| Personal & Career
Legislative Service
Elected to the Senate in 2012, reelected subsequently
House of Representatives, 2000-2008
Other Public Service
City of Fernandina Beach, Commissioner and Mayor, 1996-1999
Honors and Awards
Jacksonville University, Distinguished Alumni Award of Excellence, 2020
ALS Association Florida Chapter, Ambassador of Hope Award, 2020
Consortium of Florida Education Foundations, Outstanding Partner Award, 2020
The Florida Guardian ad Litem Foundation, Honorary Guardian ad Litem, 2018
The Florida Guardian ad Litem Foundation, Legislator of the Year, 2018
Elder Source, Delores Barr Weaver Elder Advocate Award, 2018
Florida Dental Association, Legislator of the Year, 2018
Florida Osteopathic Medical Association, Legislator of the Year, 2017
Florida Family Policy Council, Champion of the Family Award, 2017
The Monique Burr Foundation, Champion for Child Safety, 2016
Boys & Girls Club, Legislative Champion Award
Florida Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Legislator of the Year, 2016
ABLE Trust, Senator of the Year, 2013 and 2014
Florida Sheriffs Association, Legislative Champion, 2014
Epilepsy Foundation, Champion of the Year, 2014
Florida Chamber of Commerce, Distinguished Advocate, 2014, 2015, 2016
Florida Society of Health-system Pharmacists, Outstanding Senator, 2014
Florida Council on Aging, Advocacy Award, 2013
Communities in Schools of Nassau County, Legislative Hero Award, 2013
Florida Chamber of Commerce, Honor Roll, 2013
Florida Chamber of Commerce, "A" Legislative Report Card, 2004-2008
Christian Coalition, Faith & Family Award, 2006
Florida Association of Homes for the Aging, Legislator of the Year, 2006
Florida Catholic Conference, Defender of Life, 2005
Florida Coalition for Children, Legislative Appreciation Award, 2004, 2005
Affiliations
YMCA, Youth Coach, Board Member, 1993-2014
Fernandina Beach Rotary Club, 1990-Present; President, 1993-1994
Southside Businessmens Club
Biographical Information
Occupation- UF Health Jacksonville, Relationship Development Officer; Licensed Auctioneer
Spouse- Abby Bradley of Green Cove Springs, FL
Children- Gray, Walker, Bradley
Education-
Jacksonville University, B.S., Finance, 1989
Born- January 25 in Fernandina Beach, Florida
Historical- Lewis "Red" Bean, father, Fernandina Beach City Commissioner
Religious Affiliation- Methodist
Recreation- Family time |