Senator, Florida State Senate, District 2, 2010-2016

Candidate, United States House of Representatives, Florida, District 1, 2016

Representative, Florida State House of Representatives, 2001-2010

Member, Florida House Republican Caucus, 2001-present

Former Member, Appropriations Subcommittee on Criminal and Civil Justice, Florida State Senate

Former Member, Communications, Energy, and Public Utilities Committee, Florida State Senate

Former Member, Criminal Justice Committee, Florida State Senate

Former Member, Environmental Preservation and Conservation Committee, Florida State Senate

Former Member, Military and Veteran Affairs, Space, and Domestic Security Committee, Florida State Senate

Former Member, Transportation Committee, Florida State Senate

Member, House Agriculture & Natural Resources Policy Committee, 2008-2010

Member, House Economic Development Policy Committee, 2009-2010

Member, House Natural Resources Appropriations Committee, 2009-2010

Chair, Joint Legislative Auditing Committee, 2009-2010

Member, Public Safety & Domestic Security Policy Committee, 2009-2010

Member, Economic Transportation & Economic Development Appropriations Council, 2008-2009

Member, House Policy Council, 2008-2009

Chair, House Roads, Bridges & Ports Committee, 2008-2009

Vice-Chair, House Transportation & Economic Development Appropriations Committee, 2008-2009

Member, Committee for a Sustainable Emerald Coast, 2006-2008

Vice-Chair, House Military & Veteran Affairs Committee, 2006-2008

Member, House Transportation/Infrastructure Committee, 2002-2008

Co-Chair/Member, Joint Administrative Procedures Committee, 2007-2008

Member, House Insurance Committee, 2004-2006

Member, House Select Committee to Protect Private Property Rights, 2005-2006

Member, Okaloosa County Overall Advisory Committee, 1995-1997,1998-2001

Owner/Operator, Akers of Strawberries, 1991-present

Farmer/Owner, Greg Evers Farms, 1971-present

Owner/Operator, Baker Farm Center, 1911-present

Member, Milton Rotary Club, 2001-present

Member, Beaver Creek Baptist Church, present

Member, Crestview Lion's Club, present

Life Member, National Rifle Association, present

Member, Okaloosa County Farm Bureau, present

Member, Advisory Committee, Okaloosa County Farm Bureau, 1995-1997, 1998-2001

President, Okaloosa County Farm Bureau, 1998-2001

Member, Okaloosa County Farm Service Agency, 1996-2001

Member, Yellow River Soil & Water Conservation District, 1994-2001

Chairman, Yellow River Soil & Water Conservation District, 1997

Awards:

Florida Farm Bureau, Outstanding Legislator Award (2004); Northwest Florida Independent Pharmacists, Legislative Award of Recognition (2003); Small County Coalition, Recognition of Legislative Leadership (2002); Florida Forestry Association, Legislator of the Year (2006); Florida Association of Agriculture Educators, Legislator of the Year (2005); Agriculturalist of the Year (2002); Christian Coalition Faith and Family Legislative Awards (?03, ?04, ?06); Life Member with "A+" Rating from the NRA & Unified Sportsmen of Florida; Legislator of the Year, Florida Farm Bureau (2004); 95% Lifetime Voting Record, Associated Industries of Florida; "A" Rating, Florida Chamber of Commerce (2002, 2003, 2004, 2006, 2007); Okaloosa Walton College, Recognition of Contributions & Dedication to Higher Education (2002); Okaloosa County Farm Family of the Year (1998).

Current Car:

GMC Sierra Pick-up

Father's Name:

John Robert Evers

Father's Occupation:

Retired

Favorite Book:

The Bible

Favorite Color:

Blue

Favorite Food:

Hamburgers

Favorite President and Why:

Ronald Reagan - His optimism, hope and example.

Favorite Quote:

There is no limit to what a man can achieve if he does not care who gets the credit. -Ronald Reagan.

Favorite Sport:

Basketball

Favorite Type of Music:

Country Music & Gospel Music

Hobbies or Special Talents:

Meeting new people, growing strawberries, spending time with family and friends.

Mother's Name:

Jequita Evers

Mother's Occupation:

Retired

Names of Grandchildren:

Alli (4 years old) & Rex (1 year old)

Number of Grandchildren:

2

Personal Hero and Why:

My Father - Because his life every day represents all I aspire to be as a father and a man.

Priority Issues:

Economic Recovery & Development, Reduction of Fuel Costs & Expansion of Alternative Energy Options, Property Insurance Reform, Property Tax Reduction & Reform, Preservation & Protection of Northwest Florida Family Values, Excellence in Education.

Reason for Seeking Public Office:

A Desire to Serve My Community and to Return through Service Many of the Blessings that have been given to me.