Former Member, Government Operations Appropriations Subcommittee, Florida State House of Representatives

Former Member, House Redistricting Subcommittee, Florida State House of Representatives

Former Member, Veteran and Military Affairs Subcommittee, Florida State House of Representatives

Member, Pinellas County Charter Review Commission, 2010

Chair, Pinellas County Legislative Delegation, 2008-2009

Member, Clearwater Community Development Board, 2001-2004

Chair, Pinellas Assembly Fire and Emergency Medical Services Task Force, 2004

Member, Pinellas Metropolitan Planning Organization, 1999-2000

Member, Pinellas Planning Council, 1998-2000

Former Member, Government Operations Appropriations Subcommittee, Florida State House of Representatives

Former Member, House Redistricting Subcommittee, Florida State House of Representatives

Former Member, Veteran and Military Affairs Subcommittee, Florida State House of Representatives

Member, Pinellas County Charter Review Commission, 2010

Chair, Pinellas County Legislative Delegation, 2008-2009

Member, Clearwater Community Development Board, 2001-2004

Chair, Pinellas Assembly Fire and Emergency Medical Services Task Force, 2004

Member, Pinellas Metropolitan Planning Organization, 1999-2000

Member, Pinellas Planning Council, 1998-2000

Chair, Governmental Oversight and Accountability Committee

Member, Health Policy Committee

Member, Infrastructure and Security Committee

Member, Joint Committee on Administrative Procedures

Alternating Chair, Joint Select Committee on Collective Bargaining

Member, Subcommittee on Agriculture, Environment, and General Government

Member, Subcommittee on Health and Human Services

— Awards:

• Professional Firefighter of the Year, 1999
• Legislator of the Year, 2013, Florida Manufacturers Association
• Saint Petersburg College Outstanding Alumnus Award, 2013
• Legislative Appreciation Award, 2010, 2012, Florida League of Cities, Incorporated
• Leading Age Florida, 2012, Legislator of the Year Award
• Legislator of Year Award, 2012, Associated Industries of Florida
• NASW Tampa Bay Unit Elected Official of the Year, 2012
• Legislative Service Award, 2011, Florida Dental Association
• ABC Friend of Free Enterprise" Award, 2008, 2009, 2010, Associated Builders and Contractors
• Big Brother Big Sisters Appreciation Award, 2010
• Legislative Leadership Award, 2010, Florida Association of Counties
• Florida Sheriffs Association Legislative Award, 2010
• Fraternal Order of Police and Law Enforcement Officers Recognition of Continued Support - 2010
• Legislator of the Year, 2009, Florida Professional Firefighters
• Appreciation Award, 2008, Clearwater Neighborhood Housing Services, Incorporated
• Appreciation Award, 2008, Florida Assisted Living Affiliation, Pinellas County Chapter
• Recognition for Outstanding Community Support, 2008, Willa Carson Health Resource Center
• Recognition of Commitment Award, 2007, Florida Family Childcare Home Association

Favorite Movie:

"Hollywood Knights", "Cinderella Man", "Trouble with the Curve" and "Gran Torino."

Favorite TV Shows:

"Nashville", "Shark Tank", "American Idol", "America's Got Talent", "PGA Golf Tournaments", NASCAR races, NFL games and MLB games.

Favorite Type of Music:

Country and Blue Grass