Veteran. Father. Fighter.
Ed is a graduate of Northeast High School in St. Petersburg, and of Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, in Daytona Beach. He holds a bachelor’s of science degree in aeronautical science.
Ed is a veteran of the United States Air Force and served on active duty flying the F-16 fighter aircraft. He has logged over 1400 hours in all models of the F-16. He also served in the Air Force Reserves as an Air Operations Officer in Central Command at MacDill AFB during the first Gulf War. His decorations include the Air Force Commendation Medal, the Combat Readiness Medal and others. Ed attended the USAF Special Operations School and completed the Special Operations and Middle East Studies Courses.
Ed has lived in St Petersburg since 1976 and recently retired from American Airlines where he flew the Boeing 727, 757, 767 and 777. He has two adult children and three grandsons and is a member at Our Savior Lutheran Church in St. Petersburg. Prior to serving on City Council, Ed was involved with several civic and not for profit organizations including:
- Chairman and Commissioner of the Planning and Community Preservation Commission for the City of St Petersburg
- Board member, Pinellas County Economic Development Council, Pinellas County
- Chairman, Pier Task Force for the St Petersburg Area Chamber of Commerce
- Vice Chairman of the Pier Working Group, City of St Petersburg
- Board member, St Petersburg Chamber of Commerce Public Policy Committee
- Vice Chairman of the Pier Advisory Task Force, City of St Petersburg
- Chairman, Albert Whitted Airport Task Force, City of St Petersburg
- Committee Chairman, Major League Baseball Task Force, St Petersburg Area Chamber of Commerce
With a reputation as a consensus builder who will work with both parties to empower job creators, protect natural resources, and improve infrastructure, Ed is ready to take Tallahassee to task on the important issues affecting our community. We can count on Ed to address skyrocketing insurance rates, housing affordability, reducing crime and ensuring that our children have a quality education.
Floridians are struggling, and our state leaders are failing to get us back on track. It’s time for real leadership in Tallahassee.