Wilton Simpson Republican - Tallahassee

Personal & Career

Legislative Service

• Elected to the Senate in 2012, reelected subsequently
• Majority (Republican) Leader, 2016-2018

Other Public Service

• Pasco Hernando Community College, Board Member

Honors and Awards

• National Alliance on Mental Illness, Dancing with the Stars Fundraising Award, 2015
• Florida Farm Bureau Federation, Champion for Agriculture, 2015
• Florida Tax Collectors Association, Taxpayer Advocate of the Year, 2015
• Natural Gas Vehicle Public Policy Champion, 2015
• Florida Chamber, Distinguished Advocate, 2014
• Florida Nursery, Growers & Landscaping Association, Legislator of the Year, 2014
• Florida Retail Federation, Legislator of the Year, 2014
• Florida Farm Bureau Federation, Champion for Agriculture, 2014
• National Waste & Recycling Association, Legislator of the Year, 2013
• Nature Coast Chapter, Association of Fundraising Professionals, Philanthropist of the Year, 2013
• Florida League of Cities, Legislative Appreciation Award, 2013
• Florida Fruit & Vegetable Association (FFVA), Legislator of the Year, 2013
• Florida Association of Counties (FAC), Legislative Leadership Award, 2013
• Associated Industries of Florida Environmental & Agricultural Sustainability Council, Champion for Business Award, 2013
• Florida Electric Cooperatives Association, Legislator of the Year, 2013
• Florida Forestry Association, Legislator of the Year, 2013
• Florida Natural Gas Association, Legislator of the Year, 2013
• Florida Sheriffs Association, Legislative Champion, 2013
• Farm Bureau, Legislator of the Year, 2013
• Dade City Chamber of Commerce, Richard Tombrink Lifetime Achievement Award, 2011

Affiliations

• Kiwanis Club of Dade City, Member
• West Pasco Chamber of Commerce, Member
• Hernando County Chamber of Commerce, Member
• Sumter County Chamber of Commerce, Member
• Premier Community Healthcare, Former Chairman
• Pasco Economic Development Council, Former Chairman
• East Pasco Habitat for Humanity, Former Chairman
• East Pasco Boys & Girls Club, Former Chairman
• San Antonio Dixie Youth Baseball League, Coach
• Dade City Chamber of Commerce, Former Board Member
• Pasco County REC, Member
• Pasco County Fair Association, President
• Pasco County Farm Bureau, President
• Florida Farm Bureau, Past State Board of Directors Member
• 2002 Leadership Pasco Graduate

Biographical Information

Occupation:	Simpson Environmental Services, Inc.; Simpson Farms, Inc.
Spouse:	Kathy Shotts of Dade City, FL
Children:	Lauran Monbarren; Wilton , Jr.
Grandchildren:	Addy, Emy
Education:	Pasco-Hernando Community College, A.A., 1997
Born:	June 28 in Lakeland, Florida
Religious Affiliation:	Christian
Recreation:	College football, boating

Consists of Citrus, Hernando counties and part of Pasco county

Date Proposed	Bill	Title

Date Sponsored	Date Proposed	Bill	Title

Position	Date From	Date to	District	Branch	Party	State
Senator			10	Senate		Tallahassee

Year	Party	Amount

Vote Date	Vote	Bill	Title

Name	Position	Date Joined	Branch

Politician Party	Purpose	Type	Date	Amount

Type	Address
Type	Contacts
District	(352) 688-5077
Capitol	(850) 487-5010
Email	simpson.wilton.web@flsenate.gov
Twitter	https://twitter.com/flsenate