Candidate: Janet H. Adkins

The first in her family to graduate from college with a four-year degree, Janet Adkins earned her Bachelor of Science in Information Science from the University of North Florida, maintaining a full-time class load, working a part-time job through her university experience and graduating Magna Cum Laude. Immediately after graduation, Janet started her technology career and began her graduate studies part-time while working full-time. She attained a Master in Business Administration three years later. Janet spent 12 years refining both her leadership and technical skills as an information technology specialist and project manager at Information Systems of Florida. Her involvement there culminated in client partner status.

Janet has served Nassau County in elected office, as a volunteer in our schools, and on various boards in our community, including:

·         Nassau County Planning & Zoning Board

·         Nassau County Alcohol, Crime & Drug Abatement Coalition

·         Nassau County Community Alliance

·         ElderSource – Area Agency on Aging and the Aging & Disability Resource Center

·         Nassau County School Board

·         Florida House of Representatives.

Janet is endorsed by Sheriff Bill Leeper, Clerk of Court John Crawford, and Duval County Supervisor of Elections Jerry Holland.

Janet spent four years as the Chief Administrative Officer for her family’s business, providing budgeting, accounting, training, and technology implementation. 

Janet has been married to her husband, Doug, for 27 years.They have started a foundation, Emily’s Promise, to honor their daughter. Their son, Douglas, received his degree in Biochemistry/Molecular Biology cum laude from the Honors College at the University of South Carolina and is applying to medical school.​ Janet and Doug live in Fernandina Beach and are members of Blackrock Baptist Church in Yulee.