Biographical Information
City of Residence: Ocala
Occupation: Business Owner
Spouse: Sally Banker
Child(ren): Kala, Keenan
Education: University of South Florida, M.S., Education; Florida State University, B.S., Social Sciences; Central Florida Community College; Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, Graduate Studies
Born: Ocala, FL
Religious Affiliation: Christian
Recreational Interest: guitar, reading, singing
Legislative Service
Elected to the House June 26, 2007, reelected subsequently
Digital Divide, Chairman 2007-2008
Vision Caucus, Chairman
Florida House of Representatives, Legislative Aide
Florida Legislature, interned with the Florida House
Other Public Services
Marion County School Board, appointed by Governor Jeb Bush in 2001, reelected in 2002 and 2006
Affiliations
Child Evangelism Fellowship, Board Member
Children’s Alliance, Board Member
Education/Workforce Committee, organizer for Emerging Leaders of Ocala (young professionals)
Metropolitan Rotary Club, Member
National Rifle Association
Ocala Kiwanis, Member
Success by Six, Board Member
Marion County Chamber of Commerce, past Chair
Marion County Economic Development Corp., former Member
Ocala Symphony Orchestra, past Board Member
Veteran’s Park Advisory Board, past Member