Todd Maki

In 2008, Todd F. Maki came within a few hundred votes of winning the primary for Florida State Representative in District 87. Out of that experience, he has emerged even more determined to serve his district, his state and our nation more effectively.  He is now committed to serving in the United States Army to help defend and protect not only the residents of District 87 but the entire country.

            For many years, Todd has been deeply committed to public service in the political, health and safety, and faith-based arenas. His political involvement dates back to his college days in the political science department at Florida State University, located in the heart of the state capital. While there, he served as a legislative intern for State Senator Dave Aronberg and for former State Senator, currently U.S. Congressman, Ron Klein. He has also served as a Precinct Coordinator for the Palm Beach County Democratic party.

            Todd has long been a leader and a trainer of leaders. Active in student government, he represented more than 40,000 students as the Student Trustee on the District Board of Trustees of Palm Beach Community College. At the request of the director of the Summer Youth College, Todd, who participated in a similar program in 2004, led Future Leadership Boca in 2008 and 2009. He is also the founder and past chairman of the Christian Leadership Association and was Secretary of Municipal Affairs at Florida State University.

            Much of Todd's work life has been in the field of health and safety. He has been an Aqua Aerobics Instructor for the U.S. Water Fitness Association; Aquatic Supervisor and Swim Lesson Instructor at the YMCA of Boca Raton; and is a Disaster Alert Team Member and a Health and Safety Educator (CPR, first aid, AED) for the American Red Cross.

            Prior to entering military service Todd was an active member of Advent Lutheran Church in Boca Raton. He was an Assistant Team Leader for the Kairos Prison Ministry; a fund raiser for Food for the Poor; and a participant in Habitat for Humanity.

      His many honors and awards include a Provost Award for Distinguished Service at Palm Beach Community College; Volunteer in Public Schools, Palm Beach County; and an Environmental Scholarship at Gumbo Limbo/FAU. He served under the Chief of Naval Education and Training in NJROTC; and he has delivered opening remarks at the Junior Achievement, South Florida Business Hall of Fame.

            Todd holds a B.S. in political science from Florida State University and is a proud graduate of Palm Beach Community College.

• Enlisted in the United States Army (Sept. 8, 2009)

• Commanding General of Fort Sill: Arrowhead Medallion
• Lt. Col. of 1-40th Field Artillery Battalion: Crest Medallion for Excellence
• William T. Lesh Award for Selfless Service
• Honor Graduate: Basic Combat Training Class #508-09
• Certificate of Achievement: Squad Leader, Alpha BTRY 95th AG Battalion
• 1-40th E-BTRY BCT Diploma
• Platoon Guide: 2nd PLT, E-BTRY 1-40th FA
• Battery Guide: E-BTRY 1-40th FA
  

• Candidate for the FL House of Representatives, District 87 (2008 Election)
  

• Legislative Intern for State Senator Dave Aronberg,
• Legislative Intern for former State Senator and current US Congressman Ron Klein,
• Secretary of Municipal Affairs (Florida State University / Tallahassee City Commission / Leon County Commission)
• Transportation Affairs Stakeholder (City of Tallahassee, Florida)
  

• Vice President: Rescue-101
  
• Disaster Alert Team member: American Red Cross
• Health and Safety Educator: American Red Cross
• Congregation Member: Advent Lutheran Church
• Program Director: Future Leadership Boca 2009
  
• Program Chair: Future Leadership Boca 2008 
• Day Planner: Future Leadership Boca 2007
  
• Precinct Coordinator: Palm Beach County Democratic Party
• Volunteer: Family Promise
  
• Aquatic Supervisor: YMCA of Boca Raton
• Aqua Aerobics Instructor: United States Water Fitness Association
• YMCA Swim Lesson Instructor
• Food for the Poor Fundraiser
• Habitat for Humanity
• District Board of Trustees Palm Beach Community College
  
• Founder/Chairman: Christian Leadership Association
• Alzheimer's Community Care Volunteer of Palm Beach and Martin Counties
• Leadership Palm Beach County FOCUS 2004
• Assistant Team Leader: Kairos Prison Ministry

• The Voters' Coalition of Palm Beach County: Primary Endorsement
  
• Volunteers in Public Schools (School District of Palm Beach County)
  
• Provost Award for Distinguished Service 2004
• Environmental Scholarship Award (Gumbo Limbo / FAU)
• Secretary of Municipal Affairs (FSU)
• Center for Student Leadership (PBCC)
• National Conference on Student Sevices
• Chief of Naval Education and Training - Mini Boot Camp Graduate (NJROTC)
• Junior Achievement, South Florida Business Hall of Fame Opening Remarks
  
• Manager: Pre-Paid Legal Services, Inc.
• MC for Dr. Martin Luther King Birthday Celebration (PBCC)
  

• Permanent resident of current District 87 for 20 years.
• Religious: Member of Advent Lutheran Church, Boca Raton
  
• Education: Verde Elementary School, Boca Middle School, Boca High School, and local colleges and universities.
• Father: Small Business Owner; Mother: Teacher; Brother: Firefighter/Paramedic; Sister: Optometrist.
• Enjoys: Snorkeling, Bicycling, Camping, and Reading books on Leadership.