Candidate: Grover C Robinson

Commissioner Grover C. Robinson, IV, is a seventh generation Pensacolian who grew up in Escambia County’s District 4. First elected to his home district in 2006, Commissioner Robinson became a Florida Certified Commissioner in June 2008 and served as the Escambia County Board of County Commisisoner\'s Chairman in 2009. Additionally, he is currently serving as president of the Florida Association of Counties. Commissioner Robinson graduated from Booker T. Washington High School in 1988 and received a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics (Summa cum Laude) from Birminham-Southern College in 1992. In addition to the community and career involvement listed below, Commissioner Robinson and his wife Jill have two children, Grover V, 17 and Anna Lowrey, 13. Commissioner Robinson and his family are active parishioners at Christ Episcopal Church. Commissioner Robinson is committed to working for and with the citizens of District 4 and of Escambia County to make a better community, which enhances the quality of life for all citizens. A Committed Public Servant Grover Robinson is a lifelong volunteer who has spent years making Escambia County a better place to work and live. • President of the Florida Association of Counties (FAC) 2014 – 2015 • FAC Executive Member 2012 – 2016 • Chairman, Florida Gulf Consortium for the RESTORE Act (2012-present) • Board Member, Florida Inventor\'s Hall of Fame • Member Commission on Florida Oil Spill Response Coordination (2012-Present) • Florida Association of Counties, Interim 1st Vice President (2012-2013) • Florida Association of Counties Federal Action Team – Vice Chairman (2011 – 2012) • Alabama – Florida TPO Chairman (2009-2010) • Pensacola State College Foundation Board Member (2000 – Present) - President (2008 – 2010) • Baptist Healthcare Foundation Board Member (2000 – Present) • Rotary Club of Pensacola Member (1995 – Present) • Pensacola Bay Area Chamber of Commerce Director (1999 – 2005) • United Way of Escambia County Director (1999 – 2002) • Christ Episcopal Church Vestry Member (1996 – 1999, 2003 – 2005, 2011- 2014) • Junior Achievement of NW Florida Board 1998-2009 (Chairman 2002-2003) • Parishioner and past Vestryman of Christ Episcopal Church Awards and Recognitions • 2013 Presidential Advocate • 2013 Leadership Pensacola Tallahassee Award • 2012 Certificate of Appreciation from Pensacola Christian College • 2012 Junior Achievement Hall of Fame Laureate • 2012 Certificate of Special Congressional Recognition (Senate) • 2012 FAC Presidential Advocate Award • 2012 NACo Leadership Institute Certification • 2012 Grover Robinson III Pensacola Rotary Service Award • 2012 FAC Advanced County Commissioner • 2012 FLERA Elected Official Environmental Leadership Award • 2011 Certificate of Special Congressional Recognition (House of Representatives) • 2011 Pet Jury Duty Humanitarian Award • Chamber of Commerce PACE Award for Emerging Leader 2001