Allan Bense
American businessman and politician
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Allan G. Bense (born October 6, 1951) is an American businessman and politician.[3][4] He served in the Florida House of Representatives from 1998 to 2006. He serves as the chairman and chief executive officer of Bense Enterprises.[5]
Allan Bense | |
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| 93rd Speaker of the Florida House of Representatives | |
| In office November 16, 2004 – November 21, 2006 | |
| Preceded by | Johnnie Byrd |
| Succeeded by | Marco Rubio |
| Member of the Florida House of Representatives from the 6th district | |
| In office November 3, 1998 – November 7, 2006 | |
| Preceded by | Scott Clemons[1] |
| Succeeded by | Jimmy Patronis[2] |
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| Born | October 6, 1951 |
| Party | Republican |
| Spouse | Tonie Johnson |
| Profession | Businessman |
| Religion | Methodist |
Biography
Early life
Allan Bense was born in Panama City, Florida, on October 6, 1951, and the youngest child of Herbert and Bette Bense.[3][4] Both of his parents died at the age of 45; he worked his way through junior high school, high school, and college as a janitor, waiter, mechanic, salesman, and heavy equipment operator.[4] He received his MBA from Florida State University in 1974.
Career
He was a member of the Florida House of Representatives from 1998 through 2006.[3] He was Speaker of the House from 2004 through 2006.
Personal life
He married his wife Tonie Johnson Bense in 1975, and they have three children. Bense's older sister, Judith A. Bense, was president of the University of West Florida.[4]