About Will
Councils/Committee Membership
- Committee on Conservation & State Lands - Chair
- Committee on K-12
- Environment & Natural Resources Council
- Policy & Budget Council
Biographical Information
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City of Residence: |
Carrabelle
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Occupation: |
Independent Marketing Director |
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Spouse: |
Constance Faith Messer, of Woodville |
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Child(ren): |
Sterling, Jonathan, Collins |
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Education: |
Florida School of Banking, 1990 |
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Born: |
April 10, 1960, Apalachicola, FL |
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History: |
7th Generation Floridian; Ralph G. Kendrick, father, served on Franklin County Commission
1980-1984; Cheryl Sanders, sister, serves as Franklin County Commission Chair
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Moved to Florida: |
1960
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Religious Affiliation: |
Methodist |
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Recreational Interest: |
fishing, hunting |
Legislative Service
- Elected to the House in 2000, reelected subsequently
Other Public Service
- Franklin County School Board, District 2, 1986-2000, Chairman 1992-1999
Affiliations
- Big Bend Hospice, Inc., Board Member
- Carrabelle Lions Club, past President
- Carrabelle United Methodist Church, past Administrative Council Chairman, past Treasurer
- Carrabelle Chamber of Commerce, President 1997
- Florida School Board Association, Board of Directors 1994-1996
- Carrabelle Band Boosters, past Treasurer
Highlights
- The Florida Building Materials Association, Legislator of the Year 2004
- The Property Appraisers Association of Florida, Outstanding Legislator Award 2001,
2002, 2004
- Military Order of Stars and Bars, Special 66 Reunion Medallion for Historical Preservation
2003
- Florida Chamber of Commerce, "A" Honor Roll 2002
- Small County Coalition, Special Recognition 2001, 2003
- The National Rifle Association, "A" rating 2002
- Florida Association of Counties, Freshman Legislator of the Year 2001
- Florida Chamber of Commerce, Top 20 Freshman Quick Starter 2001
- Florida School Boards Association, Legislator of the Year 2001
- The Trust for Land, Legislative Leadership Award 2001
- Florida Association of County Clerks, Special Recognition
- The Florida Greyhound Owners and Breeders Association, Legislator of the Year