Russell Patterson's Biography
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Full Name:
Russell Patterson
Gender:
Male
Family:
Wife: Candy
Birth Date:
08/06/1952
Birth Place:
Port Arthur, TX
Home City:
Port Arthur, TX
Religion:
Christian
Hillsborough Community College, 2010
MA, Business Management, Central Michigan University, 1981
BS, Economics, United States Air Force Academy, 1974
Candidate, Florida State House of Representatives, District 60, 2010
Field Director, Florida Consumer Action Network, 2004-2005
Organizer, United for a Fair Economy, 2003-2004
Organizer, Fair Taxes for All Coalition, 2003
Field Director, Bill Curry for Governor, 2002
Organizer, Charile Dooley for Congress, 2000
Field Director, Pennsylvania 4th Congressional District Coordinated Campaign, 2000
President, River Trace Residents Association, 2006-2010
Treasurer, West Central Florida Health Council, 2010
Board Member, West Central Florida Health Council, 2009-2010
Board Member, Wilson Highway 301 Task Force, 2001-2003
Teacher, School District of Hillsborough County, 2008-2010
Organizer, Equality Florida, 2006-2008
Field Director, Strategic Consulting Group, 2004-2005
Organizer, United for a Fair Economy, 2003-2004
Organizer/Field Director, Strategic Consulting Group, 2002-2003
Executive Director, Wilson County Fair, 2001-2002
Organizer/Field Director, Strategic Consulting Group, 2000
General Manager, Cambridge Arctic Shelf Programme, 1995-1999
International Plans and Negotiations Officer, United States Air Force, 1989-1994
US Air Force Officer, United States Air Force, 1974-1994
Munitions Officer, United States Air Force, 1985-1989
Plans Officer, United State Air Force, 1983-1985
KC 135 Navigator, United States Air Force, 1976-1983
Member, American Legian, 2001-2010
Member, Military Officers Association, 1993-2010
Member, Rotary, 2001-2010
Board Member, Unitarian Universalist Church of Tampa, 2006-2009
Treasurer, Unitarian Universalist Church of Tampa, 2007-2008
Voter Registration Training, Wilson National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, 2001-2004
Favorite Quote:
Duty is the sublimest word in the English language. You should do your duty in all things. You can never do more. You should never wish to do less.
Priority Issues:
Education
Environment
Economy
Reason for Seeking Public Office:
I'm running because the leadership in Tallahassee has not done their duty for the citizens of Florida. They have not done their duty for our Education system, for our economy, or for our environment. We can do better!