Tommy Gregory
American politician from Florida
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Tommy Gregory is a Republican politician and former member of the Florida House of Representatives who represented parts of eastern Manatee County from 2018 to 2024.
72nd district (2022–2024)
Tommy Gregory | |
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| 7th President of the State College of Florida | |
| Assumed office July 1, 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Carol F. Probstfeld |
| Member of the Florida House of Representatives | |
| In office November 6, 2018 – June 30, 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Joe Gruters |
| Succeeded by | Bill Conerly |
| Constituency | 73rd district (2018–2022) 72nd district (2022–2024) |
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| Born | January 11, 1972 Tampa, Florida, U.S. |
| Party | Republican |
| Spouse | Erica Gregory |
| Children | 3 |
| Alma mater | United States Air Force Academy University of Texas School of Law |
| Occupation | Attorney |
| Website | electtommygregory.com |
Early life and education
Born in Tampa in 1972, Gregory attended the United States Air Force Academy from 1990 to 1994, graduating with a B.S. in economics, with military distinction. From 1997 to 2000, Gregory attended the University of Texas School of Law, graduating with a J.D., with honors.
Early career
Gregory served in the United States Air Force for 20 years, where he achieved the rank of lieutenant colonel and served as a judge advocate general and prosecutor.[1] After his military work, Gregory practiced law in Sarasota and managed a small business with his wife, Erica.[2]
Florida House of Representatives
Gregory defeated Democrat Liv Coleman in the November 6, 2018 general election, winning 61.87% of the vote.[3] He was reelected subsequently in 2020 and 2022, winning 64.5% and 66.7% of the vote, respectively.
During his tenure, Gregory has been a member and chair of the House Judiciary Committee, and a member of the House Appropriations Committee. As of 2024, Gregory has sponsored over 20 bills.[4]
State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota
In 2024, Gregory was hired as president of State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota.[5] He resigned from the legislature on June 30, 2024.[6]
