| Biographical Information
City of Residence- Ocala
Occupation- State Certified Residential Contractor
Spouse- Jessica E. McClain
Child(ren)- Amanda, Morganne, Matt, Katie, Olivia, Zach, Hope, Andy, Josh, Luke, Will
Grandchild(ren)- Chance, Zoey, Jackson, Gage, Danny, Abby, Nate, Camille, Adelaide, Brighton, Gavin, Titus, Presley, Grant, Lachlan, Nora Ricki Langer
Born- July 7, 1961, Norfolk, VA
Religious Affiliation- Christian
Recreational Interest- fishing, golf, youth sports
Legislative Service
Elected to the Florida House of Representatives in 2016, reelected subsequently
Other Public Services
Marion County Delegation, Vice Chair, 2016-2017, Chair, 2018-2019
Marion County Board of County Commissioners, Elected & Honorably Served- 2004-2008, 2008-2012, 2012-2016
Affiliations
Florida Cattlemen's Association, current member
Florida Farm Bureau, current member
Florida Home Builders Association, current member
Marion County Building Industry Association, current member
Olivet Baptist Church, current member
Ocala/Marion County Economic Development Corporation, past member
Southwest Florida Water Management District, Springs Coast Steering Committee, past member
Withlacoochee Regional Water Supply Authority, past member, Chairman, 2011
Highlights
Americans For Prosperity, Champion of Economic Freedom Award, 2019
Associated Industries of Florida, Voting Record "A" (97%), 2019
College of Central Florida, Advocate Award, 2019
Florida Chamber of Commerce, Legislative Report Card "A" 2018, 2019 (100%)
Independent Colleges and Universities of Florida, ICUF President's "A" Honor Roll, 2018
The American Conservative Union Foundation, 100% Rating, Conservative In Excellence Award, 2018
Florida Family Action, Champion of the Family Award, 2017-2018
Florida Family Action, Legislative Report Card A+ (100%), 2017-2018
Florida Police Chiefs Association, Legislator of the Year Award, 2017, 2018
Florida Farm Bureau, Champion for Agriculture Award, 2017
The American Conservative Union Foundation, Conservative Excellence Award, 2017
Marion County Sheriff Emery Gainey's Eagle Eye Award, 2016
Southwest Florida Water Management District, Springs Coast Steering Committee, Restoring Our Springs Award, 2016
Lake Weir Kiwanis Club, Restoration of Lake Weir Kiwanis Club Building, 2015
Marion County Board of County Commissioners, Chairman, 2006-2007, 2010-2011, 2014-2015
Florida Association of Counties, Advanced Leadership Program, Advanced County Commissioner Designation, 2012
Ocala/Marion County Economic Development Corporation, Director's Award, 2007, 2011
Marion County Building Industry Association, Builder of the Year Award, 2011
Marion County Veterans of Foreign Wars Retirement Home, Key to Our Home, 2011
Marion County Sheriff's Office, EOC Emergency Management Dedication, 2009
Marion County Fire Rescue, Historic Fire Rescue Award & Key to Ambulance Activation, 2008
Florida Association of Counties, Certified County Commissioner, 2007
North Marion Central Park Association, Commitment & Support by Building Wrigley Fields, 2007 |