Deceased
Full Name:
Greg Evers
Gender:
Male
Family:
Wife: Lori; 3 Children: Stephanie, Jennifer, Rob
Birth Date:
06/16/1955
Birth Place:
Milton, FL
Home City:
Baker, FL
Religion:
Southern Baptist
Attended, Biology, Pensacola State College, 1973-1975
Senator, Florida State Senate, District 2, 2010-2016
Candidate, United States House of Representatives, Florida, District 1, 2016
Representative, Florida State House of Representatives, 2001-2010
Member, Florida House Republican Caucus, 2001-present
Former Member, Appropriations Subcommittee on Criminal and Civil Justice, Florida State Senate
Former Member, Communications, Energy, and Public Utilities Committee, Florida State Senate
Former Member, Criminal Justice Committee, Florida State Senate
Former Member, Environmental Preservation and Conservation Committee, Florida State Senate
Former Member, Military and Veteran Affairs, Space, and Domestic Security Committee, Florida State Senate
Former Member, Transportation Committee, Florida State Senate
Member, House Agriculture & Natural Resources Policy Committee, 2008-2010
Member, House Economic Development Policy Committee, 2009-2010
Member, House Natural Resources Appropriations Committee, 2009-2010
Chair, Joint Legislative Auditing Committee, 2009-2010
Member, Public Safety & Domestic Security Policy Committee, 2009-2010
Member, Economic Transportation & Economic Development Appropriations Council, 2008-2009
Member, House Policy Council, 2008-2009
Chair, House Roads, Bridges & Ports Committee, 2008-2009
Vice-Chair, House Transportation & Economic Development Appropriations Committee, 2008-2009
Member, Committee for a Sustainable Emerald Coast, 2006-2008
Vice-Chair, House Military & Veteran Affairs Committee, 2006-2008
Member, House Transportation/Infrastructure Committee, 2002-2008
Co-Chair/Member, Joint Administrative Procedures Committee, 2007-2008
Member, House Insurance Committee, 2004-2006
Member, House Select Committee to Protect Private Property Rights, 2005-2006
Member, Okaloosa County Overall Advisory Committee, 1995-1997,1998-2001
Owner/Operator, Akers of Strawberries, 1991-present
Farmer/Owner, Greg Evers Farms, 1971-present
Owner/Operator, Baker Farm Center, 1911-present
Member, Milton Rotary Club, 2001-present
Member, Beaver Creek Baptist Church, present
Member, Crestview Lion's Club, present
Life Member, National Rifle Association, present
Member, Okaloosa County Farm Bureau, present
Member, Advisory Committee, Okaloosa County Farm Bureau, 1995-1997, 1998-2001
President, Okaloosa County Farm Bureau, 1998-2001
Member, Okaloosa County Farm Service Agency, 1996-2001
Member, Yellow River Soil & Water Conservation District, 1994-2001
Chairman, Yellow River Soil & Water Conservation District, 1997
Awards:
Florida Farm Bureau, Outstanding Legislator Award (2004); Northwest Florida Independent Pharmacists, Legislative Award of Recognition (2003); Small County Coalition, Recognition of Legislative Leadership (2002); Florida Forestry Association, Legislator of the Year (2006); Florida Association of Agriculture Educators, Legislator of the Year (2005); Agriculturalist of the Year (2002); Christian Coalition Faith and Family Legislative Awards (?03, ?04, ?06); Life Member with "A+" Rating from the NRA & Unified Sportsmen of Florida; Legislator of the Year, Florida Farm Bureau (2004); 95% Lifetime Voting Record, Associated Industries of Florida; "A" Rating, Florida Chamber of Commerce (2002, 2003, 2004, 2006, 2007); Okaloosa Walton College, Recognition of Contributions & Dedication to Higher Education (2002); Okaloosa County Farm Family of the Year (1998).
Current Car:
GMC Sierra Pick-up
Father's Name:
John Robert Evers
Father's Occupation:
Retired
Favorite Book:
The Bible
Favorite Color:
Blue
Favorite Food:
Hamburgers
Favorite President and Why:
Ronald Reagan - His optimism, hope and example.
Favorite Quote:
There is no limit to what a man can achieve if he does not care who gets the credit. -Ronald Reagan.
Favorite Sport:
Basketball
Favorite Type of Music:
Country Music & Gospel Music
Hobbies or Special Talents:
Meeting new people, growing strawberries, spending time with family and friends.
Mother's Name:
Jequita Evers
Mother's Occupation:
Retired
Names of Grandchildren:
Alli (4 years old) & Rex (1 year old)
Number of Grandchildren:
2
Personal Hero and Why:
My Father - Because his life every day represents all I aspire to be as a father and a man.
Priority Issues:
Economic Recovery & Development, Reduction of Fuel Costs & Expansion of Alternative Energy Options, Property Insurance Reform, Property Tax Reduction & Reform, Preservation & Protection of Northwest Florida Family Values, Excellence in Education.
Reason for Seeking Public Office:
A Desire to Serve My Community and to Return through Service Many of the Blessings that have been given to me.