The Florida Senate

District 10

Personal & Career

Legislative Service

• Elected to the Senate in 2020, reelected subsequently
• House of Representatives, 2010-2018

Other Public Service

• Government Technology Modernization Council, 2024-present
• Governor's Government Efficiency Task Force, 2015-2016, 2023-present
• Governor's Task Force on Citizen Safety and Protection, 2012-2014
• 18th Circuit Judicial Nominating Committee, 2009-2012
• Medicaid Pharmaceutical and Therapeutics Committee, 2008
• Seminole County Planning and Zoning Commissioner, 2006-2007
• City of Sanford Charter Review Committee, 2007

Honors and Awards

• Florida Thoroughbred Breeders' & Owners' Association, 2025 Florida Thoroughbred Champion
• Boy Scouts of America, Golden Eagle Honoree, 2024
• National Association of Benefits and Insurance Professionals, Legislator of the Year, 2024
• National Waste and Recycling Association, Legislative Champion Award, 2022
• Florida Network, Friend of the Florida Network, 2022
• IMPOWER, Advocacy Award, 2022
• Florida Mental Health Advocacy Coalition, Legislator of the Year, 2022
• Florida First Policy Council, First Principles Award, 2022
• After School All-Stars, Legislator of the Year, 2022
• Florida League of Cities, Legislative Appreciation Award, 2022
• CPAC/ACUF Award, 2022
• Foundation for Government Accountability, Legislator of the Year, 2022
• Foundation for Florida’s Future, Florida Education Report Card "A+" Honor Roll Recipient, 2021, 2022
• Take Stock in Children FCAN College Ready Florida Innovator Award Winner, 2021
• Conservatives for Clean Energy Future, Clean Energy Champion, 2021
• Americans For Prosperity, "A+" Champion for Freedom, 2021
• Associated Industries of Florida, Champion of Business
• Florida Home Builders Association, Champion of Housing, 2021
• Florida Juvenile Justice Association, Advocate, 2021
• Florida Chamber of Commerce, Distinguished Advocate, 2021
• Florida Fruit and Vegetable Association, Legislator of the Year, 2021
• Florida Forestry Association, Legislator of the Year, 2021
• Florida Farm Bureau, Legislator of The Year, 2021
• Orlando Economic Partnership, Outstanding Legislator of the Year, 2021
• Florida Council for Community Mental Health Award Champion, 2017
• Healthy Families Florida, Webster Leadership Award, 2017
• Epilepsy Foundation, Champion of the Heart, 2017
• Orlando Business Journal, CEO of the Year, 2016
• Breaking the Cycle Institute for Combating Child to Parent Violence, Representative of the Year, 2016
• Children's Home Society, Legislator of the Year, 2016
• Florida Coalition for Children, Legislator of the Year, 2015
• Florida Chamber of Commerce, Distinguished Advocate, 2012
• Seminole County Bar Association and Legal Aid Society, Legislator of the Year, 2012
• Association of Builders and Contractors, "Friend of Free Enterprise," 2011

Affiliations

• Gator Caucus, Chair, 2024-2026
• Licensed Florida Real Estate Sales Associate, SL3391885
• University of Florida Alumni Association, Board of Directors, 2016-2022
• Galileo School for Gifted Learning, Board of Directors, 2018-present
• Sanford Rotary Club, Paul Harris Fellow, 2006-present
• University of Florida, Warrington College of Business, Mentor, 2005-2012
• Community Based Care of Seminole, Board of Directors, 2008-2010

Biographical Information