Legislator Profile
Former Florida Senator Tom Lee (R)
The information below was accurate during the legislator's active term.
District Address:
Suite D
915 Oakfield Drive
Brandon, FL 33511
(813) 653-7061
Capitol Address:
418 Senate Office Building
404 South Monroe Street
Tallahassee, FL 32399-1100
(850) 487-5020
- Senate District:20
- First Elected:1996
- Terms Out:2022
- Party:Republican
- Delegations:Hillsborough,Pasco,Polk
- District Information:Map
- Legislative Service:Sen. Lee announced he will resign his Senate seat effective Nov. 3, 2020
Elected to the Senate in 2012 and 2018
Senate 1996-2006
Senate President 2004-2006
- Born:January 21, 1962, in San Antonio, Texas.
- Moved to Florida:1969
- Religious Affiliation:Catholic
- Education:University of Tampa, B.S. in Business, 1984
Hillsborough Community College, A.A., 1982
- Occupation:Sabal Homes of Florida, Vice President and Director; Licensed Real Estate Salesperson
- Spouse:
- Children:Regan, Brandon, Faith
- Affiliations:A Kid's Place, Board of Directors, 2008-present
Tampa Bay History Center, Board of Trustees, 2008-present
Bank of Tampa, Brandon Division, Advisory Board
- Highlights:Florida Realtors, Legislator of the Year
Florida Sheriffs Association, Friend of the Sheriff
Florida Homebuilders Association, Legislator of the Year
Hillsborough Community College Distinguished Alumni
Theodore Roosevelt Society, Legislator of the Year
Junior Achievement, Legislative Hero
Florida League of Cities, Quality Floridian Award
Brandon Chamber of Commerce, Community Leadership Award
Florida Sheriffs Association, Award for Leadership in Service to Law Enforcement
Florida Tax Collectors, Legislator of the Year
Florida Christian Coalition, Faith and Family Award
PACE Center for Girls, Legislative Leadership Award
Independent Colleges and Universities, Guardian of Independent Education
Florida Association of Collaborative Professionals, Collaborative Law Process Act Award
Governor Bob Martinez Good Government Award
Gracepoint, Behavioral Health Champion
Independent Colleges & Universities of Florida 2015 Distinguished Alumni Award
Florida State Lodge-Fraternal Order of Police, Senator of the Year
Florida Community Associations, Legislative Leadership Award
Florida Chamber of Commerce Honor Roll
Florida Association for Insurance Reform, Outstanding Legislator
Florida Medical Association, Legislator of the Year Award
Florida Sheriffs Association, Legislative Champion
Suncoast League of Cities, Legislative Appreciation Award
Florida Chamber of Commerce Distinguished Advocate
Independent Colleges & Universities of Florida 2014 Distinguished Alumni Award
U.S. Chamber of Commerce, Legislative Achievement Award
Brandon High School Alumni Association, Hall of Fame Award
Florida Medical Association, Legislative Appreciation Award
Florida Restaurant Association, Government Relations Award
Florida Tax Collectors Association, Legislative Appreciation Award
Florida Association of Realtors, Legislator of the Year
Center for Infant and Child Development, Founder's Award
Suncoast League of Municipalities, Bill Bartholomew Good Government Award
Theodore Roosevelt Society, Teddy Award for Legislative Leadership
Florida Police Chiefs Association, Legislative Achievement Award
Professional Wrecker Operations of Florida, Inc., Legislator of the Year
Florida Chapter, American Planning Association, Legislator of the Year
Hillborough County Commission, Ellsworth Simmons Good Government Award
Sierra Club of Florida, Legislator of the Year
American Planning Association, Legislator of the Year
The Nature Conservancy 2000 Friend of the Conservancy
American Cancer Society, Florida Division, Legislative Recognition Award
Associated General Contractors of Florida, Legislator of the Year
American Cancer Society, Legislative Leadership Award
Florida Legal Services, Distinguished Legislative Award
Florida Sheriffs Association, Legislator of the Year
Wall Street Journal, Selected as "Rising Star in the Florida Senate"
Florida Building Materials Association, Legislator of the Year
Florida Association of Post-Secondary Schools & Colleges, Legislator of the Year
Miami Herald, "4-Star Senators" Top 10 in the Senate
Recognized by the Florida Chamber as one of Florida's Top 10 Members of the Florida Senate
Underground Utility Contractors, Legislative Recognition Award
American Heart Association, Legislative Recognition Award
Christian Coalition of Florida, Friend of the Family Award
Greater Brandon Chamber of Commerce, President's Award
- Former Service:Florida Constitution Revision Commission, 2017-2018
Judicial Nominating Commission, Middle District
Republican National Convention Delegate, 2004
Florida Energy 2020 Study Commission, 2000
Florida School Construction Finance Commission, 1999
Alternative Education Institute Working Group, 1998
Economic Development Steering Committee, Team Florida
Southern States Energy Board, 1998
Hillsborough County Republican Executive Committee, Member/Chair
Hillsborough County City/County Planning Commission, 1992-1995
Brandon Transportation Task Force, 1992
The Hillsborough County Zoning Board of Adjustment, 1991-1993
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