Vote Duffy Smiley
Let’s bring back the spirit of American Exceptionalism and our commitment to God, country, and family.
Priorities
- Unite the Republican Party to win for Trump and all Down-Ballot Republicans
- Develop open communications with all conservatives and registered Republicans
- Promote civility, respectful discourse, and cooperation
- Increase voter registration and turnout
- Start fixing problems and not blame
- Establish a network of religious organizations, local/county/state/federal government officials, law enforcement leaders, education leaders, civic organizations and other state committee men and women
- Renew American Exceptionalism and Respect for the American Flag
- Reject the CRT/DEI mafia’s ideological indoctrination in schools
- Push back the Rainbow Jihadi’s attacking our flag and colleges
- Support Israel, our Judeo-Christian Heritage, and the fight against terrorism
- Promote Legal Immigration and election integrity
- Support our military, police, and firefighters
- Promote limited government and individual freedom: get rid of the Federal Department of Education, fire 80,000 IRS agents, fix lawfare and no bail
- Promote laws that show all lives matter and life is sacred
- Ensure Sarasota County plays a leading role in determining policy actions for the RPOF
Republican Background
- Grandfather was Republican County Treasurer for 25 Years
- Voted Republican in every primary and general election since eligible
- Elected Precinct Committeeman with highest vote count for that position
- Canvassed for Republican Candidates in Florida and Georgia
- Sponsored Meet and Greet for fundraising for School Board candidates
- Donor for local and national candidates, conservative colleges, and Pregnancy Center
- Poll Greeter and Poll Watcher
Work Experience
General Motors (GM)
- Manufacturing and Quality Supervisor at Cadillac
- Worked Veterans Outreach Initiatives directly with GM Vice Chair Bob Lutz
- Future Product Development and Program Manager at GM Design Center
- Experience in working with unions (United Auto Workers)
US Air Force Lt. Colonel (ret)
- International Pilot, Instructor pilot, and combat pilot
- Police Supervisor of 120 US and Philippine Police in the Philippines
- Emergency Operations Command Center Supervisor
- Headquarters Division Chief of Tactical, Strategic, and Command and Control Studies
- Director of Operations of Three Hundred Crewmembers deployed worldwide
Phoenix Machine and Foundry – Owner/VP Operations
Education
- USAF Academy: BS Russian Area Studies (minor general engineering)
- Air Force Institute of Technology: MS Operations Reseach
- Central Oklahoma University: MBA Finance (minor in International Business)
- Leadership Institute-5 day course on Strategy, Communications, and Fund Raising
- Air Force Police Academy
- Over 170 hours of HOA operations and communications training
Priorities
- Unite the Republican Party to win for Trump and all Down-Ballot Republicans
- Develop open communications with all conservatives and registered Republicans
- Promote civility, respectful discourse, and cooperation
- Increase voter registration and turnout
- Start fixing problems and not blame
- Establish a network of religious organizations, local/county/state/federal government officials, law enforcement leaders, education leaders, civic organizations and other state committee men and women
- Renew American Exceptionalism and Respect for the American Flag
- Reject the CRT/DEI mafia’s ideological indoctrination in schools
- Push back the Rainbow Jihadi’s attacking our flag and colleges
- Support Israel, our Judeo-Christian Heritage, and the fight against terrorism
- Promote Legal Immigration and election integrity
- Support our military, police, and firefighters
- Promote limited government and individual freedom: get rid of the Federal Department of Education, fire 80,000 IRS agents, fix lawfare and no bail
- Promote laws that show all lives matter and life is sacred
- Ensure Sarasota County plays a leading role in determining policy actions for the RPOF
Republican Background
- Grandfather was Republican County Treasurer for 25 Years
- Voted Republican in every primary and general election since eligible
- Elected Precinct Committeeman with highest vote count for that position
- Canvassed for Republican Candidates in Florida and Georgia
- Sponsored Meet and Greet for fundraising for School Board candidates
- Donor for local and national candidates, conservative colleges, and Pregnancy Center
- Poll Greeter and Poll Watcher
Work Experience
General Motors (GM)
- Manufacturing and Quality Supervisor at Cadillac
- Worked Veterans Outreach Initiatives directly with GM Vice Chair Bob Lutz
- Future Product Development and Program Manager at GM Design Center
- Experience in working with unions (United Auto Workers)
US Air Force Lt. Colonel (ret)
- International Pilot, Instructor pilot, and combat pilot
- olice Supervisor of 120 US and Philippine Police in the Philippines
- Emergency Operations Command Center Supervisor
- Headquarters Division Chief of Tactical, Strategic, and Command and Control Studies
- Director of Operations of Three Hundred Crewmembers deployed worldwide
Phoenix Machine and Foundry – Owner/VP Operations
Education
- USAF Academy: BS Russian Area Studies (minor general engineering)
- Air Force Institute of Technology: MS Operations Reseach
- Central Oklahoma University: MBA Finance (minor in International Business)
- Leadership Institute-5 day course on Strategy, Communications, and Fund Raising
- Air Force Police Academy
- Over 170 hours of HOA operations and communications training
Governing Board Experience
- Founder and President of General Motors Veterans Outreach
- Michigan Association of Foster/Adoptive/Kinship Parents
- Phoenix Veterans Foundation –Founder and President
- West Florida HOA Community Association Institute President
- Florida Legislative Alliance Delegate (HOA Lobbyist)
- National (HOA) Community Association Institute Homeowner Leader Council
- Local Homeowners Association President and Board Member for 9 years
Recognition & Awards
- Ashtabula High School Hall of Fame for Lifetime Achievement Award
- Commendation from Bob Filner, Chair of US House Veterans Affairs Committee
- Two Air Medals for USAF combat missions
- Air Force Pacific Region Junior Police Officer of the Year
- Carl Albert Academic Fellowship
- General Motors Veterans Outreach Award – 2008
- Letter of commendation for foster parenting from Lutheran Social Services
Professional Skillset
- Leadership and management of large and small groups
- Knowledge of union relationships
- Ability to relate to those across the political, demographic, and socialogical spectrum
- Problem Solver across Organizational Boundaries
- Mediation between parties with divergent views
- Roberts Rules Expert
Social Involvement
- Coordinated GM’s Participation and Support for Four Major Veterans Conferences
- Led GM’s Development and Contribution of two driver simulators for Disabled Veterans
- Three adopted children (two minorities)
- Twenty-one foster children including those with significant health issues
- General Motors Corporate Diversity Council
- Wife Diane
- USAF flight nurse (12 years) and County Public Health Nurse
- County Republican Party Volunteer of the Year
- Improved greeting process at election precincts
- Force Multiplier/GOP activist
D – Democracy
U – Unity
F – Freedom
F – Family
Y – You