Biographical Information
City of Residence: Port St. Lucie
Occupation: State Certified Water Well Contractor #2031
Child(ren): Kenneth, Jr., Steven, and Ashley
Education: Indian River Community College, Water and Wastewater Treatment Certification, 1984; University of Florida, Water Distribution Certification, 1986, Treeo Center
Born: January, 1957, Miami, FL
Religious Affiliation: Disciples of Christ
Recreational Interest: Civil War history
Legislative Service
elected to the Senate in 2000, releected subsequently
House of Representatives, 1990-2000
Other Public Services
St. Lucie County Planning and Zoning Board Vice Chairman 1987-1990
St. Lucie County High Speed Rail Commissioner 1988-1990
Affiliations
United Way of St. Lucie County Trustee 1988-Present, President 1994
St. Lucie County Boys & Girls Club Director 1995-Present
Job Training Center Chairman 1996
Highlights
Florida Professional Firefighters Legislator of the Year 1998
Police Benevolent Association Representative of the Year 1998
Coastal Conservation Association Legislative Conservation Award 1997 and 1998
Florida Association of Parks and Recreation Legislator of the Year 1997 and 1998
Florida Association of State Troopers Legislative Leadership Award 1996
Florida Conservation Association Legislative Conservation Award 1996
Florida Trust for Public Lands Legislator of the Year 1996
Florida Chamber of Commerce Executives Legislative Leadership Award 1996
Florida Association of Counties Champion of Counties Award 1996
Florida Association of Parks & Recreation Legislator of the Year 1996
Florida Shore & Beach Preservation Association Legislative Award 1995
Florida Chamber of Commerce Roll Call "Pro-Biz" Award 1995
Florida Association of School Administrators Raymond E. Stewart Gavel of Authority Education Award 1994
Florida League of Cities Quality Floridian 1994
Florida Farm Bureau Outstanding Legislator of the Year 1993
Florida Chamber of Commerce Legislative Leadership Award 1993
Florida Fruit & Vegetable Association Outstanding Legislator of the Year 1993
Florida Association of Realtors Legislator of the Year 1992
Florida Homebuilders Association Legislator of the Year 1992
Treasure Coast Builders Association Friend of the Industry Award 1992
United Way of Florida Public Policy Award 1992
Florida Association of Parks and Recreation Legislator of the Year 1991 and 1993
Florida Employment & Training Association Legislator of the Year 1991
Florida Association of Community Colleges 1991
Citizens for a Barrier-Free Community Legislative Advocacy Award 1991
Port St. Lucie Outstanding Citizen of the Year 1989