Wilton Simpson

Wilton Simpson REPRepublican

Commissioner of Agriculture

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Wilton SimpsonREPRepublican Commissioner of Agriculture
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Wilton Earl Simpson (born June 28, 1966) is an American politician who has served as the Florida Commissioner of Agriculture since 2023. From 2012 to 2022, he served as a member of the Florida Senate, representing areas around Citrus, Hernando, and Pasco Counties. He was elected Senate President for the 2020–2022 legislature.

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Education4 - 4 of 2
Leadership Pasco
Graduated
2002
Pasco Hernandez Community College
AA
1997
Past Positions1 - 8 of 8
Commissioner
Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
2023 - Current
President
Florida State Senate
2020 - 2022
Senator
Florida State Senate
2016 - 2022
Majority Leader
Florida State Senate
2016 - 2018
Senator
Florida State Senate
2012 - 2016
Owner
Simpson Environmental Services, Incorporated
Current
Owner
Simpson Farms, Incorporated
Current
Founding Board Member
Florida Traditions Bank
Other Experience1 - 23 of 23
Board Member
Pasco-Hernando Community College
Current
Chair
Pasco County Fair Association
Current
Member
Kiwanis Club of Dade County
Current
Member
Sumter County Chamber of Commerce
Current
Member
Florida Farm Bureau
Current
Member
West Pasco Chamber of Commerce
Current
Member
Hernando County Chamber of Commerce
Current
Campaign Volunteer
Adam Putnam
Campaign Volunteer
Pam Bondi
Former Chair
Premier Community Healthcare
Former Chair
San Antonio Dixie Youth League
Former Chair
Pasco Economic Development Council
Former Chair
Dade City Chamber of Commerce
Former Chair
Habitat for Humanity
Former President
Pasco County Farm Bureau
Former President
East Pasco Boys & Girls Club
Member
Republican Executive Committee, Pasco County
Former Chair
Innovation, Industry, and Technology Committee, Florida State Senate
Former Member
Education Committee, Florida State Senate
Former Member
Appropriations Committee, Florida State Senate
Former Member
Subcommittee on Transportation, Tourism, and Economic Development, Florida State Senate
Former Member
Rules Committee, Florida State Senate
Former Member
Joint Legislative Budget Commission, Florida State Senate
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