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Biography |
J. Allison DeFoor, II is a seventh generation Floridian. DeFoor has enjoyed a long and productive career in law, law enforcement, politics, the environment, and private industry. Currently State Coordinator for Earth Balance Inc. a company that designs, constructs, restores and manages sustainable ecosystems. Mr. DeFoor served as Governor Jeb Bush's "Everglades Czar", and in this role put together the largest land restoration project in world history DeFoor holds a B. A. in Geography and an M. A. in Criminology from USF. After earning a law degree from Stetson University in 1978, DeFoor began a long and productive legal career in the Florida Keys, serving as assistant public defender and in the state's attorney's office. In 1982 at the age of 28 he was elected Judge of the Monroe County Court, serving until 1987. In 1988 DeFoor was elected Sheriff of Monroe County, serving until 1990 when he resigned to accept Gov. Bob Martinez's offer to run as his running-mate for Lieutenant Governor. In the 1990's DeFoor practiced law, was active in state and national Republican affairs, and served on numerous profit and non-profit boards of directors, including the Museum of Florida History Foundation, the Florida Historical Society, and the Florida Humanities Council. The author or contributor to seven books and 30 articles on legal, business, governmental, and historical subjects, DeFoor has also lectured at many universities including Yale University, University of Miami Law School, and Florida A & M University. Active in the Florida Episcopal Church, DeFoor holds a M.Div. and a doctorate in Sacred Theology from South Florida Center for Theological Studies. He lives in Wakulla County with his wife Terry, a librarian, and 3 children. |
