Scott Franklin

Professional Background

Scott Franklin is a U.S. representative, former naval aviator and insurance executive. His official biography describes 26 years of Navy service, including active-duty and reserve periods, 20 years leading Lanier Upshaw, later work at BKS Partners and service as a Lakeland city commissioner and mayor pro tempore.

Experience

• United States Navy aviator: 26 years, including 14 active-duty and 12 reserve years (official biography)
• President and CEO, Lanier Upshaw: 20 years (official biography)
• Managing partner, BKS Partners, after the January 2020 merger
• Lakeland city commissioner and mayor pro tempore

Education

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  United States Naval Academy: graduate, 1986

• Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University: MBA

• Air Command and Staff College: graduate (military professional education)

• Wharton School: Executive Leadership Development Program (executive education)

Office & Authority

Represents this current congressional district in the U.S. House.

Follow the Money

Reporting period: 2025-01-01 – 2026-09-30.

Reported Receipts

$987,521.71

Cash on Hand

$1,075,844.45

Reported Disbursements

$393,572.74

Loans

$0.00

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Sources & Further Records

Biography & Background

Portrait & Credits

U.S. House of Representatives / Office of the Clerk · Public domain — U.S. government official portrait

Official Records

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