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About Will

Councils/Committee Membership

  • Committee on Conservation & State Lands - Chair
  • Committee on K-12
  • Environment & Natural Resources Council
  • Policy & Budget Council

Biographical Information

City of Residence: Carrabelle
Occupation: Independent Marketing Director
Spouse: Constance Faith Messer, of Woodville
Child(ren): Sterling, Jonathan, Collins
Education: Florida School of Banking, 1990
Born: April 10, 1960, Apalachicola, FL
History: 7th Generation Floridian; Ralph G. Kendrick, father, served on Franklin County Commission 1980-1984; Cheryl Sanders, sister, serves as Franklin County Commission Chair
Moved to Florida: 1960
Religious Affiliation: Methodist
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