Biographical Information

City of Residence: Fleming Island
Occupation: Attorney
Spouse: Gayle Simpson Garrison
Child(ren): Mary Beth, Jane
Education: Samford University, BA, International Relations; University of Illinois College of Law, JD
Born: November 13 1976 Peoria IL
Moved to Florida: 2001
Religious Affiliation: Anglican
Recreational Interest: American history, Chicago Cubs baseball, golf, Jacksonville Jaguars football, music, reading

Legislative Service

Elected to the Florida House of Representatives in 2020, reelected subsequently

Other Public Services

Assistant State Attorney, 4th Judicial Circuit, 2001-2011

Affiliations

Young Life, Florida Regional Board, 2020-present
JDRF North Florida Chapter, Board of Directors, 2018-2020
St. Johns River State College, Board of Trustees, 2017-2020, Chairman, 2018-2020
Jacksonville Area Legal Aid, Board of Directors, 2015-2017
Quigley House, Board of Directors, 2011-2014
Orange Park Medical Center, Board of Trustees, 2007-2009
Clay County Task Force on Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence, Chairman, 2005-2007

Highlights

The Florida Bar, Board Certified, Criminal Trial, 2013-2018
Leadership Jacksonville Class of 2016
Clay County Bar Association, President, 2015-2016
National College of District Attorneys, National Advocacy Center, Faculty Member, 2007
Judicial Victim Advocate Award, Mayor's Victim Assistance Advisory Council, 2006
Outstanding New Felony Prosecutor, 4th Judicial Circuit, 2003