Legislator Profile
Former Florida Senator Victor Crist (R)
The information below was accurate during the legislator's active term.
District Address:
Suite B
11961 North Florida Avenue
Tampa, FL 33612
(813) 975-6658
Capitol Address:
208 Senate Office Bldg.
404 S. Monroe St.
Tallahassee, FL 32399-1100
(850) 487-5068
- Senate District:12
- First Elected:2000
- Terms Out:2010
- Party:Republican
- Delegations:Hillsborough,Pasco
- District Information:view district 12 map
- Legislative Service:Elected to the Senate in 2000, reelected subsequently
House of Representatives, 1992-2000
- Born:June 21, 1957 in New Orleans, Louisiana
- Moved to Florida:1968
- Religious Affiliation:Presbyterian
- Education:University of South Florida, B.A. in Communication with Minor in Business Administration and graduate studies in Communication, 1980-1983
Past officer and committee member of many student organizations, honor societies, and student government
Graduated with honors and received many awards for outstanding leadership, scholarship, and service
St. Petersburg Junior College, A.A., Transfer 1980
Recognized for outstanding achievements in speech & debate
- Occupation:President of Metropolitan Communications Inc. (an advertising agency)
- Spouse:Angela of West Palm Beach, FL
- Children:
- Affiliations:University Area Community Development Corporation, Inc., Volunteer Chairman and CEO
USF Area Community Civic Association, President
University Area Business Association, founding member
Greater Tampa, North Tampa, and Temple Terrace Chamber of Commerce, member
Ad-2 Tampa Bay, Inc., past President
Tampa Bay Advertising Federation
4th District Advertising Federation Commission on Ethics, past President
Museum of Science and Industry National Board, member
Lowry Park Zoo Society Board of Directors, former member
Tampa Bay Center for Performing Arts Board of Trustees, former member
Arts for a Complete Education/Florida Alliance for Arts Education, Board of Directors
Sigma Chi Fraternity Alumni Association, Housing Corporation Board, President
St. Petersburg Catholic High, St. Petersburg Junior College, and University of South Florida Alumni Associations, member
Tampa Technical Institute, Advisory Board
Lewis Elementary PTA
King High School Athletics Booster
Boy Scouts of America, Tacachale District Advisor
Gulfcoast Jewish Family Services Community Care, Advisory Board
The Centre for Women, Council of Advisors
Hillsborough County League of Women Voters
Temple Terrace Masque Theatre
Tampa Bay Children's Chorus, Board of Advisors
Tampa Audubon Society, member
USF Off-Campus Housing Association, past President
Paradise Island Civic Asociation, founding member
Gulf Beach Lodge #291 F & AM
Egypt Temple Shrine
- Highlights:AMI Kids, Outstanding Leadership Award, 2009
Florida Network of Youth & Family Services, Outstanding State Senator of the Year Award, 2009
University of South Florida Area Community Civic Association, Lifetime Achievement Award for Over 29 Years of Service, 2009
C. Leon King High School Technology Club, Outstanding Support Award, 2009
Florida Association of Professional Process Servers, Outstanding Service Award, 2009, 2008
Florida State Courts, Leadership, Commitment and Vision Award, 2009
Associated Builders and Contractors, "Friend of Free Enterprise" Award, 2009
Florida Apartment Association, Legislator of the Year, 2009, 1998
The Florida Bar, Legislative Award for Outstanding Service, 2009
Independent Funeral Directors of Florida, Legislative Leadership Award, 2009
Miami-Dade County Clerk of the Courts and County Commission, Honorary Deputy Clerk Designation, 2009
Hillsborough County Clerk of the Circuit Court, Certificate of Appreciation, 2009
Orange County Clerk of the Courts, Legislative Service commendation, 2009
Palm Beach County Clerk and Comptroller, Certificate of Appreciation for Legislative Leadership, 2009
Polk County Clerk of the Circuit Court, Certificate of Appreciation, 2009
Leon County Clerk of Courts, Distinguished Service Award, 2009
Florida Prosecuting Attorneys Association, Senatorial Leadership Award, 2009
Florida Developmental Disabilities Council, Inc., Outstanding Legislator Award, 2008
Florida Law Enforcement Property Recovery Unit, State Senator of the Year Award, 2008
Florida Alcohol and Drug Abuse Association, Legislative Leadership Award, 2008
Florida Partners in Crisis, Mental Health and Substance Abuse Treatment, Champion Award, 2008
Florida Association of Counties, County Champion Award, 2008
Tampa Republican Club, Elected Official of the Year, 2008
Trial Court Budget Commission, Outstanding Legislative Leadership and Professionalism Award, 2007
Independent Funeral Directors of Florida, Outstanding Leadership Award, 2007
Florida Consortium of Urban Leagues, Long and Outstanding Support Award, 2006
Teen Empowerment Council, Outstanding Ongoing Commitment Award, 2006
Florida State Fraternal Order of Police, Certificate of Appreciation, 2006
Florida Prosecuting Attorneys Association, Senatorial Leadership Award, 2006
Christian Coalition of Florida, Faith and Family Award, 2006, 2003
Hillsborough County Osteopathic Medical Society, Legislator of the Year, 2006
Florida Association of Professional Process Servers, Legislator of the Year, 2005, 1997, 1996
Florida Legal Services, Special Recognition Award for Outstanding Commitment to Equal Access Justice, 2005
Florida Council Against Sexual Violence, Outstanding Legislator Award, 2004
Florida Corrections Provider Association, Legislator of the Year, 2004
Florida Developmental Disabilities Council, Inc., Legislator Appreciation Award, 2004
Positive Support for Parents in Neighborhoods, Commitment and Dedication Award, 2004
Pinellas County Urban League, Outstanding Support Award, 2004
Florida Juvenile Justice Board, Legislator of the Year Award, 2002, 2004
Florida Chamber of Commerce, "A" Honor Roll, 2004, 2003
Florida Farm Share, Inc., Certificate of Appreciation, 2004
- Former Service:Hillsborough County Legislative Delegation, Chair, 2004 and 1996, Vice Chair 2009, 2008, 2006, 2003, 2002, 1995
Pasco County Legislative Delegation, Vice Chair, 2009, Chair, 2006, 2003, Vice Chair, 2005, 2002
Bay Area Legislative Delegation, member
Hillsborough County Enterprise Zone Development Agency Board, 2002-present
The American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC), Criminal Justice Task Force, member
Advisor to the U. S. Attorney General on Florida Corrections Issues
Advisor to Florida Attorney General on Justice Issues
Southern Legislative Conference, Human Services & Public Safety and Fiscal Affairs & Government Operations Committees, member
Florida Digital Divide Council, former member
Florida Martin Luther King, Jr., Institute for Non-Violence, Statewide Board of Directors, former member
Governor's Partnership for the Adoption of Children, Board of Directors, former member
Florida Commission on Capital Cases, member, 1997-2000, Chairman, 1998-2000, member, 2005-present
Hillsborough County Audit Oversight Committee, Chair, 1995
Florida A&M University, Institute on Urban Policy and Commerce, Board of Advisors
Hillsborough County Weed & Seed Initiative Executive Committee, member and Co-Chairman
University Community New Image Revitalization Task Force, Chairman
Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council Agency on Bay Management, former member
Treasure Island Volunteer Fire Department, former volunteer fire/rescue man
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