Elected to the Senate in 2004, reelected subsequently
House of Representatives, 2000-2004
Honors and Awards
Florida Farm Bureau Association, Legislator of the Year, 2008
Florida Fruit and Vegetable Association, Legislator of the Year, 2008
Affiliations
Golden Triangle Kiwanis, President 2000-2002
American Legion Post #21, Vice Commander 2000
Ducks Unlimited
National Rifle Association, Life Member
Enlisted National Guard Association of Florida
National Federation of Independent Businesses
Biographical Information
Occupation:
Owner, The A. W. Peterson Gun Shop
Spouse:
Lori Matchett of Leesburg
Children:
Leighton Lee, Caroline Leigh, Reagan Leigh
Education:
Attended Lake Sumter Community College, 1981-1982
Born:
1963
Military Service:
Florida Army National Guard, 1981-present, currently serving as a First Sergeant, Veteran of Operation Iraqi Freedom
Historical:
Father, Leighton L. Baker, former State Representative 1962-1964 from Lake County, was the first Republican elected to any office in Lake County since Reconstruction
