Florida Senator Jay Collins (R)

Legislator Profile

CONTACT INFORMATION

District Address:
Suite 217 (Veterans Plaza)
4902 Eisenhower Boulevard
Tampa, FL 33634
(813) 281-2538

Capitol Address:
313 Senate Building
404 South Monroe Street
Tallahassee, FL 32399-1100
(850) 487-5014

Email:
Collins.Jay.web@flsenate.gov

political profile

Senate District:14
First Elected:
Terms Out:2030
Party:Republican
Delegations:Hillsborough
District Information:District map
Legislative Service:Elected to the Senate in 2022

PERSONAL INFO

Born:Scobey, Montana
Moved to Florida:2019
Religious Affiliation:Christian
Education:Special Forces Qualification Course, 2005, Leadership Award as chosen by peers and cadre
American Military University, B.S., Health Sciences, 2010, suma cum laude
Norwich University, 2012, with Honors
Occupation:Chief Programs Officer of a national 501(c)(3) with a focus on food needs in and out of disaster zones
Spouse:Layla Sangid Collins of Princeton, WV
Children:Gabe, Colt
Affiliations:NRA
American Legion
Military Order of the Purple Heart
VFW
Special Forces Association
Highlights: Senator of the Year, Florida Young Republicans, 2024
Senator of the Year, Sarasota Young Republicans, 2024
Taka a Soldier Fishing Press on Award, 2023
Defender of Freedom, National Rifle Association, 2023
Chronic Complex Champion, BayCare Health System, 2023
Senator of the Year, ABATE of Florida, 2023
Senator of the Year, Tampa Bay Young Republicans, 2023
Florida Rural Water Association Support Recognition, 2023
Florida Farm Bureau Federation Legislative Award, 2023
Legislator of the Year, Florida Fruit & Vegetables Association, 2023
Freedom Champion, Americans for Prosperity, 2023
Keiser University Commencement Speaker, 2023
Friend of the Sheriff, Florida Sheriffs Association, 2023
Legislator of the Year, Florida Farm Bureau, 2023
Phoenix House Florida Community Service Award, 2023
Champion of Advocacy, 21 & Change, 2023
Community Hero Veteran Award, Tampa Bay Hispanic Heritage Festival, 2021
Major General John Singlaub Award, 2017
Special Forces Qualification Course Leadership Award, 2005
Former Service:Volunteer coach, 2015-2018
Community Watch, President
WDAEM Advisory Council
USASOC Leadership Advisory Council
Norwich Organizational Leadership Advisory Council

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