Biographical Information
City of Residence: Eustis
Occupation: Citrus Farmer
Child(ren): Jon, Dara, and Patrick
Education: US Armed Forces Institute; University of Miami; Valencia Community College; REA Directors Designation
Born: January 23, 1931, Macomb, IL
Deceased: December 09, 2018
Military: U.S. Army Korean Conflict - SFC
Moved to Florida: 1959
Religious Affiliation: Methodist
Legislative Service
Elected to the House in 1986, reelected subsequently
Affiliations
Kiwanis President 1972-1973
Lake County Fair President 1983-1984
American Legion Commander 1965-1966
Cattlemen's Association President 1979-1980
Lake County Agricultural Advisory Committee Director
Florida Tractor Puller's Association past member and president 1972-1974
Sumter Electric Co-Op past president
Eustis Elks Lodge Life Member
Highlights
Outstanding Conservation Farmer of Florida 1976
Eustis Elks Lodge Elk of the Year 1981
Lake County Citizen of the Year 1982
Owner/Breeder of M.L.-318 Florida Premier Brahman Bull 1984
Florida House of Representatives Republican Whip 1990-1996
named to Million Dollar Round Table several times
donated over 12 gallons of blood