Age
45
Education
Doctorate in Business Administration
Hometown
Glen St Mary
County
Baker
Campaign Phone
9045440043
I am running for Florida Chief Financial Officer because Floridians deserve transparency, accountability, and a government that works for the people, not political insiders. As a veteran, former state investigator, small business owner, and insurance professional, I have firsthand experience identifying problems and implementing solutions.
The first issue is insurance affordability and accountability. Floridians continue to face rising premiums with little explanation or relief. I will fight for greater transparency, independent audits, and consumer-focused reforms that hold insurers and government accountable.
The second issue is government transparency and fiscal oversight. Taxpayers deserve to know how their money is being spent. I will make financial information more accessible, strengthen fraud detection efforts, and reduce waste and duplication across state government.
Florida cannot insure its way out of environmental risk, but we can build a more stable and transparent insurance market. We need stronger mitigation efforts by incentivizing homeowners and businesses to harden their properties through grants and premium discounts for roofs, windows, flood protection, and other resiliency improvements.
We must also increase transparency and accountability. Insurance companies seeking rate increases should justify them with independent forensic audits, so Floridians know exactly why costs are rising. Citizens Property Insurance should remain a true insurer of last resort while maintaining financial stability.
Finally, we must reduce unnecessary bureaucracy, improve fraud detection, and promote responsible long-term planning that balances consumer protection with a healthy insurance marketplace. Floridians deserve an insurance system that is affordable, sustainable, and prepared before disasters strike, not one that reacts after the fact.
Florida’s property insurance crisis is being driven by four things: storm risk, reinsurance costs, past insurer insolvencies, and a system that lacks real transparency. But the biggest problem is that Floridians keep being told reforms are working while their premiums keep going up and their rights keep shrinking.
As CFO, I will demand proof. Any company requesting a rate increase should have to justify it with an audit of losses, expenses, reserves, reinsurance costs, executive compensation, affiliate payments, and claim handling practices. I will push to make those financials public so consumers can see why they are paying more. I will strengthen fraud investigations, fight to restore fair consumer protections, and use the Cabinet, DFS, and legislative process to force accountability into Florida’s insurance market.
Florida’s investment priority should be simple: protect taxpayer money, preserve liquidity, and earn a responsible return without gambling with public funds. The state should focus on safety, transparency, long-term stability, and investments that serve Floridians, including infrastructure, disaster readiness, pension security, and economic resilience.
Financial decisions should not be driven by political trends, social pressure, or corporate activism from either side. The CFO’s job is fiduciary, not ideological. Every investment decision should be judged by risk, return, legality, transparency, and benefit to Florida taxpayers. Social issues should never override the duty to protect public money. Accountability must come first.
Florida's biggest economic risks are housing affordability, rising insurance costs, rapid population growth, strained infrastructure, and the protection of our water resources. We must also prepare for increasing energy demands from emerging technologies without overburdening taxpayers or depleting natural resources.
Ignoring these issues could make Florida unaffordable for families, workers, retirees, and small businesses. Growth matters, but it needs to be sustainable.
As CFO, I will advocate for fiscal discipline, long-term planning, and transparency so decisions are based on facts and sound financial principles. Florida's economy will remain strong only if we protect affordability, invest responsibly, and preserve the resources that make our state a great place to live and do business.
Neither should automatically receive the highest priority because conducting broad audits everywhere would be costly and inefficient for taxpayers. My approach is to maximize transparency first. I will work to make state financial information publicly accessible so citizens, journalists, watchdog groups, and policymakers can review how taxpayer dollars are being spent.
When financial irregularities, complaints, or questionable spending patterns are identified, we can then conduct targeted audits where they are truly needed. This approach focuses resources where they will have the greatest impact while reducing unnecessary costs. Accountability should not depend solely on government auditors. Floridians themselves should be able to follow the money and hold their elected officials accountable.
Florida's natural resources are one of our greatest assets and should be protected for future generations. My philosophy is conservation first, responsible stewardship second, and strategic acquisition only when there is a clear public benefit.
We must protect our aquifer, springs, wetlands, state parks, and coastal areas while ensuring taxpayer dollars are spent wisely. I support Florida Forever projects that preserve environmentally sensitive lands, protect water resources, and strengthen flood resilience.
Florida cannot continue to grow without limits while ignoring the strain on our infrastructure and natural resources. Every project should be evaluated for its long-term environmental and financial impact. Conservation is not an obstacle to economic growth. It is an investment in Florida's future and the quality of life that attracts families, businesses, and visitors to our state.
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