Biographical Information
City of Residence: New Smyrna Beach
Occupation: Owner/Broker, Prestige Properties of New Smyrna Beach
Child(ren): Paul Jr., Michael, David, Kristen
Education: Pennsylvania State University 1961-1963; George Mason University 1972; Stetson University, B.A., Political Science, 1998
Born: February 25, 1944, Washington, DC
Moved to Florida: 1973
Religious Affiliation: Methodist
Recreational Interest: tennis, jogging, reading, school, grandchildren
Legislative Service
Elected to the House in 1996, reelected subsequently
Other Public Services
Volusia County Planning and Zoning Board
Southeast Volusia Zoning Board, Chair
East Central Florida Regional Planning Council
Volusia County Environmental and Natural Resources Advisory Council, Chair
Indian River Lagoon National Estuary Program
Friends of Spruce Creek
Affiliations
United Way of Volusia County, Board Chair
Volusia Vision Executive Board
Habitat for Humanity Advisory Board
Volusia County Cultural Arts Advisory Board, Atlantic Center for the Arts Trustee
Futures Inc.
Volusia County Business Development Corporation
Volusia County Association of Responsible Developers
National Association of Realtors
Florida Association of Realtors
Volusia County Readiness Coalition, Boys & Girls Club Board
Highlights
FEA United Teachers Outstanding Leadership Award 2001
The Trust for Public Land Legislative Leadership Award 2001
Volusia League of Cities Certificate of Appreciation 2000 Legislative Session
Florida Police Chiefs Association Legislative Award 2000
Boys & Girls Clubs of America C.A.R.E. Award 1999
FTP-NEA Freshman Friend of Education Award 1998
Volusia County PTA Legislator of the Year 1998
National Transplantation Assistance Fund Exceptional Service Award 1997
American Heart Association Award for Support of Heart Legislation 1997
American Cancer Society Certificate of Merit 1997
Center for Community Involvement Volunteer of the Year 1996