Board Member, Career Source Florida

Member, National Rifle Association

Senator, Florida State Senate, District 40, 2016-2017

Representative, Florida State House of Representatives, District 118, 2010-2016

Candidate, Florida State House, District 119, 2002, 2004

Candidate, Florida State Senate, District 39, 2000

Former Member, Administrative Procedures, Florida State House of Representatives

Former Member, Agriculture and Natural Resources Appropriations Subcommittee, Florida State House of Representatives

Former Member, Economic Affairs Committee, Florida State House of Representatives

Former Member, Economic Development and Tourism Subcommittee, Florida State House of Representatives

Former Member, Finance and Tax Committee, Florida State House of Representatives

Former Member, Rules, Calendar & Ethics Committee, Florida State House of Representatives

Former Chairman, Sportsman Caucus

Former Member, Sportsmen Caucus

Former Member, Transportation and Economics Committee, Florida State House of Representatives

Owner, Pinnacle Public Adjusters, 2006-present

Owner/Operator, Artiles² Solutions, Limited Liability Corporation, present

Sergeant, United States Marine Corps, Iraq, 1998-2006

Board Member,, Coconut Grove Chamber of Commerce, 2003-2004

Member, Insurance Appraiser and Umpire Association, 2008-present

Founding Officer/Former Board Member, Insurance Appraiser and Umpire Association (IAUA), 2008-present

Member, Florida Association of Public Insurance Adjusters (FAPIA), 2006-present

Member, Windstorm Network, 2005-present

Member, Windstorm Network, 2005-present

Member, Veterans of Foreign Wars, 2003-present

Member, Veterans of Foreign Wars, 2003-present

Co-Founder, Angel Share Charity, present

Member, Christ Fellowship, present

Member, National Rifle Association, present

Member, Florida Association of Public Insurance Adjusters (FAPIA)

Board Member, Coconut Grove Chamber of Commerce, 2003-2004

Awards:

Certificate of Appreciation:Presented By -- Laura C. Saunders Elementary (2010)
In recognition of your generous Thanksgiving Basket donations for the students

Recognition:Presented By -- United Faculty of Miami Dade College (2011)
Plaque for his commitment to maintain an outstanding system of public higher education

ACU Conservative Designation:Presented By -- The American Conservative Union (2011)
In recognition of your commitment to America's principles; In recognition of yoour steadfast commitment to out nation's Constitution; And in recognition of your outstanding conservative score of 80% or more on our inagural ACU ratings of the Florida Legislature

Legislator of the Year:Presented By -- Floridians for Equitable Practices (2011)
Champion of Housing Award:Presented By -- Florida Home Builders Association (2012)
In recognition of your outstanding leadership on FHBA's legislative priorities and stron support for the American Dream of home ownership

ABC of Florida Legislator of the Year:Presented By -- Association of Builders and Contractors, Inc (2012)
For your tireless efforts on behalf of the commercial construction industry

Recognition:Presented By -- Association of Florida Community Developers, Inc (2012)
In Sincere Appreciation of your sponsorship and passage of HB1013 on Implied Warranties

Recognition:Presented By -- Dade Farm Bureau (2012)
In Appreciation of your support for our Agricultural Industry

Certificate of Appreciation:Presented By -- Dade Farm Bureau (2012)
For your dedication and outstanding service to Miami-Dade County's agricultural community

Farm Share Champion Award:Presented By -- Patricia Robbins -- Founder & President, Farmshare (2013)
For your outstanding support to the Farm Share program in the Legislature

Champion of Economic Freedom:Presented By -- Americans for Propesrity (2013)
For you're A+ rating during the 2013 Legislative Session

Community Champion:Presented By -- Partners for Promise / Dept of Children & Families (2013)
In recognition and appreciation for volunteering your time, talents, resources and skill to Florida's most vulnerable children and families.

Honor Roll:Presented By -- Florida Chamber of Commerce (2013)
The Florida Chamber of Commerce and our 139,000 grassroots members salute you for supporting job creation and Florida's future through your voting record on the Florida Chamber Business Agenda during the 2013 Legislaive Session

Champion For Insured Floridians:Presented By -- The Florida Association of Public Insurance Adjusters (2013)
2013 FAPIA Legislative Consumer award

PWOF Legislator of the Year:Presented By -- Professional Wreker Operators of Florida, Inc (2014)
Thank you for uplifting out agenda

Champion for the Elderly Award:Presented By -- Florida Health Care Association (2014)
For your outstanding and continuos support of Florida's frail and elderly seniors

Friend of the Family Award:Presented By -- Christian Family Coalition (2011 & 2012)
For your support of common-sense family values

Friend of Free Enterprise:Presented By -- Association of Builders and Contractors, Inc (2011, 2012 & 2014)
Distinguishes Alumni Award:Presented By -- Independent Colleges & Universities of Florida (2011 & 2014)
In Gratitude for your Continued Public Service and Dedication to Florida's Independent Education

Recognition:Presented By -- Florida Association for Insurance Reform
For his expertize in property insurance issues and dedication to the protection of Florida's consumers and policyholders

Champion of Economic Freedom:Presented By -- Americans for Propesrity (2015)
In recognition of you're A+ Rating during the 2014 Legislatve Session

Distinguished Alumni Award:Presented By -- Independent Colleges & Universities of Florida (2015)
In Gratitude for your Continued Public Service and Dedication to Florida's Independent Education

Legislator Of The Year:Presented By -- VFW Post 10212, American Legion Post 346, VVA Chapter 620 & CAVA (2016)
Honors his unwavering support for veterans and veterans issues and his dedication to the greatest ideals of America

Hobbies or Special Talents:

fishing, hunting, SCUBA, spear fishing