Biographical Information
City of Residence: Tampa
Occupation: Attorney
Spouse: Zsuzsanna G. Scionti of Tampa, Florida
Education: Florida State University, B.S., Criminal Justice, 1990; South Texas College of Law, J.D., 1996; Military Justice Academy Graduate, 2000; Military Intelligence Academy Graduate, 2007
Born: October 2, 1968, Tampa, FL
History: Senator Louis De La Parte, uncle
Military: United States Army Reserve, Major, 2000-present; Bronze Star Medal; Joint Service Commendation Medal; Army Commendation Medal; Joint Service Achievement Medal; Army Achievement Medal; North Atlantic Treaty Organization Service Medal; National Defense Service Medal; Afghanistan Campaign Medal; Iraq Campaign Medal; Global War on Terrorism Service Medal; Presidential Unit Award; Joint Meritorious Unit Award; Presidential Unit Citation
Religious Affiliation: Catholic
Recreational Interest: camping, hiking, hunting
Legislative Service
Elected to the House in 2006, reelected subsequently
Democratic Whip 2006-2008
Other Public Services
Florida Democratic Legislative Caucus
Florida Hispanic Legislative Caucus, Vice Chair
Hillsborough County Democratic Executive Committee
Hillsborough County Family Justice Center Advisory Board
Hillsborough County Legislative Delegation
Tampa Bay Area Legislative Delegation
Affiliations
American Bar Association
American Legion, Post 111
American Legislative Exchange Counsel
Disabled American Veterans of Florida
Federal Bar Association
Florida Bar Association
Greater Tampa Chamber of Commerce
Optimist Club of Greater Tampa Bay
Veterans of Foreign Wars, Post 424
West Tampa Chamber of Commerce
Highlights
Florida Chamber of Commerce, Honor Roll 2007 and 2008