Biography:
— Representative from Florida.
— Born in Fort Lauderdale, Broward County, Fla., September 25, 1961.
— Graduated from Miami Shores Preparatory High School, Miami Shores, Fla., 1979.
— Attended the University of South Florida, Tampa, Fla.
— Marketing executive.
— Member of the Florida state house of representatives, 1988-1992, 2000-2002.
— Member of the Florida state senate, 1992-2000.
— Elected as a Republican to the One Hundred Eighth and to the eleven succeeding Congresses (January 3, 2003-present).