On the Issues

Councils/Committee Membership

State Universities & Private Colleges Policy Committee - Chair
State Universities & Private Colleges Appropriations Committee – Vice Chair
Civil Justice & Courts Policy Committee
Education Policy Council
Energy & Utilities Policy Committee
Select Policy Council on Strategic & Economic Planning

Legislative Service

Elected to the House in 2006, reelected subsequently
Deputy Majority Leader August 24, 2009-2010

Other Public Service

Bay Area Legislative Delegation, Vice Chairman 2008-2009
Gator Caucus, Chairman 2008-2009
Polk County Delegation, Vice Chairman 2008-2009
Lakeland City Commission 2000-2005

Affiliations

McKeel Academy of Technology Charter Schools, Board Member 1997-present
Young Patriots Foundation, Chairman 2001-present
Volunteers in Service to the Elderly, Board Member 1999-2008
Leadership Florida, West Central Florida Council of Advisors 2006
Imperial Symphony Orchestra, Board Member, President 2005-2006
Leadership Florida, Class 23 2004-2005

Highlights

Lakeland Properties & Management, Inc., Vice President
Real Estate Agent, Keller Williams