• A resident of Tampa Palms since 1987.

• Business experience operating a successful hair salon business with 39 employees since 1988.

• Served in the United States Marine Corps.

• Former Massachusetts School Board Member.

• Was elected to the Board of Supervisors in Tampa Palms and served as Chairman for 2 years.

• Appointed to the State of Florida Board ofCosmetology in 2000 by Governor Bush, and was elected as chairman for the past 4 years.

• Most recently opened Java Joe’s coffee shop in Tampa Palms with much success.