Biographical Information
City of Residence: St. Petersburg
Occupation: Vice President, St. Petersburg College
Education: Northwestern University, B.S., 1958; Baylor University, M.D., 1962
Born: IL
Military: United States Air Force
Religious Affiliation: Catholic
Recreational Interest: Pilot
Legislative Service
Senate 1992-2002
Elected to the House in October 7, 2003
Other Public Services
House Liaison, Community Colleges (Appointed by Speaker Byrd, December 2003)
Senate: Chairman, Budget Subcommittee on Education 1999-2002
Senate: Chairman, Ways & Means Committee
Affiliations
Operation PAR, Inc., Board of Directors 2002-present
Science Center of Pinellas County, Board of Directors 2002-2005
Highlights
H. Lee Moffitt Leadership Award 2002
Florida Association of Realtors Legislator of the the Year Award 1999
Independent Colleges & Universities of Florida Liberty Bell Award 1999
Florida School Boards Association Legislator of the Year 1995, 1996, 1997 & 1999
Pinellas County Medical Society Physician of the Year Award 1992 & 1993