Biographical Information
City of Residence: Jacksonville
Occupation: U.S. Navy, Retired LCDR
Child(ren): Amy, Amanda "Mandy"
Education: Troy State University, B.S., Aviation Management, 1985
Born: October 10, 1949, Orlando, FL
Military: U.S. Navy 22 years, Vietnam Veteran, door gunner with HA1-3, Sailor of the Year, seven air medals, Presidential Unit Citation, Meritorious Unit, Good Conduct Medal
Religious Affiliation: Baptist
Recreational Interest: golf, snow skiing, hunting
Legislative Service
Elected to the House in 1992, reelected subsequently
Affiliations
Florida Nursery Growers Association
TEC 40
Retired Naval Officers Association
Prevent Blindness Florida
Jacksonville Marine Institute Board of Directors
Northeast Florida Builders Association
Northeast Florida Florists Association
First Baptist Church of Jacksonville, Deacon 1991-Present
Highlights
Enlisted nine years (E-1 through E-7), commissioned ENS U.S. Navy 1978
Retired LCDR Naval Training Group, Mayport, Florida, as Officer In Charge 1990