Congressman Scott Franklin serves the citizens of Florida’s 15th Congressional District. He is a 20-year veteran in insurance and risk management, having led Lanier Upshaw in Lakeland, FL as President & CEO for 20 years before merging into BKS Partners on January 1, 2020, where he served as Managing Partner. He was elected to Congress in November, 2020 and was sworn in on January 3, 2021.
Scott’s first career was as a Naval Aviator, where he flew jets from the decks of 13 aircraft carriers during 26 years of service, including 14 years on active duty, followed by 12 years in the reserves. He had numerous deployments to the Mediterranean, Persian Gulf, and North Atlantic, and saw combat operations in the Gulf, Bosnia and Kosovo. He was recalled to active duty twice after 9/11 with U.S. Central Command.
Agriculture is an essential component of Florida's economy. Our farmers, growers, and ranchers not only feed the nation and the world; they also provide thousands of jobs that directly impact our local economy. When it comes to the environment, they are the state’s original stewards of our land. Florida’s farmers work hard to reduce their impact on the environment and protect our water resources by using Best Management Practices and implementing the latest technologies.