Candidate: Alex Garner

Alex Garner is a fourth generation Manatee County resident. He graduated from USF with a degree in Business Marketing back in 2011. He currently runs Garner Wealth Management, his financial advising firm. During Covid, he felt the calling to teach.  Besides running his business, he also currently teaches business classes at Palmetto High School. He is married to Ashley Garner, who is also a lifelong Manatee County resident. Ashley is a kindergarten teacher at Rogers Garden Elementary school. Alex has had a lot of involvement in the community over the years. He is currently a member of the Bradenton Kiwanis club and the North Manatee Kiwanis Club, as well as the PHS facility advisor for both Key Club, and FBLA (Future Business Leaders of America).