 Todd was born in
1964 in Arlington, Virginia. His interest in the federal government began
early through his father's career with the U.S. State Department. Todd
first moved to the Orlando area when he transferred from George Washington
University (where he was their #1 tennis player as a sophomore) to play
tennis for Rollins College in Winter Park. In 1986 he graduated from Rollins
with a B.A. in economics.
After earning his law degree at Wake Forest University, Todd returned
to Orlando in 1989 and began his practice in commercial litigation and
insurance defense with the firm of Drage, deBeaubien, Knight and Simmons.
Throughout his legal career, Todd has tried many cases for insurance companies
and injured victims. In 1998, he became a Board Certified Civil Trial
Lawyer, a distinction shared by 2% of lawyers in the state of Florida.
In 2005, Todd started the law firm of Long and Gonzalez. He and his wife
Ninette reside in College Park with their two children, Noah and Natalia.
In response to the lack of congressional leadership on pressing issues
such as the national debt, our dependence on foreign oil and the illegal
immigration crisis, Todd began a conservative radio talk show, "A Different
Direction", which aired on 540 WFLA am Radio. The show discussed solutions
to these challenges. Todd also organized "Square Deal" rallies and town
hall meetings to further this cause.
As a father, Todd is concerned about the future that career politicians
are handing our children and believes we can do so much better.
As a small business owner, Todd understands the needs and challenges
of small businesses.
As a community leader, Todd works hard to give back to the community
through his church, various charities and business and service organizations.
As Congressman, Todd will provide specific solutions and leadership to
deal with our county’s greatest challenges. He will work hard to be responsive
to the concerns of his constituents in district eight as well as to provide
for a better future for all Americans.
Bar Admissions:
- Florida, 1989
- U.S. District Court Middle District of Florida, 1989
Education:
- Wake Forest University School of Law, Winston Salem, North Carolina
(J.D.)
- Rollins College, Winter Park, Florida (B.A.)
Faith:
Affiliations:
- High Point Church of Orlando
- United Cerebral Palsy of Central Florida - Board of Director
- Rotary Club of Orlando Breakfast
- Orlando Regional Chamber of Commerce
- Business Force
- West Orange Chamber of Commerce
- Winter Park Chamber of Commerce
- Goldenrod Chamber of Commerce
- East Orlando Chamber of Commerce
- Tiger Bay Club of Orlando
- Orange County Bar Association
- The Heritage Foundation
- Priority Associates
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