Senator, Florida State Senate, District 9, 2016-2020

Candidate, Florida State Senate, District 9, 2016

Senator, Florida State Senate, District 10, 2010-2016

Candidate, Florida State Senate, District 10, 2012, 2014

Representative, Florida State House of Representatives, District 37, 2001-2008

Candidate, Florida State House of Representatives, District 37, 2000, 2002, 2004, 2006

Former Member, Appropriations Committee, Florida State Senate

Former Vice Chair, Appropriations Subcommittee on Higher Education, Florida State Senate

Former Chair, Appropriations Subcommittee on Pre-K-12 Education, Florida State Senate

Former Member, Community Affairs Committee, Florida State Senate

Former Member, Education Committee, Florida State Senate

Former Member, Environmental Preservation and Conservation, Florida State Senate

Former Chair, Judiciary Committee, Florida State Senate

Former Member, Rules Committee, Florida State Senate

Former Chair, Seminole County Legislative Delegation

Former Member, Subcommittee on Education, Florida State Senate

Attorney & Partner, DeBeaubien, Knight, Simmons, Mantzaris & Neal, Limited Liability Partnership (LLP), 1980-present

Member, Orange County Bar Association, 1978-present

Member, The Florida Bar Association, 1977-present

Member, American Bar Association, present

Member, Annunciation Catholic Church, present

Member, Board of Trustees, Vanderbilt Law School Alumni Association, present

Member, Greater Orlando Area Chamber of Commerce, present

Member, Long-Term Care Policy Advisory Council, present

Former Member, City of Orlando Citizens Review Committee

Former Member, Executive Committee, Orange County Republican

Former Member, Lakeside Alternatives

Former Member, Orange County Republican Executive Committee

Former Chair, Orlando Landmarks Defense Trust

Former Member, Seminole County Republican Executive Committee

Member, Leadership Central Florida, 1996-1997

Member, Leadership Orlando, 1991-1992

Member, United States Senator Connie Mack's Federal Judicial Advisory Committee, 1989-1992

President, Orange County Young Republicans, 1986-1988

Awards:

Chamber of Commerce, Distinguished Advocate, 2005, 2006;
Christian Coalition for Florida, Faith and Family Award, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2006;
Florida Association of Area Agencies on Aging, Certificate of Appreciation, 2006;
Orange County Public Schools, Gratitude for dedication and commitment and service to OCPS, 2006;
Florida Association of Professional Process Servers, Legislator of the Year Award, 2005;
Florida Legal Services for Commitment to Assuring Equal Access to Justice at the Supreme Court of Florida, 2005;
Florida Medical Association, Legislator of the Year Award, 2005;
Robert B. Crawford Charter President Annual Award for unrelenting dedication, outstanding service, and unselfish commitment in the protection, defense and improvement of the State of Florida's Workforce Education System, 2005;
Seminole County Bar Association Legal Aid Society Outstanding Commitment to Provide Economically Disadvantaged;
Residents with Access to the Judicial System, 2005;
Seminole County Medical Society, Outstanding Legislator Award, 2005;
Chamber of Commerce, "A" Honor Roll, 2002, 2003, 2004;
Florida Association of Agencies Serving the Blind, Legislator of the Year, 2004;
Florida Restaurant Association, Legislator of the Year, 2004;
Florida Sheriff's Association, Legislator of the Year, 2004;
Keiser College, Award for Contributions of Excellence in Education, 2004;
Florida's Public Radio and Television Stations Award for "Knowledgeable dedication, leadership, and vision that assured continued support for Florida's Public Broadcasting System", 2003;
Mothers Against Drunk Driving, Legislator of the Year, 2002;
Florida Workers' Advocates, Legislator of the Year Award, 2002;
Florida Workers' Advocates, Outstanding Legislator on Behalf of Workers' Rights Award;

Hobbies or Special Talents:

Golf, running, tennis