Member, 2004-2007, and Chair, 2007, 13th Judicial District, Judicial Nominating Commission. Recipient: Award for Outstanding Florida Mason, 1997; Brandon Community Service Award; Brandon Small Business Leader of the Year, 1990; Volunteer of the Year, Missing Childrens Help Center, 1990. 2004 Bush-Cheney Regional Chair. General Counsel, Grand Lodge of Florida, Free and Accepted Masons, 1997; Legal Counsel, Egypt Shrine Temple; Royal Order of Jesters, National Jurisprudence and Laws Committee; President: Brandon Chamber of Commerce; Kiwanis Club of Brandon. Founding Director and General Counsel, Platinum Bank. Golden Chief, Florida State University Seminole Boosters Board of Directors. President's Club, Florida State Alumni Association; Ducks Unlimited, Manager and Coach, South Brandon Little League. Board of Directors, Florida Orthopedic Foundation. Member: Republican Party of Florida Legal Response Team, 2002; Brandon Chamber of Commerce 2008 Key Citizen Award.