Florida Senator Wilton Simpson (R)

Legislator Profile

CONTACT INFORMATION

District Address:

4076 Commercial Way
Spring Hill, FL 34606
Phone: (352) 688-5077

Capitol Address:
404 South Monroe Street
409 The Capitol
Tallahassee, FL 32399-1100
Phone: (850) 487-5010

Email:
simpson.wilton.web@flsenate.gov

political profile

Senate District:10
First Elected:2012
Terms Out:2022
Party:Republican
Delegations:Citrus,Hernando,Pasco
District Information:Map
Legislative Service:Elected to the Senate in 2012, reelected subsequently
Majority (Republican) Leader, 2016-2018

PERSONAL INFO

Born:June 28, 1966 in Lakeland, Florida
Moved to Florida:
Religious Affiliation:Christian
Education:Pasco-Hernando Community College, A.A., 1997
Occupation:Farmer and Entrepreneur
Spouse:Kathy Shotts of Dade City, FL
Children:Lauren Monbarren; Wilton, Jr
Grandchildren:Addy, Emy
Affiliations:Kiwanis Club of Dade City, Member
West Pasco Chamber of Commerce, Member
Hernando County Chamber of Commerce, Member
Sumter County Chamber of Commerce, Member
Premier Community Healthcare, Former Chairman
Pasco Economic Development Council, Former Chairman
East Pasco Habitat for Humanity, Former Chairman
East Pasco Boys & Girls Club, Former Chairman
San Antonio Dixie Youth Baseball League, Coach
Dade City Chamber of Commerce, Former Board Member
Pasco County REC, Member
Pasco County Fair Association, President
Pasco County Farm Bureau, President
Florida Farm Bureau, Past State Board of Directors Member
2002 Leadership Pasco Graduate
Highlights:National Alliance on Mental Illness, Dancing with the Stars Fundraising Award, 2015
Florida Farm Bureau Federation, Champion for Agriculture, 2015
Florida Tax Collectors Association, Taxpayer Advocate of the Year, 2015
Natural Gas Vehicle Public Policy Champion, 2015
Florida Chamber, Distinguished Advocate, 2014
Florida Nursery, Growers & Landscaping Association, Legislator of the Year, 2014
Florida Retail Federation, Legislator of the Year, 2014
Florida Farm Bureau Federation, Champion for Agriculture, 2014
National Waste & Recycling Association, Legislator of the Year, 2013
Nature Coast Chapter, Association of Fundraising Professionals, Philanthropist of the Year, 2013
Florida League of Cities, Legislative Appreciation Award, 2013
Florida Fruit & Vegetable Association (FFVA), Legislator of the Year, 2013
Florida Association of Counties (FAC), Legislative Leadership Award, 2013
Associated Industries of Florida Environmental & Agricultural Sustainability Council, Champion for Business Award, 2013
Florida Electric Cooperatives Association, Legislator of the Year, 2013
Florida Forestry Association, Legislator of the Year, 2013
Florida Natural Gas Association, Legislator of the Year, 2013
Florida Sheriffs Association, Legislative Champion, 2013
Farm Bureau, Legislator of the Year, 2013
Dade City Chamber of Commerce, Richard Tombrink Lifetime Achievement Award, 2011
Former Service:Pasco Hernando Community College, Board Member

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