Education:
JD, University of Florida, 1970
BA, Political Science, University of Georgia, 1966.

Professional Experience:
Senior Vice President, William R. Hough and Company, 1995-present
Senior Vice President, Donaldson, Lufkin and Jenrette, 1990-1995
Investment Banker.

Political Experience:
Representative, United States House of Representatives, 2000-present
Candidate, Florida Governor, 1994
Senator, Florida State Senate, 1986-1994
President, Florida State Senate, 1993
Republican Leader, Florida State Senate, 1990-1992
Candidate, United States Senate, 1980
Candidate, Florida Secretary of State, 1978
Representative, Florida State House of Representatives, 1972-1978
Deputy Majority Whip, United States House of Representatives.

Organizations:
Member, Grace Episcopal Church.

Caucuses/Non-Legislative Committees:
Commissioner, Constitutional Revision Committee, 1998
Commissioner, Florida Ethics Commission, 1983-1985
House Republican Policy Committee
National Republican Congressional Committee
Republican Prescription Drug Task Force.

Committees:
Appropriations, Member
Subcommittee on Financial Services and General Government, Member
Subcommittee on Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies, Member
Subcommittee on State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs, Member