Candidate: Gene Gallo

I have been married to Pat Gallo for 49 years. We have two married daughters. Sandy Truan, who lives in Newnan Ga with her husband James. Darenda Marvin who lives in Bradenton with her husband Doug and their two sons, Tyler age 15 and Luke age 8. 6607 27th Ave W Bradenton FL 34209 (941) 792-2166 gatorgallo@gmail.com WORK HISTORY •1980-1991 Fire Chief, City of Bradenton Fire Department •1975-1980 Assistant Fire Chief, City of Bradenton Fire Department •1972-1975 Fire Inspector/Fire Marshal, City of Bradenton Fire Department•1970-1972 Lieutenant, City of Bradenton Fire Department•1960-1970 Fire Fighter/Fire Engineer, City of Bradenton Fire Department HONORS AND AWARDS •State of Florida Fire Chief of the Year 1989 (The 11th selected in 41 years of its existence.) •Downtown Fire Station named in his honor in 2003. COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS •Bethel Baptist Church, former Vice chairman of church •Manatee County Babe Ruth Baseball League, Past President•Manatee County Church Softball League, Past President•Manatee County Gator Club, Member of the Board of Directors •Manatee County Youth Football League, Past President •Manatee High School Band Boosters, Past President •Manatee High School Sports Boosters, served 17 years as President •Prine Elementary School PTA, Past President PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS •Bradenton Fire Fighters Association, Past President •Florida EMS Providers, Member •Florida Fire Chiefs Association (served as President, First and Second Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer) •Resolutions Committee of the Florida League of Cities, Member •Legislative Lobbyist •International Association of Fire Chiefs, Member •Managerial Fire Officers Association of Southwest Florida, Past President •Manatee County EMS Advisory Council, Member •Manatee County Fire Chiefs Association •Sheriff Brad Steube Advisory Board, Member •Southeastern Association of Fire Chiefs, Member