Phil Ashler
American politician
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Phil Ashler (October 15, 1914 – April 27, 2009) was an American politician. He served as a Democratic member for the 3rd district of the Florida House of Representatives.[1][2]
Philip Frederic Ashler | |
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Ashler in 1975 | |
| Member of the Florida House of Representatives from Escambia County | |
| In office 1963–1967 | |
| Member of the Florida House of Representatives from the 3rd district | |
| In office 1967–1968 | |
| Preceded by | District established |
| Succeeded by | Tom Tobiassen |
| Treasurer of Florida | |
| In office 1975–1976 | |
| Governor | Reubin Askew |
| Preceded by | Thomas D. O'Malley Jr. |
| Succeeded by | Bill Gunter |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 15, 1914 New York, U.S. |
| Died | April 27, 2009 (aged 94) |
| Party | Democratic |
| Alma mater | St. John's College Harvard University |
Life and career
Ashler was born in New York. He received his Bachelor of Business Administration from St. John's College and his Master of Business Administration from Harvard Business School.[3][4]
In 1963, Ashler was elected to the Florida House of Representatives.[2] In 1967, he was elected as the first representative for the newly-established 3rd district. He served until 1968, when he was succeeded by Tom Tobiassen.[1][2]
Ashler served as treasurer of Florida from 1975 to 1976.[5]
Ashler died on April 27, 2009 in Tallahassee, Florida, at the age of 94.[6][4]
