Senator Thad Altman
Florida State Senator Thad Altman was born on September 8, 1955. Two years later, his family moved to Florida where attended area schools and graduated from Brevard Community College with an Associates of Arts degree in 1975. He also attended Florida Institute of Technology Flight Training. He then attended the University of Houston and later completed his undergraduate studies with a Bachelor of Arts degree from Rollins College in 1987.
Senator Altman began his political career as a Brevard County Commissioner where he served from 1985-1992. He also served in the Regional Planning Council in 1986, 1987 and 1992. During a Special Election in 2003, Altman was voted into the Florida House of Representatives (then District 30 in Brevard County) where he served until November 2008, when he was elected to serve in the Florida Senate (then District 24 in Brevard, Orange and Seminole Counties.) He was subsequently re-elected in November 2010, 2012 and 2014.
A Brevard County resident, former building contractor, and currently employed as President at the Astronaut Memorial Foundation, Senator Altman currently serves on the following Senate Committees: Military and Veterans Affairs, Space and Domestic Security (Chair), Children, Families, and Elder Affairs (Vice Chair), Appropriations, Appropriations Subcommittee on General Government, Environmental Preservation and Conservation, and Finance and Tax.
Community service is important to Senator Altman as is evidenced by his participation in many volunteer organizations. Throughout almost three decades of service, the senator has been recognized and honored throughout the community with many awards.
Senator Altman lives with his wife Mary Pat and their three children McKenzie, Hunter and Sullivan in Rockledge, Florida. The entire family enjoys many family activities such as attending church together and outdoor activities such as hiking, hunting, boating and biking.
Other Public Service
National Space Club, Florida Committee Board Member, 2012-Current
Brevard County Legislative Delegation, Chairman, 2007 and 2014
Brevard County Commission, 1984-1992
Brevard County Commission, Chair, 1985, 1986, 1992
East Central Florida Regional Planning Council, 1985-1992
East Central Florida Regional Planning Council, Chair, 1986
Brevard County Metropolitan Planning Council, 1984-1992
Brevard County Metropolitan Planning Council, Chair, 1986
Governors' Health Care Advisory Committee
Governors' Task Force on Substance Abuse
Space Florida
Honors and Awards
Junior League of South Brevard Advocate of the Year Award
Disabled America Veterans Outstanding Legislative Award
Florida League of Cities Legislative Appreciation Award
Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association Legislative Award
Florida Catholic Commission Legislature of the Year Award
Rollins College, Distinguished Graduate of the Year Award
Brevard Community College, Distinguished Alumnus Award
Florida Association of Counties, County Champion Award
Mothers Against Drunk Driving, Local Government Elected Official of the Year Award
Florida Jaycees, Outstanding Young Floridian of the Year, 1987
City of Palm Bay, Freshman Legislator of the Year Award
And more
Affiliations
American Lung Association, Brevard and Volusia Counties, President, 2003
Rollins College, Community Advisory Board, 2003
St. Mary's Catholic School, Finance Committee, 2003
American Red Cross, President of the Brevard County Chapter, 1989