Stephen R. Wise

District: 13 -- Republican

Parts of Clay, Duval

Committee Membership for 1998 - 2000 Term

Biographical Information

City of Residence:  Jacksonville
Occupation:  Education
Child(ren):  Kelly Anne and Tara Elizabeth
Education:  Florida Southern College, B.S., 1963; Middle Tennessee State University, M.Ed., 1968; University of Alabama, Ed.D., 1970
Born:  December 11, 1941, Canton, OH
Moved to Florida:  1959
Religious Affiliation:  Baptist

Legislative Service

Elected to the House April 5, 1988, reelected subsequently

Other Public Services

Jacksonville Landmarks Commission 1985-1987
Governor's Council on Handicapped Concerns Chairman 1984
State Job Training Coordinating Council 1988-1995

Affiliations

Arthritis Foundation Vice President 1987-1988
Opportunity Development Inc. President 1986-1995
Old St. Luke's Restoration Secretary 1978-1985
Keepsafe 1995-Present
Angelwood 1994-Present
Save-a-Child 1994-Present

Highlights

Florida Council for Resource Development Founding President
published numerous articles and chapters in three major books on fundraising
has a patent for an elementary school hurdle
Florida Community College at Jacksonville Campus Development Vice President
National Council for Resource Development Board four 1-year terms
Council for Advancement & Support of Education's Two-Year College Advisory Board four years