Appointed to the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) Task Force on Civil Justice for the 2001-2002 term
Affiliations
Cape Coral Chamber of Commerce
Cape Coral Civic Association
Christian Chamber of Commerce of Southwest Florida 1998-present
Lee County Bar Association, President 1998
Lee County Republican Executive Committee
Sanibel-Captiva Republican Club
Highlights
Florida Catholic Conference "Defensor Vitae" Award 2006
Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers "Legislative Leadership Award" 2005
Licensed to practice law in Florida, 11th Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals and United States Supreme Court
Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers, Outstanding Representative 2004
Associated Industries of Florida, Champion for Business 2004
Christian Coalition of Florida, "2004 Faith and Family Award"
Florida Alarm Association, Legislator of the Year 2004
Florida Chamber Honor Roll 2004
Florida Dispute Resolution Center Award 2004
Florida Prosecuting Attorneys Association, House Leadership Award 2004
The Florida Bar, President's Legislative Award 2004
Florida Building Materials Association, Legislator of the Year 2003
Florida Home Builders Association, Legislator of the Year 2003
Real Property, Probate and Trust Law Section, Legislator of the Year 2003
The Trust for Public Land Legislative Leadership Award 2002
Appointed by Speaker of the House to Gulf States Marine Fisheries Commission 2001
Florida Chamber of Commerce, "Top 20 Quick Starter Legislator" 2001
Professional Opticians of Florida, Legislator of the Year 2001
Law Clerk to United States District Court Judge Sidney Aronovitz 1991
Law Clerk to United States Court Judge Joe Eaton 1990