Biographical Information
City of Residence: Baker
Occupation: Farmer/Small Businessman
Child(ren): Stephanie, Jennifer, Rob
Education: Pensacola Junior College
Born: June 16, 1955, Milton, FL
Deceased: August 21, 2017
Religious Affiliation: Baptist
Recreational Interest: meeting new people, raising strawberries, spending time with my family and friends
Legislative Service
Elected to the House October 16, 2001, reelected subsequently
Other Public Services
Yellow River Soil and Water Conservation District 1994-2001, Chairman 1997
Affiliations
Okaloosa County Farm Service Agency 1996-2001
Okaloosa County Florida Farm Bureau, President 1998-2001
Okaloosa County Overall Advisory Committee 1995-1997, 1998-2000
Highlights
Christian Coalition Faith and Family Award 2006, 2004, 2003
Florida Forestry Association, Legislator of the Year 2006
Florida Association of Ag Educators, Legislator of the Year 2005
Florida Farm Bureau, Outstanding Legislator Award 2004
Northwest Florida Independent Pharmacist, Award of Recognition 2003
Agriculturist of the Year 2002
Okaloosa Walton College, Recognition of Contributions and Dedication to Higher Education 2002
Small County Coalition, Recognition of Leadership 2002
Okaloosa County Farm Family of the Year 1998