Biographical Information
City of Residence:
Sarasota
Occupation:
Communications Director
Spouse:
Kathleen Pilon, of Detroit, Michigan
Child(ren):
Sean, Chad
Grandchild(ren):
Emersen, Caroline
Education:
Northern Michigan University, B.S., 1963-1968
Born:
January 11, 1945, Pontiac, MI
Moved to Florida:
1974
Religious Affiliation:
Covenant Life Presbyterian Church
Recreational Interest:
fishing, golf, hunting, music, travel
Committee Membership
Agriculture & Natural Resources Subcommittee
Criminal Justice Subcommittee
City of Residence:
Fernandina Beach
Occupation:
Full-time Lawmaker
Spouse:
Doug Adkins
Child(ren):
Emily, Douglas
Education:
Trinity Christian Academy, Valedictorian, Diploma, 1983; Florida Community College at Jacksonville, A.A., graduated with High Honors, recipient of 2 + 2 College Scholarship, 1985; University of North Florida, B.S., Computer Information Science, graduated magna cum laude, 1987; University of North Florida, M.B.A., Business Administration, 1990
Born:
October 9, 1965, Jacksonville, FL
Religious Affiliation:
Baptist
Biographical Information
City of Residence:
St. Petersburg
Spouse:
Angela Holmes Rouson, of St. Petersburg, Florida
Child(ren):
Shkeisha Winston, Danielle Rouson, Giselle Rouson, Evan Holmes, Daniel Rouson, Emanuel Rouson, Jared Rouson, Aaron Rouson
Born:
July 20, 1954, New Orleans, LA
Moved to Florida:
1959
Committee Membership
Justice Appropriations Subcommittee Democratic Ranking Member
Appropriations Committee
Business & Consumer Affairs Subcommittee
Joint Legislative Budget Commission
Redistricting Committee
ographical Information
City of Residence:
Longwood
Occupation:
CEO/Publisher
Spouse:
Susie Plakon
Child(ren):
Jeanne, Timothy, John, Jamison, David, Erica
Education:
Stetson University, B.S., Psychology, 1977-1981
Born:
March 13, 1959, Rochester, NY
Religious Affiliation:
Christian
Recreational Interest:
golf, reading, travel, SCUBA diving
Committee Membership
Federal Affairs Subcommittee Chair
Congressional Redistricting Subcommittee
Government Operations Subcommittee
K-20 Innovation Subcommittee
Personal & Career
Legislative Service
- Elected to the Senate on September 25, 2001, reelected subsequently
- House of Representatives, 1988-2000
Other Public Service
- Jacksonville City Council Education Task Force, 2002
- Florida Workforce Development Board, 2002
- State Job Training Coordinating Council, 1988-1995
- Jacksonville Landmarks Commission, 1985-1987
- Governor's Council on Handicapped Concerns, Chairman, 1984
Affiliations
- Council
Biographical Information
City of Residence:
Lake City
Occupation:
Medical Billing & Consulting
Spouse:
Andrew Porter, of Daytona Beach
Child(ren):
Erin Kelly Porter, Andrew (Drew) Ordway Porter
Education:
Lake City Community College, A.A.; Florida State University, B.A., Communications
Born:
November 18, 1964, Lake City, FL
Religious Affiliation:
Christian
Recreational Interest:
boating, camping, reading, spending time on the Santa Fe with family, sport shooting, stained glass
Committee Membership
Biographical Information
City of Residence:
Lakeland
Occupation:
Investment Property Manager
Spouse:
John Stargel, of Somerset, Kentucky
Child(ren):
Rebekah, Amanda, Robert, Mary "Hannah", Laura
Education:
Land O'Lakes High School, 1980-1984; Tallahassee Community College, 1991
Born:
March 23, 1966, Tampa, FL
History:
Personal & Career
Legislative Service
* Elected to the Senate in 2002, reelected subsequently
o President Pro Tempore, 2008-2010
o Majority Whip, 2006-2008
* House of Representatives, 1994-2002
o Majority Leader, 2000-2001
o Majority Floor Leader, 1998-2000
o Majority Whip 1996-1998
Honors and Awards
* YMCA of Florida, Servant Leadership Award, 2007
* Florida Osteopathic Medical Association, Legislator of the Year, 2007
Biographical Information
City of Residence:
Coral Springs
Occupation:
Prosecutor
Spouse:
Tatyana Porth, of St. Petersburg, Russia
Child(ren):
Gabriel Benjamin Porth
Education:
Northeastern University, B.S., 1991; Nova Southeastern University, J.D., 1995
Born:
September 25, 1970, Washington, D.C.
Moved to Florida:
1992
Religious Affiliation:
Jewish
Recreational Interest:
cooking, running
Committee Membership
Judiciary Committee Democratic Ranking Member
Criminal Justice Subcommittee
Health & Human Services Access Subcommittee
Biographical Information
City of Residence:
Ocala
Occupation:
Principal Owner, Vice President of Hiers-Baxley Funeral Services
Spouse:
Micheline "Ginette" Begin, of Québec, Canada
Child(ren):
Micah, Justin, Damon, Jeffrey, Renée
Grandchild(ren):
Jacob, Joshua, Martha, Katherine, Hazel, Makayla, Kate Lynn
Education:
Central Florida Community College, A.A., 1972; Florida State University, B.S., Sociology/Psychology, 1974; Miami-Dade Community College, A.S., Funeral Service Degree, 1975
Born:
August 22, 1952, Ocala, FL
Religious Affiliation:
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