Florida Senator David Simmons (R)

Legislator Profile

CONTACT INFORMATION

District Address:

220 Crown Oak Centre Drive
Longwood, FL 32750
Phone: (407) 262-7578

Capitol Address:
404 South Monroe Street
404 Senate Office Building
Tallahassee, FL 32399-1100
Phone: (850) 487-5009

Email:
simmons.david@flsenate.gov

political profile

Senate District:9
First Elected:2010
Terms Out:2020
Party:Republican
Delegations:Seminole,Volusia
District Information:Map
Legislative Service:Elected to the Senate in 2010, reelected subsequently
Majority (Republican) Whip, 2010-2012
House of Representatives, 2000-2008

PERSONAL INFO

Born:June 13, 1952; Nashville, Tennessee.
Moved to Florida:1977
Religious Affiliation:Catholic
Education:Vanderbilt University Law School, J.D., 1977
Tennessee Technological University, B.S., 1974
Occupation:Attorney, Financial Managing Partner of de Beaubien, Knight, Simmons, Mantzaris, & Neal, LLP
Spouse:
Children:Krysia, Alicya
Affiliations:Leadership Central Florida, 1996-1997
Leadership Orlando, 1991-1992
American Bar Association
The Florida Bar Association
Board of Trustees, Vanderbilt Law School Alumni Association
Greater Orlando Area Chamber of Commerce
Orange County Bar Association
Seminole County Republican Executive Committee, past member
Seminole County Legislative Delegation, past Chair
Orange County Republican Executive Committee, past member
Orange County Young Republicans, past President
Highlights:Chamber of Commerce, Distinguished Advocate, 2005, 2006
Christian Coalition for Florida, Faith and Family Award, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2006
Florida Association of Area Agencies on Aging, Certificate of Appreciation, 2006
Orange County Public Schools, Gratitude for dedication and commitment and service to OCPS, 2006
Florida Association of Professional Process Servers, Legislator of the Year Award, 2005
Florida Legal Services for Commitment to Assuring Equal Access to Justice at the Supreme Court of Florida, 2005
Florida Medical Association, Legislator of the Year Award, 2005
Robert B. Crawford Charter President Annual Award for unrelenting dedication, outstanding service, and unselfish commitment in the protection, defense and improvement of the State of Florida's Workforce Education System, 2005
Seminole County Bar Association Legal Aid Society Outstanding Commitment to Provide Economically Disadvantaged Residents with Access to the Judicial System, 2005
Seminole County Medical Society, Outstanding Legislator Award, 2005
Chamber of Commerce, "A" Honor Roll, 2002, 2003, 2004
Florida Association of Agencies Serving the Blind, Legislator of the Year, 2004
Florida Restaurant Association, Legislator of the Year, 2004
Florida Sheriff's Association, Legislator of the Year, 2004
Keiser College, Award for Contributions of Excellence in Education, 2004
Florida's Public Radio and Television Stations Award for "Knowledgeable dedication, leadership, and vision that assured continued support for Florida's Public Broadcasting System", 2003
Mothers Against Drunk Driving, Legislator of the Year, 2002
Florida Workers' Advocates, Legislator of the Year Award, 2002
Florida Workers' Advocates, Outstanding Legislator on Behalf of Workers' Rights Award
Former Service:City of Orlando Citizens Review Committee, member
United States Senator Connie Mack's Federal Judicial Advisory Committee. member
Long-Term Care Policy Advisory Council, member
Lakeside Alternatives, past President; board member

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