Leadership Roles
Majority Leader (2014-2016)
Biographical Information
City of Residence: Tampa
Occupation: Attorney
Spouse: Matt Young
Child(ren): Alex, Carson
Education: Florida State University, B.S., 1985; University of Virginia School of Law, J.D., 1993
Born: November 9, 1964, Tallahassee, FL
History: W. Randolph Hodges, grandfather, Florida Senate, 1953-1963, President Pro Tempore, 1959, President, 1961-1962; Gene Hodges, uncle, Florida House of Representatives, 1972-1988
Religious Affiliation: Methodist
Recreational Interest: family recreation, fishing, hunting, tennis, travel, water sports
Legislative Service
Elected to the Florida House of Representatives in 2010, reelected subsequently
Deputy Majority Leader and Majority Whip, 2012-2014
Deputy Majority Whip, appointed March 10, 2011-2012
Clerkship, United States Department of Justice, 1991
Congressional Intern, Congressman Don Fuqua, 1984
Other Public Services
Girl Scouts of America, volunteer
Affiliations
National Rifle Association
South Tampa Chamber of Commerce
The Florida Bar, 1993-present