Occupation- Emergency Medicine Physician

Spouse- Darlene Pigman of Waterloo, Ontario, Canada

Child(ren)- Joseph, Robert, Cara, Kevin, Tristan, Michael

Grandchild(ren)- Aidan, Linden

Education- Edgecliff College of Xavier University, B.S., Chemistry, 1976-1980, cum laude; The Ohio State University College of Medicine, Doctor of Medicine, 1980-1983, Senior Class President, 1982-1983; Naval Hospital in Oakland, California, Rotating Internship in General Surgery, 1983-1984; George Washington - Georgetown Universities, Residency in Emergency Medicine, 1989-1992, Chief Resident, 1991-1992

Born- November 1, 1958, Mt. Vernon, OH

Military- United States Navy Active Duty, 1983-1989, Battalion and Regimental Surgeon to infantry elements of 2nd Marine Division; United States Navy Commendation Medal, Outstanding Service During Cold Weather Operations, 1989; United States Naval Pistol Marksman Ribbon, 1988; United States Naval Rifle Marksman Ribbon, 1988; United States Naval Fleet Marine Force Service Ribbon, 1988; United States Navy Reserve, 1989-2000; United States Army Reserve, 2009-present- Operation New Dawn, Iraq; Forward Operating Base, Diamondback, Mosul; Contingency Operating Site Warrior, Kirkuk; Task Force Surgeon for Beyond the Horizons in Guatemala; United States Army Commendation Medal, Outstanding Service During Operation New Dawn, 2011; United States Army Reserve Medal with Mobilization Device, 2011

Moved to Florida- 1994

Religious Affiliation- Christian

Recreational Interest- auto racing, bicycling, clay shooting, grape production, motorcycle racing, sheep production

Committee Membership - Agriculture & Natural Resources Subcommittee

Health & Human Services Committee

Healthy Families Subcommittee

Select Committee on PPACA (Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act)

Veteran & Military Affairs Subcommittee

Legislative Service - Elected to the Florida House of Representatives in 2012

Affiliations - Hardee County Fire Rescue, Medical Director, 2005-present

Farm Bureau

Florida College of Emergency Physicians

Florida Medical Association

Highlands County Medical Society, President

National Rifle Association

Rotary Club of Highlands County

Samaritan Touch Care Center, Volunteer Physician