Full Name:
Mitch Needelman
Gender:
Male
Family:
Wife: Joan McDonald; 1 Child: Michael
Birth Date:
10/23/1952
Birth Place:
Miami, FL
Home City:
Melbourne, FL
Religion:
Baptist
MA, Public Administration/Human Resources Development, Webster University, 1996
BA, Warner Southern College, 1994
AA, Criminology, Miami Dade Junior College, 1972
Representative, Florida State House of Representatives, District 31, 2000-2008
Past Member, Brevard County's Manatee ad hoc Committee
Member, City of Melbourne Riverside Park ad hoc Committee
City of Melbourne Zoning Board of Adjustments, 1988-2000
Chair, City of Melbourne Zoning Board of Adjustments, 1996-1997
Experience, Florida Marine Patrol
State Law Enforcement Officer, retired
Staff, Governor's Office, 1983
United States Coast Guard, 1978
Board of Directors/Public Issues Committee, American Cancer Society, Brevard Chapter
Former Member, Brevard County's Manatee Ad Hoc Committee
Former Member, City of Melbourne Riverside Park Ad Hoc Committee
Former Member, City of Melbourne's Comprehensive Planning Committee
Former Member, Continuing Adult Education Board, Saint Joseph Parish
Former Member, Florida Police Benevolent Association SLEO Chapter
Former Executive Board/Former Secretary, Florida Police Benevolent Association SLEO Chapter
Former Member, Graduate Scholarship Committee, Cocoa/Rockledge Civic League
Member, Marine Resource Council, present
Member, Melbourne/Palm Bay Area Chamber of Commerce, present
Former President, North Eau Gallie Civic Association
Member, Key West Race Committee, 1974
Awards:
Associated Builders and Contractors, Friend of Free Enterprise, 2001-2006
Florida Chamber of Commerce, A+ Rating Recognition, 2001-2006
National Rifle Association, A+, A Rating Recognition, 2001-2006
Florida League of Cities, Legislative Appreciation Award, 2005
Marine Industries Association of Florida, Legislator of the Year, 2005
The Everglades Trust, Legislative Appreciation Award, 2005
Florida Association of Counties, Legislator of the Year, 2003-2004
Council of Community Colleges Presidents, Certificate of Recognition, 2002
Solid Waste Management Association, Legislator of the Year Award, 2002
Florida Chamber of Commerce, "Top 20" Freshman Quick Starter, 2001
Florida Police Benevolent Association, Distinguished Legislator Award, 2001
Marine Industry Association of Brevard, Legislative Award Outstanding Service, 2001
Trust of Public Lands, Legislative Leadership Award, 2001
City of Melbourne, Outstanding Public Service, 2000
Crosswinds Youth Services, Volunteer of the Year, 1999
Sierra Club FL Chapter, Osprey Award, 1998
City of Melbourne, Law Enforcement Officer of the Year, 1997
United States Power Squadron, Certificate of Appreciation, 1997
Palm Bay Fire Department, Certificate of Appreciation, 1996
Florida Marine Patrol Commendation, 1994
Brevard County, Resolution of Appreciation, 1990
City of Melbourne, Outstanding Service, 1990
City of Palm Bay, Outstanding Service, 1990
Lively Criminal Justice, Best Overall Instructor, 1990
Brevard County School Board Appreciation, 1989
Save the Manatee Club, Law Enforcement Officer of the Year, 1989
City of Palm Bay Police Department Appreciation, 1988
Eastern Space and Missile Center NASA, Appreciation, 1987
Governor's Office, 1983
United States Coast Guard, 1978
Key West Race Committee, 1974
Department of Defense-Navy, Appreciation, 1973
Department of Treasury, Secret Service, Appreciation, 1972
Florida Marine Patrol, 28 1/2 years
State Law Enforcement Officer, Outreach Coordinator, media and public relations, education and funding resources