Biographical Information
City of Residence: Naples
Occupation: Retired Businessman
Spouse: Patricia Shullo of Pittsburgh, PA
Child(ren): Christian, Natasha
Education: Ohio State University, 1970-1973
Born: February 10, 1947, Columbus, OH
Deceased: September 12, 2007
Military: U.S. Coast Guard 1966-1969; Vietnam Campaign Ribbon; Storekeeper First Class
Moved to Florida: 1974
Religious Affiliation: Catholic
Recreational Interest: motorcycling, traveling
Legislative Service
Elected to the House in 2002, reelected subsequently
Majority Whip 2004-2006
Other Public Services
Leadership Institute Delegation of 2002
Naples Area Chamber of Commerce, Board of Directors 1999-2002
The Tiger Bay Club, Board of Directors 1998-2002
Collier Building Industry Association 1988-2002
Collier County Health Facilities Funding Authority, Chairman 1996-2002
Collier County Landfill Operations Citizen's Committee 1995-2002
Quest For Kids, Mentor 2001
Collier County Select Committee on Community Character and Appearance 1999-2000
Collier County Health Care Review Committee 1998-2000
Collier County Emergency Services Advisory Committee, Vice Chairman 1995-1999
St. John Neumann High School, Executive School Board 1995-1999
Collier County Planning Commission, Chairman 1991-1999
Rotary International District 6960, Group Study Exchange Chairman 1998
Rotary International District 6960, Club Service Chairman 1994
Rotary International Group Study Exchange Team Leader, Colombia 1993
Hospice of Naples, Social Activities Volunteer 1985-1992
Boy Scouts of America Troop 225, Committee Chairman 1990
Board of Directors of the Girl Scouts of Gulfcoast Florida, Inc., Board Member
Collier County Environmental Protection Technical Advisory Board, Chairman
Lely High School Vocational Advisory Committee
Affiliations
Coast Guard Combat Veterans Association
Keep Collier Beautiful, Founding Chairman
Naples Elks Lodge
Rotary International, President 1990
Swamp Buggy Inc., Director Emeritus
Highlights
Broward Coalition to End Homelessness, Elected Official of the Year 2006
Florida Association of Realtors, Legislator of the Year 2006
South Florida Local Initiatives Support Corporation, Community Development Award 2006
Florida Chapter of the American Planning Association, Distinguished Legislative Service in Streamlining, Integrating and Improving Planning in Florida 2005
Florida Regional Councils Association, Leadership Award 2005
Urban Land Institute, Pathfinder's Award 2005
Associated Industries of Florida, Champion of Industry 2004
Florida Chamber of Commerce, Honor Roll 2003-2004
Champions for Children Award 2003
Florida Association of Counties, Freshman Legislator of the Year 2002
Naples Area Chamber of Commerce, Volunteer of the Year 2001