Occupation- Insurance Agent

Spouse- Debbie Nelson of Fort Myers, Florida

Child(ren)- Reed, Linda

Education- University of Florida, B.S., Ornamental Horticulture, 1979

Born- September 14, 1958, Orlando, FL

Religious Affiliation- Methodist

Recreational Interest- fishing, golf, hunting

Committee Membership - Insurance & Banking Subcommittee Chair

Government Operations Appropriations Subcommittee

Health Quality Subcommittee

Regulatory Affairs Committee

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

Legislative Service - Elected to the Florida House of Representatives in 2006, reelected subsequently

Other Public Service - Community Action Board, 2007-present

Habitat for Humanity, 2007-present

Orange County Zoning Board, Chair, 2006, member, 2002-present

Orange County Citizens Review Board, 1998-2002

Affiliations - Apopka Rotary Club, 1981-present

Florida Agriculture Coalition, past member

Boy Scouts of Central Florida, Golden Eagle Luncheon, Chairman, 2004

Apopka Area Chamber of Commerce, President, 2003

Florida Foliage Association, President, 1992

Highlights - AAU Basketball Coach, 1998-2001, took 16 and under to Nationals in Detroit

Rotary Club of Apopka, Rotarian of the Year, 1998