Biographical Information
City of Residence: Plant City
Occupation: Certified Public Accountant
Spouse: Shirley Drake of Cleveland, Ohio
Child(ren): Jaclyn, Alek
Education: Florida State University, BS, Accounting, 1976-1979, Sigma Chi Fraternity
Born: July 3, 1957, Jacksonville, FL
Religious Affiliation: Methodist
Recreational Interest: cooking, golf, playing guitar, reading
Legislative Service
Elected to the Florida House of Representatives in 2012, reelected subsequently
Deputy Majority Whip, 2012-2014, 2014-2016
Resigned on August 15, 2017
Affiliations
Advisory Board for Platinum Bank, Chairman, 2009-present
Plant City Gourmet and Veniculture Society, Chairman
United Food Bank of Plant City, Board of Directors, 2008-present
Brandon Chamber of Commerce, former member
City of Plant City, Florida, former Mayor and City Commissioner
Greater Plant City Chamber of Commerce, former Chairman
Plant State Bank, former Director
Public Transportation Commission of Hillsborough County, former Chairman
Tampa Hillsborough Economic Development Council of Hillsborough County, former Director
Tourist Development Council of Hillsborough County, former Director
Highlights
Florida Institute of CPAs, Outstanding Discussion Leader Award
Jaycees, Outstanding Young Men of America