I like to keep things simple, focus on the issues that impact our daily lives, and avoid the political theater and drama that plagues today’s politics. It’s my belief that it’s important for representatives to have more interests than just politics and money.
I am a husband and father. My wife and I own a small business and are both native to northeast Florida. My hobbies and interests outside of politics include ballroom dancing, billiards, dad jokes, boating, and fishing.
I am a USGC Licensed Master Captain of 20 years and being on the water is one of my greatest passions. I sit on the board of the Florida Wildlife Federation, the president of the Flagler Sportfishing Club, the founder the the “Litter Gitter” program now run by the Matanzas Riverkeeper, and co-creator of the card game Pop Quip!
Recognition And Awards:
- “St. Johns County’s 40 under 40”
– St. Augustine Record 2019
- “35 under 35”
– Void Magazine 2019
- Voted St. Augustine’s “Best Environmental Activist”
– readers of Folio Weekly, two years in a row
- Voted St. Augustine’s “Best Community Activist” and “Best Volunteer Effort”
– readers of Folio Weekly in 2020
- Owner of Genung’s Fish Camp, voted St. Augustine’s “Best Bait & Tackle Shop” two years in a row and “Best Fish Camp” in 2020
– readers of Folio Weekly
- “2017 Green Living award”
– Florida Wildlife Federation
- “Anastasia Island Environmental Stewardship Award”
– City of St. Augustine Beach 2019
- “North Florida’s next generation of Environmental Leaders”
– Public Trust Law
- Founder and former owner of ANJ Recycling Service, LLC (resigned in 2015)
Boards. Past & Present
- Florida Wildlife Federation – Director
- Flagler Sport fishing Club – President
- Friends of A1A – (Past President)
- Friends of Anastasia State Park – (Past President)
- Friends of Tomoka Basin State Parks – (Former Board Member)
- North Florida Coastal Caretakers – (Former Board Member)
