Don Gaetz
Senator · State senate · Florida · District 1
Republican
Biography
Don Gaetz was born in Rugby, North Dakota. He earned a bachelor's degree in religion and political science from Concordia University in 1971 and a Master's of Public Administration (MPA) from Troy State University in 1999. His professional experience includes co-founding the VITAS Healthcare Corporation and serving as its vice chair from 1984 to 2004. Gaetz served as Town Chair of Seaside, Florida from 1990 to 1991, a member of the Okaloosa School Board from 1994 to 2000, and Superintendent of the Okaloosa County School District from 2000 to 2006.
On the record
- Education
- Bachelor's: Concordia University, 1971; Graduate: Troy State University, 1999
- Profession
- Retired healthcare executive
- Born
- 1948-01-22
- Birthplace
- Rugby, North Dakota
- Religion
- Lutheran
Contact
- Capitol office
- Room 405, Senate Building 404 S. Monroe St., Tallahassee, FL 32399 · 850-487-5001
- Phone
- 850-487-5001
- gaetz.don.web@flsenate.gov