About Jimmy

Jimmy Patronis comes from a family with deep seeded traditions of hard work and family. These traditions include service to family and the family business, as well as, commitment to servicing the needs of their community. Jimmy has dedicated himself to using his experience and commit to service to give back to the community and for outreach missions to aid those in need. Jimmy is committed to reach out when his service can help our community grown responsibly.

Jimmy has always brought an energy and vitality to every part of his life. From service as a legislative intern in Tallahassee, service as a lifelong member of the St. John's Greek Orthodox Church, to service on the many civic and charitable boards that keep a pulse on the needs of the community, Jimmy has listened to the issues important to Florida and our area. Jimmy has taken the steps needed to understand the diversity of our region that is uniquely Northwest Florida.

Katie, Jimmy’s wife and a successful business woman, brings a welcomed and valuable perspective to Jimmy and a source of strength on which Jimmy can rely. Recently named “REALTOR® of the Year” by the Bay County Association of Realtors, Katie takes an active role in her profession and the community. She is a tireless supporter of Jimmy and his goals and together they form a team no challenge can defeat. Together they have a wonderful son, Jimmy Theo Patronis III.

Community & Statewide Acknowledgements

Mentor of the Year for State of Florida, Pro-Start School-to-Career Program, 1997
Fundraiser of the Year, American Heart Association, 2004-2005
Rookie of the Year, American Heart Association, 2003-2004
Honorary Plankowner, USS Momsen (DDG 92) Commissioning Team, 2004
Honorary Life Member, Florida Vocational Industrial Clubs of America (VICA), 1994

Outstanding Citizen of the Year, Gulf Coast Community College, 1994

Student of the Year, Bay County Vocational Education Association, 1994

Commissioned Kentucky Colonel, Commonwealth of Kentucky

Outstanding Vocational Student of the Year, Florida Vocational Association, 1994

Listed as one of Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association’s Most Influential People, 2006

Professional & Legislative Experience

Vice President, Capt. Anderson’s Restaurant, Panama City, Florida
Radio Co-host WPAP FM, Clear Channel Radio, Panama City, Florida
Research Assistant, Office of Robert Ainsworth, Member of Parliament, House of Commons, London, United Kingdom
Legislative Intern, Florida State Senate , Tallahassee, Florida

Community Service and Memberships

Lifelong member of the St. John's Greek Orthodox Church
Past Commissioner, Florida Elections Commission
Past Chairman and Board Member, Bay County-Panama City International Airport and Industrial District
Past Trustee, Gulf Coast Hospital
Member, Gulf Coast Community College Foundation Board
Past Director, Bay County Economic Development Alliance Board
Past Honorary Commander, 325th Services Squadron, Tyndall AFB
Director, Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association, Tallahassee
Past President, Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association, Bay County Chapter
Former State Secretary/Treasurer for the Florida Restaurant Association
Director, Vision Bank
Past Chairman, American Heart Association Leadership Circle
Member, Kiwanis Club of Panama City
Member, The James Madison Institute
Member, National Rifle Association
Member, The Krewe of Dominique Youx
Co-chairman, American Heart Association Heart Ball, 2004
Past Chairman and Current Director, Greater Panama City Beach Chamber of Commerce
Past Chairman, Greater Panama City Beach Chamber of Commerce Economic Development Council
Past National President, Vocational Industrial Clubs of America (VICA), 1993-1994
Past Councilman, Florida Council on Vocational Education (F/COVE)
Past State President Florida Vocational Industrial Clubs of America (VICA), 1992-1993
Past Director, Anchorage Children’s Home
Past Director, Salvation Army Advisory Board
Past Director, Foundation of Bay Medical Center
Past Director, Amsouth Bank
Former Statistician, Bay High School Football

Education

Florida State University, Bachelor of Science, Political Science & Communications, Tallahassee-1996

Gulf Coast Community College, A.S., Restaurant Management; A.A. General Education-Panama City-1994

Bay High School – 1990

Florida Chamber of Commerce Leadership Program, Tallahassee– 1997

Bay County Chamber of Commerce Leadership Bay, Panama City– 1994

Amateur Radio License, KD4MBU