Candidate: Bradley Goodbread

Bradley G. Goodbread is a sixth generation Florida Rancher/Farmer/Businessman from a long line of Florida Farmers & Ranchers. From a Florida Pioneer Family that settled Hamilton County (1800 - Lake City) and Broward County (1910 - Oakland Park, Davie, Fort Lauderdale), Brad has an eye on the Past/History of Florida and a keen focus on the Future of Florida & Okeechobee! His father, George A. Goodbread moved the Family to Okeechobee in 1969 to continue their Agricultural endeavors/heritage as the mind numbing exponential growth in South Florida pushed many Farming & Ranching Families to Okeechobee in the 1960's. Brad started Kindergarten in Okeechobee in 1969 and graduated from Okeechobee High School in 1982. While attending Okeechobee High School, Brad was a member of several FFA (Future Farmers of America) Vocational Agriculture Livestock Judging Teams, Parliamentary Procedure Team, Showed Cattle & Hogs and was the President of the local Okeechobee Brahman FFA Chapter during his Senior Year.

Bradley G. Goodbread was re-elected to the Board of County Commissioners in November 2020 with a term to expire in November 2024.  He is currently serving as the 2nd Vice Chair and He has completed all 3 of the Florida Association of Counties Commissioner Certification Programs:

* Certified County Commissioner (Mandatory after election)

* Advanced Certified County Commissioner I (Voluntary Education Course)

* Advanced Certified County Commissioner II (Voluntary Education Course)

Education:

Okeechobee High School 1982

     President of FFA - 1981-82

Indian River Community College 1983 - 84

Texas A&M University:

    * Bachelors of Agriculture  Economics - 1987

     * Master's of Agriculture Economics - Land Economics and Real Estate - 1989

* Member of Alpha Gamma Rho (AGR) Agricultural Fraternity

Professional Licenses:

* Florida Health & Life Insurance Sales License - 2005

* Florida Real Estate Sales License - 2003

* Concealed Weapons Permit - 2004

* US Coast Guard OUPV Captains License - 2007

* Federal Aviation Administration - Private Pilot Lic - 1996 - Present

He represents the Board of County Commissioners on the following Boards and Committees:

2022-2023 LOCAL BOARD AND COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS:
* County Coalition for Lake Okeechobee (Alternate)
* FDOT Bike & Pedestrian Partnership Council
* Heartland Library Cooperative Board - Treasurer since 2019
* Tourist Development Council - Chairman since 2015
* Treasure Coast Community Services Agency Board - Vice Chair 2023
* Treasure Coast Council of Local Governments - Chairman 2023