Representative  Jeffrey "Jeff" Brandes

District 52
Republican

• View Original Appropriations Chairman Rep. Denise Grimsley, R-Sebring, center, is hugged after being thanked by Speaker Cannon for her superb leadership on the budget as the House session drew to a close in the early morning hours of Saturday, May 7, 2011.
• View Original K-20 Innovation Subcommittee member Rep. Jeffrey Brandes, R-St. Petersburg, gestures while questioning a presentation panel before the committee Tuesday, Feb. 8, 2011.
• View Original Rep. Jeffrey Brandes, R-St. Petersburg, questions a presenter before the K-20 Inovation Subcommittee Jan. 25, 2011, in Tallahassee, Florida.
• View Original From the left Rep. Jeffrey “Jeff” Brandes, R-St. Petersburg, and Rep. Matthew H. “Matt” Caldwell, R-Lehigh Acres, listen to a presentation on the budget process during the Transportation & Economic Development Appropriations Subcommittee meeting, January 11, 2011.
• View Original New House members are sworn into office by Supreme Court Justice Ricky Polston, right, during Organization Session, November 16, 2010. From the left are Rep. W. Gregory “Greg” Steube, R-Parrish; Rep. Ben Albritton, R-Wauchula; Rep. Shawn Harrison, R-Tampa; Rep. Dana Young, R-Tampa; and Rep. Jeffrey Brandes, R-St. Petersburg.
• View Original New House members are sworn into office by Supreme Court Justice Ricky Polston, right, during Organization Session, November 16, 2010. From the left are Rep. W. Gregory “Greg” Steube, R-Parrish; Rep. Ben Albritton, R-Wauchula; Rep. Shawn Harrison, R-Tampa; Rep. Dana Young, R-Tampa; and Rep. Jeffrey Brandes, R-St. Petersburg.

Member Information

Biographical Information

City of Residence:  St. Petersburg

Occupation:  Real Estate

Spouse:  Natalie Jackson of Concord, Massachusetts

Child(ren):  Charlotte, Colin

Education:  Carson Newman College, B.S., Business Administration, 1999; ROTC

Born:  February 12, 1976, St. Petersburg, FL

Military:  U.S. Army Reserves, Transportation Officer 1996-2007; Iraq 2003-2004; Combat Action Badge-Army Commendation Medal

Religious Affiliation:  Methodist

Recreational Interest:  SCUBA diving

Committee Membership

Community & Military Affairs Subcommittee

Education Committee

K-20 Innovation Subcommittee

Rulemaking & Regulation Subcommittee

Transportation & Economic Development Appropriations Subcommittee

Legislative Service

Elected to the House in 2010

Affiliations

Bay Cities Bank, Board of Directors

Christian Legacy Foundation, Board of Directors

Institute of Real Estate Management Chapter 44, President 2010

Meet the Need.org (charity), Board of Directors 2010