Senator Mel Martinez

Florida, Republican
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Personal Information
 
Name
Mel Martinez
 
Birth Place
Sagua La Grande, Cuba
 
Birth Date
10/23/1946
 
Education
JD, Florida State University,1973
BA, International Affairs, Florida State University,1969
AA, Orlando Junior College, 1967.

 
Religion
Catholic
 
Family
Wife: Kitty
3 Children: Andrew, John, Lauren.
 
 
 
 
Professional Experience
Of Counsel, Akerman Senterfitt, 2004-present
Partner, Martinez & Dalton, 1989-1998
Partner, Connor & Martinez, 1986-1989
Partner, Wooten, Honeywell, Kest & Martinez, 1976-1986
Billings, Frederick, Wooten & Honeywell, 1973-1976.

 
Political Experience
Senator, United States Senate, 2005-present
Secretary, United States Department of Housing & Urban Development, 2001-2003
Florida Co-Chair, Bush-Cheney Presidential Campaign, 2000
Delegate, Republican National Convention, 1996, 2000
Chair, Orange County Government, 1988-2000
Commissioner, Orlando Utilities Commission, 1992-1997
Florida Co-Chair, Dole-Kemp Presidential Campaign, 1996
Candidate, Lieutenant Governor, 1994
President, Board of Education, Bishop Moore High School, 1993-1994.

 
Organizations
Board of Directors, United American Bank, 1993-1998
Board of Trustees, United Arts, 1995-1996
Vice President, Delaney Park Little League, 1991-1993
Board of Directors, Orlando Chamber of Commerce, 1989-1992
Vice President, Catholic Social Services, Diocese of Orlando, 1978-1986
Florida Bar Board Certified Civil Trial Lawyer, 1983
National Board of Trial Advocacy Certified Civil Trial Lawyer, 1981
Supreme Court of Florida, 1973
Florida Bar, 1973
Board of Directors, Colonial Bank
Board of Visitors, Florida State University
Advisory Committee, Hispanic Business Initiative Fund
President, Orlando Chapter, Legatus
Coach, Little League
Board of Trustees, Chairman, Minority/Women Business Enterprise Alliance, Incorporated
Member, Saint James Cathedral Parish
Member, United States Constitution Bicentennial Commission.

 
Current Office
Senator
 
State
Florida
 
Party
Republican
 
First Elected
11/02/2004
 
County
Escambia, Holmes, Okaloosa (part), Santa Rosa, Walton (part), Washington. Cities and townships: Bonifay, Carryville, Crestview, DeFuniak Springs, Destin, Fountain, Freeport, Ft. Walton Beach, Gulf Breeze, Jay, Laurel Hill, Lynn Haven, Milton, Noma, Pace, Paxton, Pensacola, Sunnyside, Westville, and Youngstown. Population (2000), 639,295.
 
Zipcodes
32501-09, 32511-14, 32516, 32520-24, 32526, 32530-31, 32533- 42, 32544, 32547-49, 32559-72, 32577-79, 32580, 32583, 32588, 32591, 32598
 
Washington, D.C. Address
356 Russell Senate Office Building
Washington, DC 20510
Phone: 202-224-3041
Fax: 202-228-5171
 
District Address
5100 West Kennedy Boulevard, Suite 190
Tampa, FL 33609
Phone: 813-207-0509
Fax: 813-287-9453
 
District Address
1650 Prudential Drive, Suite 220
Jacksonville, FL 32207
Phone: 904-398-8586
Fax: 904-398-8591
 
District Address
3301 East Tamiami Trail Building F, Suite 223
Naples, FL 34112
Phone: 239-774-3367
Fax: 239-774-2906
 
District Address
800 Douglas Road Suite 148
Coral Gables, FL 33134
Phone: 305-444-8332
Fax: 305-444-8449
 
District Address
1 North Palafox Street Suite 159
Pensacola, FL 32502
Phone: 850-433-2603
Fax: 850-433-2554
 
District Address
315 East Robinson Street Landmark Center 1, Suite 475
Orlando, FL 32801
Phone: 407-254-2573
Fax: 407-423-0941
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Committees
Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs
Energy and National Resources
Foreign Relations
Special Committee on Aging
born in St. Petersburg, FL, June 27, 1959
education: B.S., University of Florida, 1984
professional: real estate broker
public service: Executive Assistant to the Commissioner of Agriculture, 1984-88
Environmental Land Management Study Commission, 1992
Santa Rosa County Planning Board Vice Chairman, 1996-98
elected to the U.S. Senate on November 2, 2004. Office Listings http://martinez.senate.gov 317 Hart Senate Office Building, Washington, DC 20510.. (202) 224-3041 Chief of Staff.--John Little. FAX: 228-5171 Legislative Director.--Tripp Baird. 315 East Robinson Street, Landmark Center 1, Suite 475, (407) 254-2573 Orlando, FL 32801..................................... REPRESENTATIVES
 
 
 
 
Caucuses:
Presidential Appointment, Commission for Assistance to a Free Cuba, 2003
President's Advisory Commission on Educational Excellence for Hispanic Americans, 2002
United States Interagency Council on Homelessness, 2002
President, Orlando Utilities Commission, 1994-1997
Corporate Council, Economic Development Commission, 1996
Member, Nominating Board, City of Orlando, 1989-1992
Chair, Mayor's Hispanic Advisory Committee, City of Orlando, 1981-1989
Chair, Orlando Housing Authority, 1984-1986
Chair, Ninth Judicial Circuit Nominating Commission
Chair, Orange County Public Schools Finance Committee.
 
 
 
 
 
 
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