Elected to the Senate in 2008, reelected subsequently

House of Representatives, March 25, 2003-2008

Other Public Service

Brevard County Legislative Delegation, Chairman, 2007

Brevard County Commission, 1984-1992

Brevard County Commission, Chair, 1985, 1986, 1992

East Central Florida Regional Planning Council, 1986, 1992

East Central Florida Regional Planning Council, Chair, 1986

Brevard County Metropolitan Planning Council, 1984-1992

Brevard County Metropolitan Planning Council, Chair, 1986

Governors' Health Care Advisory Committee

Governors' Task Force on Substance Abuse

The Florida Space Authority

Space Florida

Honors and Awards

Rollins College, Distinguished Graduate of the Year Award

Brevard Community College, Distinguished Alumnus Award

Florida Association of Counties, County Champion Award

Florida Jaycees, Outstanding Young Floridian of the Year, 1987

Mothers Against Drunk Driving, Local Government Elected Official of the Year Award

City of Palm Bay, Freshman Legislator of the Year Award

Affiliations

American Lung Association, Brevard and Volusia Counties, President, 2003

Rollins College, Community Advisory Board, 2003

St. Mary's Catholic School, Finance Committee, 2003

American Red Cross, Brevard County, President, 1989

Biographical Information

Occupation- Contractor; Consultant

Spouse- Mary Pat Altman of Rockledge, FL

Children- Hunter, McKenzie, Sullivan

Education- Rollins College, B.S.

University of Houston

Brevard Community College, A.A.

Florida Institute of Technology Flight Training

Born- September 8, 1955 in Macon, Georgia. Moved to Florida in 1957.

Religious Affiliation- Christian

Recreation- Biking, family activities, hiking, hunting