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Scott FranklinREPRepublican United States Representative, FL-18
59
Years of Age
6
Years of Experience
FLResidence (state)

Clifford Scott Franklin (born August 23, 1964) is an American politician and businessman who has served in the United States House of Representatives since 2021. He represented Florida's 15th congressional district from 2021 to 2023, and has represented Florida's 18th district since 2023. He is a member of the Republican Party.

Education6 - 6 of 4
Wharton School of Business
Graduated Executive Leadership Development Program
2003
Armed Forces Staff College
Graduated
1996 - 1997
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
MBA
1992 - 1994
United States Naval Academy
BS Oceanography
1982 - 1986
Past Positions1 - 6 of 6
Representative
United States House of Representatives, Florida
2023 - Current
City Commissioner
City of Lakeland, Florida
2018 - 2023
Representative
United States House of Representatives, Florida
2021 - 2023
President
President/CEO Company Name Lanier Upshaw, Incorporated
2000 - 2020
Commander
United States Naval Reserve
2000 - 2012
Served
United States Navy
1986 - 2000
Other Experience1 - 13 of 13
Elder
First Presbyterian Church of Lakeland
Current
Managing Partner
Baldwin Krystyn Sherman Partners
2020 - Current
Chair
Young Presidents Organization, Florida Chapter
2011 - 2012
Member
Lakeland Downtown Development Authority
Member
Lakeland Chamber of Commerce
Member
Central Florida Speech and Hearing Center
Member
Barney Barnett School of Business and Free Enterprise at Florida Southern College
Member
Lakeland Rotary Club
Member
Lakeland Economic Development Council
Member
Appropriations Committee, United States House of Representatives
2023 - Current
Former Member
House Armed Services Committee
Former Member
House Committee on Oversight and Reform
Former Member
House Armed Services Subcommittee on Intelligence and Special Operations