Biographical Information
City of Residence: Jacksonville
Occupation: President and C.E.O., Jacksonville Chamber of Commerce
Spouse: Rebekah Pendleton of Boulder, Colorado
Child(ren): Alivia, Caroline, Christian, Gabe
Education: Maranatha Baptist Bible College, B.S.
Born: January 15, 1973, South Bend, IN
Moved to Florida: 1979
Religious Affiliation: Baptist
Recreational Interest: fishing, golf, hunting, time with family
Legislative Service
Elected to the Florida House of Representatives in 2010, reelected subsequently
Deputy Majority Whip, appointed, March 10, 2011
Other Public Services
Jacksonville City Council, member, 2003-2010, President, 2007-2008
Affiliations
Boselli Foundation, board member, appointed by the Governor to serve on the State Impact Fee Committee
Builders Care program through Northeast Florida Builders Association
Emergency Pregnancy Services, Board of Directors
Northeast Florida Builders Association, Executive Officer
The Monique Burr Foundation for Children, Board of Directors
Trinity Rescue Mission Women and Children's Shelter, Board of Directors
West Jacksonville Civic Association, Board of Directors
Highlights
Jacksonville Port Authority, liaison
Seaport Airport Committee, Chair
Charles D. Webb Award, 2004-2005, the City Council's most prestigious internal honor