Legislator Profile

Former Florida Representative Ken Sorensen (R)
The information below was accurate during the legislator's active term.
Ken Sorensen
CONTACT INFORMATION
District Address:
90311 Overseas Highway, Suite A
PO Box 699
Tavernier, FL 33070-0699
(305) 853-1947

Capitol Address:
Room 405, HOB
402 S. Monroe St.
Tallahassee, FL 32399-1300
(850) 488-9965
Email:
ken.sorensen@myfloridahouse.gov
political profile
  • House District:120
  • First Elected:Elected to the House in 1998
  • Terms Out:2006
  • Party:Republican
  • Delegations:Miami-Dade,Monroe
  • District Information:view district 120 map
  • Legislative Service: Elected to the House in 1998, reelected subsequently
PERSONAL INFO
  • Born:Chicago, IL. Moved to Florida in 1962
  • Moved to Florida:
  • Religious Affiliation:Catholic
  • Education:Quincy University, Economics/Finance, 1952-1955; DePaul University, Continuing Education in Economics, 1958-1960; American Flyers Academy, Fort Worth, Texas, 1958-1960; Barry College, Miami, Aviation Law Courses, 1976-1977; Quincy University, B.S., International Studies/Business, 1988; Florida State University, M.A., International Affairs, 1989; University of Zagreb, Ph.D., Political Science and Humanities, 1993
  • Occupation:Faculty Member at FSU, Businessman, Airline Capt
  • Spouse:Diane Matrella of Bessemer, Michigan
  • Children:Mark (deceased), Susan, Matt, John, Holly
  • Affiliations:Monroe County Tourist Development Council, Chair
    Monroe County Zoning Board, Chair
    State of Florida Governor's Resource Management Committee 1982-1986
    Monroe County Planning Advisory Board, Chair 1981-1985
    South Florida Regional Planning Council 1981-1985
    Monroe County Commissioner 1980-1984
    Monroe County Mayor and Chair 1983-1984
    Republican National Convention Delegate for Dade and Monroe Counties 1980, 1984
    State Association of County Commissioners, Director 1980-1984
    Monroe County Crime Commission 1976-1982
    Republican National Convention, Detroit, Michigan, Alternate Delegate 1980
  • Former Service: Airline Pilots Association 1959-present
    Upper Keys Sailing Club founder, past President and Commodore 1973-present
    Retired Eastern Pilots Association Inc., Director 1994-1995
    Monroe County Veterans Council, Delegate-at-Large 1980-1983
    Council of Florida Keys Subdivisions, Vice President 1977-1982
    Older American Advisory Board for Monroe County, Coordinator 1977-1982
    Health Systems Agency of South Florida 1978-1981
    Monroe County Citizens Crime Watch, Chair 1977-1981
    Association of Naval Aviation, Falls Church, Virginia
    International Studies Association
    Phi Kappa Phi Academic Excellence Fraternity
    Quiet Birdmen
    Rotary Club
    Scholars International Research Society
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