Allan Bense
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] |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 6, 1951 |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Tonie Johnson |
| Profession | Businessman |
| Religion | Methodist |
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]
Biography
[edit]Early life
[edit]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
[edit]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
[edit]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]
References
[edit]- ^ "Our Campaigns - FL State House 006 Race - Nov 03, 1998".
- ^ "Our Campaigns - FL State House 006 Race - Nov 02, 2004".
- ^ a b c Florida House of Representatives - Allan G. Bense
- ^ a b c d "James Madison Institute biography". Archived from the original on 2013-05-13. Retrieved 2013-02-22.
- ^ Gulf Power Company Board of Directors
