enator Joe Gruters

Personal & Career

Legislative Service

Elected to the Senate in 2018, reelected subsequently

House of Representatives, 2016-2018

Other Public Service

The National Railroad Passenger Corporation (Amtrak), President, appointed and awaiting Senate confirmation

Electoral College, Florida member, 2016

Florida State University Board of Trustees, member

Florida Sports Foundation Board of Directors, member

Sarasota County Planning Commission, Chairman

Honors and Awards:

Florida Homebuilder Association, Senator of the Year, 2019

Fraternal Order of Police, Senator of the Year, 2019

Florida Chamber of Commerce, Distinguished Advocate, 2018, 2019

Small County Coalition Appreciation Award, 2019

Associated Industries of Florida, Champion of Business, 2018

Affiliations:

University of South Florida, Community Leadership Council

Biographical Information

Occupation: Certified Public Accountant

Spouse: Sydney Spence of Citrus Hills, FL

Children: Spencer, Jack Ryan, Elle

Education:

Florida State University, B.S., 1999

University of South Florida, M.B.A., 2003

Born: in Tampa, Florida

Religious Affiliation: Roman Catholic

Recreation: College football, mountaineering, heli-skiing, concerts

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