Leadership Roles
Speaker (2008-2010)
Biographical Information
City of Residence: Destin
Occupation: Economic Development
Spouse: Tricia Raimey of Monroe, LA
Child(ren): Jessica, Carlee, Julia
Education: Florida State University, B.S., Political Science, 1984; University of West Florida, M.Ed., 1993
Born: July 11, 1962, Fort Walton Beach, FL
History: Dixie Sansom, cousin, Florida House of Representatives 1984-1992
Religious Affiliation: Baptist
Recreational Interest: jogging, running, spending time with family, swimming
Legislative Service
Elected to the House in 2002, reelected subsequently
Speaker November 18, 2008-March 2, 2009
Resigned February 21, 2010
Other Public Services
Florida Corrections Commission
Legislative Assistant, House and Senate
Okaloosa Board of County Commissioners, November 1992-2000
Affiliations
American Heart Association
Florida Association of Counties, past Member
Fort Walton Beach Medical Center
University of West Florida
YMCA Corporate Board
Highlights
Association of Counties, Freshman of the Year 2003
County Management Association President's Award 1999