Biographical Information
City of Residence: Sarasota
Occupation: Strategic Planning Consultant/Retired Law Enforcement Officer
Spouse: Kathleen "Casey" Pilon of Detroit, Michigan
Child(ren): Sean, Chad
Grandchild(ren): Emersen, Caroline
Education: Northern Michigan University, B.S., 1963-1968
Born: January 11, Pontiac, MI
Moved to Florida: 1974
Religious Affiliation: St. Martha Roman Catholic Church of Sarasota
Recreational Interest: fishing, golf, hunting, music, travel
Legislative Service
Elected to the Florida House of Representatives in 2010, reelected subsequently
Other Public Services
Sarasota County Republican Executive Committee, 1996-present
Sarasota County Commissioner, 1996-2000
State Advisory Group on Juvenile Justice, appointed by Governor Jeb Bush, former member
Affiliations
Fraternal Order of Police, Social Lodge #3
Sarasota Arts Council
Sarasota Wine Fest, not-for-profit providing funds for other worthy local causes
Circus Sarasota, Chairman, 2007-2009, Chairman Emeritus
American Water Works Association, past member
Easter Seals Southwest Florida Foundation, past member
Kiwanis Club of Sarasota
Republican Party of Florida Executive Committee, Speaker appointee
Selah Freedom, Board Chairman