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Jerry H. Sansom

Florida Inland Navigation District

Commissioner for Brevard County

 

 

Biographical Summary:

 

 

FIND Appointment Date:      April 08, 2003

 

Educational Background:    M.S. Degree – Marine Science Education, 1972, Florida Tech, Melbourne FL.; B.S. Degree – Biology, 1969, Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL.; A.A. Degree, Pensacola Junior College, 1967, Pensacola, FL.

 

Professional Experience:    Governmental Affairs Consultant; Northrop Grumman Corp., Cities/Town of Cocoa, Rockledge, Malabar, Melbourne, Melbourne Beach, Winter Springs; also: Florida Aviation Aerospace Alliance, Embry Riddle Aeronautical University, SE SATS lab Consortium, World City America Inc.; 1978 – Present: Executive Director, Organized Fishermen of Florida; 1978-1982 Member, South Atlantic Fishery Management Council; 1975- Present Owner, Diversified Marine Services, Representation & Research for Marine Interests; 1976-1978, Owner, Diversified Yacht Services, 1974-1976 General Development Corporation, Palm Bay, Carpenter: 1969-1973 Marine Science and Research instructor, Satellite High School.

 

Professional Affiliations, Activities and Certifications: 1998-99, Member, Governor’s Ocean Policy Board; 1986-92, 1995-present, Member, Board of Directors, Brevard Cultural Alliance; 1983-92, Member, Steering Committee, Marine Resources Council of East Central Florida; 1981-1988, Member, Governor’s Coastal Resources Citizens Advisory Committee; 1978-present, Trustee, Gulf & South Atlantic Fisheries Foundation, 1977-79, Registered Lobbyist for Marine Industries Association of South Florida & Southern Yacht Brokers Association: 1965-69 Member,  Pensacola Jr. College and Florida State University Sailing Teams.

 

Interests:  Sailing, Flying, Motorcycles, Fisheries, Rehabilitating old houses (my own), and resolving people’s problems with government.

 

Unique Story: Lived on a 32’ wooden ketch with wife and three cats for five years and am still happily married with cats and would do it again when time and circumstances permit.

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