President, Florida State Senate, 2016-2018

Senator, Florida State Senate, District 25, 2016-2018

Senator, Florida State Senate, District 32, 2009-2016

Won Special Election, Representative, Florida State Senate, August 4, 2009

Representative, Florida State House of Representatives, 2001-2006

Former Member, Appropriations Committee, Florida State Senate

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

Former Member, Banking and Insurance Committee, Florida State Senate

Former Member, Ethics and Elections, Florida State Senate

Former Member, Higher Education Committee, Florida State Senate

Former Member, Regulated Industries Committee, Florida State Senate

Former Member, Rules Committee, Florida State Senate

Chair, Appropriations Committee, 2005-2006

Co-Chair, Florida House Taxpayer Protection Caucus, 2003-2006

Attorney, Gunster Law Firm, present

Co-Chair, Transition Team, Attorney General Bill McCollum, 2007

Chairman, Safe Florida Foundation, present

Mentor, Youth LEADERship Martin County Program, present

Former Board Member, American Red Cross, Martin County Chapter

President, Hobe Sound Chamber of Commerce, 1998

President, Martin County Republican Club, 1996-1997

Awards:

Stetson University, Distinguished Alumni Award, 2006;
Independent Colleges and Universities of Florida (ICUF), Career Hall of Fame, 2006;
Police Benevolent Association (PBA), Legislator of the Year, 2005, 2006;
Florida Guardian Ad Litem Association, Legal Advocacy for Children, 2005;
Florida Developmental Disabilities Council, Outstanding Legislator Award, 2005;
Legislative Voice for Children Award, 2005;
Florida Chamber of Commerce, "A" Honor Roll, 2005;
Florida Atlantic University Talon Award, 2005;
Associated Industries of Florida, Champion for Business, 2004;
Miami Herald Legislative Ranking, Four-Star Legislator, 2003;
The Florida Bar President's Legislative Award, 2003, 2004;
Christian Coalition of Florida, Faith and Family Award, 2003;
Trust for Public Lands, Legislative Leadership Award, 2001;
Florida Medical Association, Freshman Legislator of the Year Award, 2001;