Representative, United States House of Representatives, Florida, District 8, 2013-present

Candidate, United States House of Representatives, Florida, District 8, 2022

Representative, United States House of Representatives, Florida, District 15, 2009-2013

Candidate, United States House of Representatives, Florida, District 15, 2008, 2010

Senator, Florida State Senate, District 24, 2001-2008

Representative, Florida State House of Representatives, 1992-2000

Member, Rockledge City Council, 1976-1986

Member, Committee on Financial Services

Member, Committee on Science, Space, and Technology

Member, Subcommittee on Environment (Science, Space and Technology)

Member, Subcommittee on Financial Institutions and Monetary Policy

Member, Subcommittee on Housing and Insurance

Member, Subcommittee on Space and Aeronautics

Member, Chinese Drywall Caucus, present

Member, Committee on Financial Services, United States House of Representatives, present

Member, Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, United States House of Representatives, present

Member, Republican Study Committee, present

Member, Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Financial Institutions, Financial Services Committee, present

Member, Subcommittee on Housing, Community Development, and Financial Institutions, Financial Services Committee, present

Member, Subcommittee on Space and Aeronautics, Science, Space and Technology Committee, present

Former Member, Environment Subcommittee, United States House of Representatives

Former Member, Financial Institutions and Consumer Credit Subcommittee, United States House of Representatives

Former Member, Housing and Insurance Subcommittee, United States House of Representatives

Former Member, Oversight Subcommittee, United States House of Representatives

Former Member, Space Subcommittee, United States House of Representatives

Former Member, Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations (Financial Services), United States House of Representatives

Founder/President, Posey and Company Realtors, 1974-present

Director, American Cancer Society

Former Director, Florida Association of Realtors

Director, Florida Space Authority

Former Employee, Kennedy Space Center

Author, "Activity Based Total Accountability", 2006

Claims Adjuster, Crawford & Company/Gay and Taylor, 1970-1974

Quality Control, McDonnel Douglas Astronautics, 1966-1969

Member, Blue Ribbon Commission on Education Governance, present

President, Kiwanis Club of Rockledge, present

Member, Academic Club

Member, Civilian Military Relations Council

Member, County Mental Health Association

Director, Florida Space Finance Corporation

Former Member, Governor's Task Force on Workman's Compensation

Member, High School Advisory Committee

Member, Middle School Advisory Committee

Former President, Space Coast Association of Realtors

Board Member, Spaceport Florida Authority

Trustee, United Methodist Church

Member, Vocational Advisory Committee

Member, Constitutional Transition Task Force, 1998-2000

Member, Rockledge Business and Industrial Development Committee, 1986-1992

President, Cape Kennedy Area Board of Realtors, 1985

President, United Methodist Men, 1977

Member, Rockledge Planning Commission, 1974-1976

Awards:

Bill is an accomplished stock car racer, having received the award for short track driver achievement in memory of Davey & Clifford Allison presented by Bobby & Judy Allison.

American Legislative Exchange Council "1999 Legislator of the Year"
Brevard Young Republican Club "Legislator of the Year"
City of Palm Bay "Senator of the Year"
Farm Bureau "Distinguished Farm Service Award"
Florida Cattlemen's Association "Senator of the Year"
Florida Fruit & Vegetable Association "Legislator of the Year"
Florida Legislative Alliance "Legislator of the Year"
Florida Workers Advocates "Legislator of the Year"
Police Benevolent Association "Distinguished Legislator Award"

American Cancer Society "Legislative Award"
American Heart Association "Appreciation"
American Heart Association "our Many Thanks"
American Society for Industrial Security "Appreciation"
Americans For Tax Reform "Highly Commended"
The American Farm Bureau Federation's "Friend of Farm Bureau" Award
Associated Industries of Florida "Champion for Business"
Christian Coalition "Friend of the Family"
Citizens For A Sound Economy "Honorary Membership"
Citizens for Constitutional Property Rights "One Person Can Make A Difference"
Citizens for Florida's Waterways "Grateful Appreciation"
Autism Society "For Your Commitment To Our Special Children"
Brevard County Public Schools "Appreciation" (multiple)
Brevard Cultural Alliance "Appreciation" (multiple)
City of Titusville "Leadership in passing SPACE FLORIDA"
City of Palm Bay "Commendation"
Coalition for the Hungry & Homeless "Appreciation"
Coastal Conservation Association (formerly Florida Conservation Assn) "Legislative Award"
Cocoa Beach Women's Club "Appreciation"
Devereaux Foundation "Appreciation" (multiple)
East Central Florida Memory Disorder Clinic "Appreciation"
FASA "Superior Contributions to Public Education"
Florida Association of Counties "County Champion"
Florida Association of School Administrators "For Superior Contributions To Public Education"
Florida State Assn of Supervisors of Elections -"Leadership Award" 2006
Florida Chamber of Commerce "Distinguished Advocate"
Florida Council on Crime & Delinquency "Appreciation"
Florida Dept of Health & Brevard County Health Dept. "Appreciation"
Florida Farm Bureau "Agricultural Service Award"
Florida Housing Coalition "For supporting Housing needs of low income Floridians"
Florida March of Dimes "Appreciation"
Florida League of Cities "Quality Floridian" (twice)
Florida League of Cities "Defender of Home Rule"
Florida Preservation & Education Trust "Outstanding Support"
Florida Professional Firefighters " -- UK essay
Florida Sheriffs Association "Legislative Award"
Florida Silver Haired Legislature "Exemplary Service Award"
Florida Silver Haired Legislature "Appreciation"
Florida Silver Haired Legislature "For Legislative Representation & Advocacy"
Florida Space Business Roundtable "Florida Space Booster Award"
Florida Supervisors of Elections "Leadership Award -- for historic passage of the 2001 Florida Elections Reform Act "
Fraternal Order of Police "Deep Appreciation"
Fraternal Order of Police "Legislative Appreciation"
Fraternal Order of Police "Support & Dedication to the Law Enforcement Community"
Grass Roots Alliance "Friend of the Taxpayer"
Indian River Community College "Appreciation"
Indian River County Substance Abuse Council "For supporting Prevention Programs"
International Association of Rehabilitation Professionals "For Protecting Injured Workers"
Junior League of South Brevard "Appreciation"
Private Industry Council "Outstanding Commitment to Job Training"
Space Coast Defense Alliance & Economic Development Commission "Victory Award"
Space Coast League of Cities "Appreciation"
STOP / Stop Turning Out Prisoners "Appreciation"
Substance Abuse Council "For Supporting Prevention Programs"
Suntree Area Business Association "Appreciation"
Treasure Coast Chambers of Commerce "Sincere Appreciation"
United Way "Appreciation" (multiple)
United We Stand America "Legislative Leadership Award"
Family Research Council Action "True Blue Award"

Brevard Community College "Distinguished Alumnus"
Brevard Federation of Teachers "Apple -- You Make A Difference Award"
Boy Scouts of America "Golden Eagle" Honoree
Center For Drug Free Living "For Your Continued Support & Commitment"
Center for Drug Free Living "Web of Caring Award"
Child Care Association of Brevard County "For Your Support of Child Care" (multiple)
City of Palm Bay "Palm Bay Honorary Citizen"
Crossways Youth Services "We Will Never Forget Your Leadership Award"
FASCAR "All You Do For Racing"
First Harvest Food Bank "For Humanitarian Services"
Florida Association of Teen Courts "Focus on Prevention Award"
Harry T. Moore Homesite Development Committee "Resolution of Sincere Appreciation"
Healthy Start Coalition "Deep Appreciation for Your Hard Work on Behalf of the Children of our Community"
Marine Institute Orlando "For Your Dedication & Support to the Staff & Students"
Melbourne Beach, Town of "Appreciation"
National Child Safety Council "Appreciation"
Orange County Classroom Teachers "Thumbs Up Award"
Palm Shores, Town of : "Our Hometown Hero"
Republican Women of the Treasure Coast Federated "For Outstanding Service"
Standing Watch "First Annual keeper of the Watch"

Legislator of the Year Awards

American Legislative Exchange Council "1999 Legislator of the Year"
Brevard Young Republican Club "Legislator of the Year"
City of Palm Bay "Senator of the Year"
Farm Bureau "Distinguished Farm Service Award"
Florida Cattlemen's Association "Senator of the Year"
Florida Fruit & Vegetable Association "Legislator of the Year"
Florida Legislative Alliance "Legislator of the Year"
Florida Workers Advocates "Legislator of the Year"
Police Benevolent Association "Distinguished Legislator Award"
Legislator Awards

American Cancer Society "Legislative Award"
American Heart Association "Appreciation"
American Heart Association "our Many Thanks"
American Society for Industrial Security "Appreciation"
Americans For Tax Reform "Highly Commended"
The American Farm Bureau Federation's "Friend of Farm Bureau" Award
Associated Industries of Florida "Champion for Business"
Christian Coalition "Friend of the Family"
Citizens For A Sound Economy "Honorary Membership"
Citizens for Constitutional Property Rights "One Person Can Make A Difference"
Citizens for Florida's Waterways "Grateful Appreciation"
Autism Society "For Your Commitment To Our Special Children"
Brevard County Public Schools "Appreciation" (multiple)
Brevard Cultural Alliance "Appreciation" (multiple)
City of Titusville "Leadership in passing SPACE FLORIDA"
City of Palm Bay "Commendation"
Coalition for the Hungry & Homeless "Appreciation"
Coastal Conservation Association (formerly Florida Conservation Assn) "Legislative Award"
Cocoa Beach Women's Club "Appreciation"
Devereaux Foundation "Appreciation" (multiple)
East Central Florida Memory Disorder Clinic "Appreciation"
FASA "Superior Contributions to Public Education"
Florida Association of Counties "County Champion"
Florida Association of School Administrators "For Superior Contributions To Public Education"
Florida State Assn of Supervisors of Elections -"Leadership Award" 2006
Florida Chamber of Commerce "Distinguished Advocate"
Florida Council on Crime & Delinquency "Appreciation"
Florida Dept of Health & Brevard County Health Dept. "Appreciation"
Florida Farm Bureau "Agricultural Service Award"
Florida Housing Coalition "For supporting Housing needs of low income Floridians"
Florida March of Dimes "Appreciation"
Florida League of Cities "Quality Floridian" (twice)
Florida League of Cities "Defender of Home Rule"
Florida Preservation & Education Trust "Outstanding Support"
Florida Professional Firefighters "
Florida Sheriffs Association "Legislative Award"
Florida Silver Haired Legislature "Exemplary Service Award"
Florida Silver Haired Legislature "Appreciation"
Florida Silver Haired Legislature "For Legislative Representation & Advocacy"
Florida Space Business Roundtable "Florida Space Booster Award"
Florida Supervisors of Elections "Leadership Award -- for historic passage of the 2001 Florida Elections Reform Act "
Fraternal Order of Police "Deep Appreciation"
Fraternal Order of Police "Legislative Appreciation"
Fraternal Order of Police "Support & Dedication to the Law Enforcement Community"
Grass Roots Alliance "Friend of the Taxpayer"
Indian River Community College "Appreciation"
Indian River County Substance Abuse Council "For supporting Prevention Programs"
International Association of Rehabilitation Professionals "For Protecting Injured Workers"
Junior League of South Brevard "Appreciation"
Private Industry Council "Outstanding Commitment to Job Training"
Space Coast Defense Alliance & Economic Development Commission "Victory Award"
Space Coast League of Cities "Appreciation"
STOP / Stop Turning Out Prisoners "Appreciation"
Substance Abuse Council "For Supporting Prevention Programs"
Suntree Area Business Association "Appreciation"
Treasure Coast Chambers of Commerce "Sincere Appreciation"
United Way "Appreciation" (multiple)
United We Stand America "Legislative Leadership Award"
Community Involvement Awards

Brevard Community College "Distinguished Alumnus"
Brevard Federation of Teachers "Apple -- You Make A Difference Award"
Boy Scouts of America "Golden Eagle" Honoree
Center For Drug Free Living "For Your Continued Support & Commitment"
Center for Drug Free Living "Web of Caring Award"
Child Care Association of Brevard County "For Your Support of Child Care" (multiple)
City of Palm Bay "Palm Bay Honorary Citizen"
Crossways Youth Services "We Will Never Forget Your Leadership Award"
FASCAR "All You Do For Racing"
First Harvest Food Bank "For Humanitarian Services"
Florida Association of Teen Courts "Focus on Prevention Award"
Harry T. Moore Homesite Development Committee "Resolution of Sincere Appreciation"
Healthy Start Coalition "Deep Appreciation for Your Hard Work on Behalf of the Children of our Community"
Marine Institute Orlando "For Your Dedication & Support to the Staff & Students"
Melbourne Beach, Town of "Appreciation"
National Child Safety Council "Appreciation"
Orange County Classroom Teachers "Thumbs Up Award"
Palm Shores, Town of : "Our Hometown Hero"
Republican Women of the Treasure Coast Federated "For Outstanding Service"
Standing Watch "First Annual keeper of the Watch"

Favorite Quote:

"Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction. We didn't pass it to our children in the bloodstream. It must be fought for, protected, and handed on for them to do the same."
--Ronald Reagan

Number of Grandchildren:

3 Grandchildren