Elected to the Senate in 2012

Senate 1996-2006

Senate President 2004-2006

Other Public Service

Republication National Convention Delegate, 2004

Hillsborough County City/County Planning Commission, Former Member

Hillsborough County Zoning Board of Adjustment, Former Member

Honors and Awards

U.S. Chamber of Commerce, Legislative Achievement Award, 2006

Hillsborough Community College Distinguished Alumni

Theodore Roosevelt Society, Legislator of the Year

Sun Coast League of Municipalities, Bill Bartholomew Good Government Award

Hillborough County Commission, Ellsworth Simmons Good Government Award

Florida League of Cities, Quality Floridian Award

Brandon Chamber of Commerce, Community Leadership Award

Florida Sheriffs Association, Legislator of the Year

Florida Sheriffs Association, Award for Leadership in Service to Law Enforcement

Florida Police Chiefs Association, Legislative Achievement Award

Florida Association of Realtors, Legislator of the Year

Florida Tax Collectors, Legislator of the Year

Sierra Club of Florida, Legislator of the Year

Florida Association of Post-Secondary Schools & Colleges, Legislator of the Year

The Wall Street Journal, Selected as Rising Star in the Florida Senate

Florida Christian Coalition, Faith and Family Award

Florida Medical Association, Legislative Appreciation Award

American Planning Society Legislator of the Year

Florida Restaurant Association, Government Relations Award

PACE Center for Girls, Legislative Leadership Award

Associated General Contractors of Florida, Legislator of the Year

American Cancer Society, Legislative Leadership Award

Florida Homebuilders Association, Legislator of the Year

Florida Tax Collectors Association, Legislative Appreciation Award

Independent Colleges and Universities, Guardian of Independent Education

Greater Brandon Chamber of Commerce, President's Award

Affiliations

A Kid's Place, Board of Directors, 2008-present

Tampa Bay History Center, Board of Trustees, 2008-present

Biographical Information

Occupation- Sabal Homes of Florida, Vice President and Director; Licensed Real Estate Salesperson

Children- Regan, Brandon, Faith

Education- University of Tampa, B.S. in Business, 1984

Hillsborough Community College, A.A., 1982

Born- January 21, 1962 in San Antonio, Texas. Moved to Florida in 1969.

Religious Affiliation- Catholic

Recreation- Golf and exercise