Senator Joe Gruters

Personal & Career
Legislative Service

    Elected to the Senate in 2018, reelected subsequently
    House of Representatives, 2016-2018

Other Public Service

    The National Railroad Passenger Corporation (Amtrak), President, appointed and awaiting Senate confirmation
    Electoral College, Florida member, 2016
    Florida State University Board of Trustees, member
    Florida Sports Foundation Board of Directors, member
    Sarasota County Planning Commission, Chairman

Honors and Awards:
    Florida Homebuilder Association, Senator of the Year, 2019
    Fraternal Order of Police, Senator of the Year, 2019
    Florida Chamber of Commerce, Distinguished Advocate, 2018, 2019
    Small County Coalition Appreciation Award, 2019
    Associated Industries of Florida, Champion of Business, 2018

Affiliations:
University of South Florida, Community Leadership Council

Biographical Information
Occupation: 	Certified Public Accountant
Spouse: 	Sydney Spence of Citrus Hills, FL
Children: 	Spencer, Jack Ryan, Elle
Education: 	
    Florida State University, B.S., 1999
    University of South Florida, M.B.A., 2003

Born: 	in Tampa, Florida
Religious Affiliation: 	Roman Catholic
Recreation: 	College football, mountaineering, heli-skiing, concerts

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