Biographical Information
City of Residence: Auburndale
Occupation: Communications Consultant
Education: Warner Southern College, B.A., Business Administration, 1992; Mercer University 1975-1978
Born: April 7, 1957, Jersey City, NJ
Moved to Florida: 1970
Religious Affiliation: Lutheran
Recreational Interest: water sports, reading
Legislative Service
Elected to the House in 1992, reelected subsequently
National Conference of State Legislatures Budget Committee 1996
Other Public Services
Governor's Ad Valorem Task Force 1996
Highlights
Fraternal Order of Police special recognition 1993
Polk County Education Association 100 Percent Voting Record Award 1993
Polk County Homebuilders Association Leadership Award (Workers' Compensation) 1993
Florida Public Library Association Legislator of the Year 1994
Landmark Christian Elementary School "Recognition of Service to Your Community" 1994
Fleming Fellows Leadership Institute 1995
Certificate of Appreciation for Services to the Banking Industry during the 1996 Legislative Session
Food and Beverage Vending Industry Legislator of the Year 1996
Florida Chamber of Commerce Top 40 Legislative Report Card 1996, 1997, and 1998
American Cancer Society Time and Effort in our Mutual Cancer Fight Certificate of Appreciation 1996
Polk County Police Chiefs Association Honorary Member 1996
Florida Association of Background Investigators Certificate of Appreciation 1997
National Federation of Independent Business Guardian of Small Business Award 1997-1998
Florida Bankers Association award for services to the banking industry and the citizens of Florida 1998