Occupation- Architect

Spouse- Katherine Lynn Van Zant

Child(ren)- Michael, Scott, Charles, Jr., Kimberly, Katie, Daniel, Joshua, Lydia

Grandchild(ren)- Cameron, C.J., Scott, Jr., Luke, Wyatt, Sabrina, Brenda, Seth

Education- University of Florida, Bachelor of Architecture, 1962-1968; Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, Master of Divinity, 1971-1974; Western Baptist Theological Seminary, Havana, Cuba, Doctorate of Theology, 1999-2001

Born- November 24, 1943, Jacksonville, FL

History- Charles, Jr., son, is currently Superintendent of Schools, Clay County, Florida

Religious Affiliation- Baptist

Recreational Interest- fishing, flying, hunting, tennis

Committee Membership - Joint Select Committee on Collective Bargaining, Chair

Agriculture & Natural Resources Appropriations Subcommittee

Criminal Justice Subcommittee

Justice Appropriations Subcommittee

Local & Federal Affairs Committee

Rules & Calendar Committee

Legislative Service - Elected to the Florida House of Representatives in 2008, reelected subsequently

Other Public Service - Clay County Florida Code Board, appointment

Clay County School Board, appointment

Affiliations - Boy Scouts of America

Clay County Florida Code Board, past Vice Chairman

Clay County School Board, past Vice Chairman

Florida Blue Key

Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity

The Gospel Lighthouse International

The National Rifle Association

Highlights - Registered architect, 10 southeastern states

Van Zant Associates, Architects, owner

Florida Chamber of Commerce, Honor Roll, 2009, 2012

ABC, Friend of Free Enterprise, 2009

AIF Florida Energy Council, Legislator of the Year, 2009

Christian Coalition of Florida, Faith and Family Award, 2009

Florida Family Policy Council, Defender of Marriage Award, 2009