Tommy Gregory

Tommy Gregory
Member of the Florida House of Representatives
from the 72nd district
In office
November 8, 2022
(redistricted) – June 30, 2024
Preceded byFiona McFarland
Member of the Florida House of Representatives
from the 73rd district
In office
November 6, 2018 – November 8, 2022
Preceded byJoe Gruters
Succeeded byFiona McFarland
Personal details
Born (1972-01-11) January 11, 1972 (age 52)
Tampa, Florida, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
SpouseErica Gregory
Children3
Residence(s)Sarasota, Florida, U.S.
Alma materUnited States Air Force Academy
University of Texas School of Law
OccupationAttorney
Websiteelecttommygregory.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

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

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

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

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

  1. ^ Young, Mark (19 October 2018). "Liv Coleman, Tommy Gregory vie to represent East Manatee in Florida House". Bradenton Herald. Retrieved 7 November 2018.
  2. ^ "About Tommy - Tommy Gregory for State House District 72". Retrieved Jan 4, 2024.
  3. ^ "Florida Election Watch - State Representative". Retrieved 11 December 2018.
  4. ^ "Tommy Gregory - Ballotpedia". Retrieved Jan 4, 2024.
  5. ^ Ogles, Jacob (April 7, 2024). "Tommy Gregory selected as new State College of Florida President". Florida Politics. Retrieved July 7, 2024.
  6. ^ "Tommy Gregory". Florida House of Representatives. Retrieved July 7, 2024.
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