Personal & Career

Legislative Service

• Elected to the Senate in 2018, reelected subsequently

• House of Representatives, 2006-2014

Other Public Service

• Clearwater City Commissioner, 1996-2000

Honors and Awards

• The Able Trust, Representative of the Year, 2014

• Manufacturers Association of Florida, Legislator of the Year, 2013

• Associated Industries of Florida Hospital Council, Legislator of the Year, 2012

• Clearwater Downtown Parnership Appreciation Award, 2012

• Florida Chamber of Commerce Honor Roll "A" Legislative Report Card, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

• Florida Education Association "A" Legislative Report Card, 2008, 2011, 2012

• Florida League of Cities Legislative Appreciation Award, 2010, 2012, 2014

• Leading Age Florida, Legislator of the Year, 2012

• National Association of Social Workers, Tampa Bay, Elected Official of the Year, 2012

• Pinellas County Osteopathic Medical Society, Legislator of the Year, 2012

• Florida Dental Association, Legislative Award, 2011

• Florida Association of Counties, Legislative Leader Award, 2010

• Florida Sheriffs Association, Legislative Award, 2010

• Florida Tax Collectors, "Taxpayer Advocate of the Year," 2014

• Big Brothers Big Sisters, Legislative Appreciation Award, 2010

• Florida Chamber of Commerce, "Distinguished Advocate" Award for Private Flood Insurance Legislation, 2014

• St. Petersburg College, "Outstanding Alumnus Award," 2013

Biographical Information

Occupation:Retired Firefighter; Consus Group, LLC, Partner

Spouse:Lee Hooper of Queens, NY

Children:Brian, Ann

Grandchildren:Amanda, Arin, John, Brianna, Brad

Education:

• Saint Petersburg College

Born:in Statesville, North Carolina. Moved to Florida in 1972.

Recreation:Golf