Mr. French has lived in Florida for over 55 years. He was educated at the University of Florida receiving a BSBA in 1971 and a JD degree in 1973. He began his career with Arthur Andersen & Company as a Certified Public Accountant and for the past 30 years has been practicing law in Sarasota, Florida. He has and continues to maintain an active role in numerous Sarasota community programs. He has served as Chairman four 2 year terms in the Whitfield Fire District and also served two 4 year terms as Treasurer and Chairman of the Sarasota County Public Hospital Board.
Mr. French has been a shareholder and Legal Counsel for Integrated GIS, Inc. since 2003.