Allan G. Bense

Speaker (2004 - 2006)

District: 6 -- Republican

Gulf and parts of Bay, Franklin

Leadership Roles

Speaker (2004-2006)

Biographical Information

City of Residence:  Panama City
Occupation:  Businessman
Spouse:  Tonie Lynne Johnson of Meridian, Mississippi
Child(ren):  Courtney, Taylor, Jason
Education:  Florida State University, B.S., 1972, M.B.A., 1974
Born:  October 6, 1951, Panama City, FL
Religious Affiliation:  Methodist
Recreational Interest:  coaching youth soccer

Legislative Service

Elected to the House in 1998, reelected subsequently
Speaker 2004-2006

Other Public Services

Bay County Clerk of the Circuit Court Investment Advisory Committee
Bay County Tourist Development Council, Board Chair 1996-1998

Affiliations

Gulf Coast Community Hospital, Board Chair
Junior Achievement Volunteer Teacher
Boys & Girls Club of Bay County, Board Member 1994-1998
St. Andrew's Methodist, Pastor/Parish Committee Chair 1988-1993
Gulf Coast Community College Foundation, Treasurer 1990
Lake Sands District Boy Scouts, Finance Chair 1986
Girls Club of Bay County, President 1983
Bay County Chamber of Commerce, Vice President 1980
Apalachee District Girl Scouts, Finance Chair 1979
Florida Panhandle Health Systems Agency, past Board Member
United Way of Bay County, past Board Member

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