Candidate: William 'Bill ' Gulliford

Bill Gulliford has been committed to his community and to his fellow man throughout his life in the metropolitan Jacksonville area. Bill has served as a volunteer in numerous civic and service activities. He has held political office, has led service, civic and charitable organizations, and has owned and run several successful businesses. He is totally committed to his family and friends, his community and his fellow man. He has been formally recognized for his service to community and humanity. Here is a summary of Bill’s life, service and commitment. PERSONAL Born, Deland Florida Married, 43 years - four children, eight grandchildren Resident of Atlantic Beach since 1970 Resident of Jacksonville & the Beaches since 1953. University of Florida, BS Degree U.S. Coast Guard Reserve, Honorable Discharge Roman Catholic Owner and founder of several construction equipment businesses over the last 40+ years COMMUNITY SERVICE & LEADERSHIP City of Atlantic Beach, former mayor City of Atlantic Beach, former commissioner Habitat for Humanity of the Jacksonville Beaches, founding board member Habitat for Humanity of the Jacksonville Beaches, past president Habitat for Humanity of the Jacksonville Beaches, current board member Boys (and Girls) Club of the Jacksonville Beaches, past president Citizens Democracy Corps (U.S. Department of Commerce)--Volunteer to Russia after the fall of the Soviet Union Rotary Club of Mandarin, past president Rotary Club of Mandarin, current board member and Foundation chairman White House Council on Small Business, elected delegate Second White House Conference on Small Business, one of two delegates from Florida appointed by President Ronald Reagan Governor\'s Conference on Small Business, delegate Beaches Sertoma Club, past president Jacksonville Country Day School, former trustee Beaches Quarterback Club, past president Gator Boosters, Inc. at the University of Florida, former board member – four year term of service Junior Achievement (Project Business) consultant Pollcat, former panelist on Channel 7 political commentary program Duval County Republican Executive Committee, former member National Construction Equipment Dealer Councils, past president of three different organizations Jacksonville Equipment Dealers Association, past president RECOGNITION Recognized by The Beaches Leader newspaper as one of fifteen people who made a difference in the Jacksonville Beaches communities in the Twentieth Century Recognized by the mayor of Charleston, South Carolina and the Congressional Record for humanitarian aid to the victims of Hurricane Hugo Golden Hammer Award, Habitat for Humanity Service Above Self Award, Rotarian of the Year - Rotary Club of Mandarin Four Avenues of Service Citation, Rotary International