FCSBM to host 2 Virtual Town Hall Meetings this week: Rep Erik Fresen on Monday and Sen. Don Gaetz on Wednesday

FCSBM founding Executive Board Members with Chair Fresen at our Legislative Reception 2015 l to r Bridget Ziegler, Erika Donalds, Erik Fresen, Jeff Bergosh, and Shawn Frost

The Florida Coalition of School Board Members is hosting a series of online Town-hall meetings with key legislators throughout this session, starting this week.

Monday's online chat was with State Rep. Erik Fresen.  about chairman Fresen:

current legislative assignments:

Education Appropriations Subcommittee  Chair 
Appropriations Committee
Education Committee
Joint Legislative Budget Commission
K-12 Subcommittee 

Prior Committee Assignments for 2014 - 2016 Term:

Economic Affairs Committee 

Biographical Information:

City of Residence:  Miami

Occupation:  Land Use Consultant

Spouse:  Ethel Fresen

Child(ren):  Adrian, Julian, Paulina

Education:  Florida State University, B.S.

Born:  June 9, 1976, Miami, FL

Religious Affiliation:  Catholic 

Legislative Service

Elected to the Florida House of Representatives in 2008, reelected subsequently

Legislative Aide, 2000-2002

Other Public Service

Beacon Council, board member

Blue Ribbon Committee on Workforce Housing

Children's Home Society, board member

School Concurrency Task Force

Educational Facilities Benefit District, past Chair

Republican Party of Miami-Dade, past Chair