Candidate's Statement
PERSONAL
Born: October 27, 1960 in Panama City, Fla.
Baptized: St. John Catholic Church
Wife: Tawn Mulligan ( we met at college and have been together ever since)
Children: Olivia 13 and Lillian 11
Residence: Panama City, Fla. - 6th generation Floridian
EDUCATION
Bay High School / Diploma - 1979
President of the Beta Club
Captain of the Wrestling Team (2 years)
State Wrestling Champion (freestyle - 143 lbs)
Perfect Attendance (for all high school years)
Gulf Coast Community College / A.A. Degree General Studies 1989
Florida State University / B.S. Degree Professional Communication 1990
Recipient of the Florida License to Learn Scholarship
Student Government Achievement Award for creating the Torch Run
Deans List - 2 semesters
Florida State University / M.S. Degree Corporate and Public Communication 2004
Florida State University / Doctorate Degree Mass Communication 2008
Deans List 3 semesters
Graduate GPA 3.7
CAREER EXPERIENCE
Construction and Real-Estate Development
Small Business Owner
Sales and Marketing
Educator
SKILLS
Research Methods and Design
System Analysis
Statistical Analysis
Conflict Resolution
Information Policy
Media Development
MEMBERSHIPS
Republican Party
FSU Alumni Association
American Hydrogen Association
Project Management Institute
Panama City Centennial Committee
BASIC PHILOSOPHY
Peace and cooperation should be a universal and shared value.