Don Gaetz

Professional Background

Don Gaetz’s professional background includes retired healthcare executive. Public service: Elected to the Senate in 2024, prior Senate 2006-2016 Senate President 2012-2014; Florida Ethics Commissioner, 2021-2023; Triumph Gulf Coast, Chairman, 2018-2023; Constitution Revision Commission, 2017-2018. Education: Concordia College, B.S., Religion and Political Science, 1971; Troy State University, Master of Public Administration, 1999.

Experience

• Elected to the Senate in 2024, prior Senate 2006-2016 Senate President 2012-2014
• Florida Ethics Commissioner, 2021-2023
• Triumph Gulf Coast, Chairman, 2018-2023
• Constitution Revision Commission, 2017-2018
• Okaloosa School Board, elected Superintendent, 2000-2006
• Okaloosa School Board, Chairman, 1995-1996, Member, 1994-2000
• Seaside, Florida, Town Chairman, 1990-1991

Education

• Concordia College, B.S., Religion and Political Science, 1971
• Troy State University, Master of Public Administration, 1999

Office & Authority

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