Tommy Gregory
Tommy Gregory | |
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| Member of the Florida House of Representatives from the 72nd district | |
| In office November 8, 2022 (redistricted) – June 30, 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Fiona McFarland |
| Member of the Florida House of Representatives from the 73rd district | |
| In office November 6, 2018 – November 8, 2022 | |
| Preceded by | Joe Gruters |
| Succeeded by | Fiona McFarland |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 11, 1972 Tampa, Florida, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Erica Gregory |
| Children | 3 |
| Residence(s) | Sarasota, Florida, U.S. |
| Alma mater | United States Air Force Academy University of Texas School of Law |
| Occupation | Attorney |
| Website | electtommygregory.com |
Tommy Gregory is a Republican politician and former member of the Florida House of Representatives who represented parts of eastern Manatee County from 2018 to 2024.
Early life and Education
[edit]Born in Tampa in 1972, Gregory attended the United States Air Force Academy from 1990 to 1994, graduating with a B.S. in Economics, with military distinction. From 1997 to 2000, Gregory attended the University of Texas School of Law, graduating with a J.D., with honors.
Early career
[edit]Gregory served in the United States Air Force for 20 years, where he achieved the rank of lieutenant colonel and served as a judge advocate general and prosecutor.[1] After his military work, Gregory practiced law in Sarasota and managed a small business with his wife, Erica.[2]
Florida House of Representatives
[edit]Gregory defeated Democrat Liv Coleman in the November 6, 2018 general election, winning 61.87% of the vote.[3] He was reelected subsequently in 2020 and 2022, winning 64.5% and 66.7% of the vote, respectively.
During his tenure, Gregory has been a member and chair of the House Judiciary Committee, and a member of the House Appropriations Committee. As of 2024, Gregory has sponsored over 20 bills.[4]
State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota
[edit]In 2024, Gregory was hired as president of State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota.[5] He resigned from the Legislature on June 30, 2024.[6]
References
[edit]- ^ Young, Mark (19 October 2018). "Liv Coleman, Tommy Gregory vie to represent East Manatee in Florida House". Bradenton Herald. Retrieved 7 November 2018.
- ^ "About Tommy - Tommy Gregory for State House District 72". Retrieved Jan 4, 2024.
- ^ "Florida Election Watch - State Representative". Retrieved 11 December 2018.
- ^ "Tommy Gregory - Ballotpedia". Retrieved Jan 4, 2024.
- ^ Ogles, Jacob (April 7, 2024). "Tommy Gregory selected as new State College of Florida President". Florida Politics. Retrieved July 7, 2024.
- ^ "Tommy Gregory". Florida House of Representatives. Retrieved July 7, 2024.
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