PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

•Ambler Law Group, Tampa, FL.

President – 1996-present

Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Rating: AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions: The Florida Bar (1991), D.C. Bar (1989), Georgia (1986) Court Admissions: U.S. Supreme Court (1999); Circuit Court of Appeals,

Eleventh Circuit (1986); U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida (1986); U.S. Court of Military Appeals (1986)

Certifications: Florida Supreme Court Certified Circuit Mediator

• Stetson University College of Law – St. Petersburg, FL.

Adjunct Law Professor – 2011-present

• Prevatt, England, Ambler, and Taylor Law Firm – Tampa, FL.

Managing Partner – 1993-1996

• Stearns, Weaver, Miller, Weissler, Aladeff & Sitterson, P.A., Tampa, FL.

Partner – 1991-1993

• Barr, Murman, & Tonelli, P.A., Tampa, FL

Associate – 1991

• United States Attorney’s Office, Middle District of Florida, Tampa, FL.

Special Assistant United States Attorney – 1986-1991 (dual appointment with U.S. Air Force)

United States Air Force – MacDill Air Force Base, Tampa, Commissioned Officer and Designated Judge Advocate – 1986-1991 Reserve Judge Advocate – 1991-2005

EDUCATION

Southwestern University School of Law, D. – 1986 Moot Court Honors Program, Board of Advisors Dean’s List

Cornell University, B.A. (Economics) – 1983 Dean’s List

Cornell Inter-fraternity Council, Judicial Administrator Phi Alpha Omega Fraternity, President

Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corp (AFROTC) – 4 yr. scholarship

LEGISLATIVE EXPERIENCE

State Representative, Florida House of Representatives, District 47

(Northwest Hillsborough County) – 2002-2010

2010 Legislative Committees and Councils

Chairman, Public Safety & Domestic Security Policy Committee
Vice-Chairman, Government Accountability Act Council
Criminal & Civil Justice Policy Council
Government Operations Appropriations Committee
Governmental Affairs Policy Committee
Joint Legislative Sunset Committee
Policy Council
Commissioner, Florida Commission on Tourism (Speaker Appointment)
Delegate, Hillsborough County Legislative Delegation (Past Chairman)
Delegate, Bay Area Legislative Delegation

2009 Legislative Committees and Councils

Chairman, Health Care Appropriations Committee
Vice Chairman, Health Care Regulation Policy Committee
Criminal & Civil Justice Policy Council
Civil Justice & Courts Policy Committee
Full Appropriations Council on General Government & Health Care
Health and Family Services Policy Council
Rules & Calendar Council
Joint Legislative Budget Commission
Select Joint Study Advisory Committee on Title Insurance
Commissioner, Florida Commission on Tourism (Speaker Appointment)
Delegate, Hillsborough County Legislative Delegation (Past Chairman)
Delegate, Bay Area Legislative Delegation

2007-2008 Legislative Committees and Councils

Co-Chairman, Joint Legislative Sunset Committee
Committee on Courts
Committee on Education Innovation and Career Preparation
Committee on Utilities and Telecommunications
Policy & Budget Council
Commissioner, Florida Commission on Tourism (Speaker Appointment)
Delegate, Hillsborough County Legislative Delegation (Past Chairman)

2005-2006 Legislative Committees

Vice Chairman, Military and Veterans’ Affairs Committee
Colleges and Universities Committee
Health Care Appropriations Committee
Judiciary Committee
Commissioner, Florida Commission on Tourism (Speaker Appointment)
Chairman, Hillsborough County Legislative

2003-2004 Legislative Committees

Vice Chairman, Subcommittee on Tourism
Business Regulation Committee
Commerce Committee
Judiciary Committee
Joint Legislative Auditing Committee
Local Government & Veterans’ Affairs Committee
Select Committee on Florida’s Economic Future
Select Committee on National Defense & Space Related Economic Development
Subcommittee on Energy
Subcommittee on Health Appropriations
Subcommittee on Military and Veterans’ Affairs
Delegate, Hillsborough County Legislative Delegation

HONORS, AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS

Air Force Reserve, Outstanding Military Judge Advocate of the Year 1991
Air Force Tactical Air Command Judge Advocate of the Year, 1990
Air Force Meritorious Service Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster
Air Force Commendation Medal
Air Force Achievement Medal
Air Force Expert Marksmanship Ribbon
Air Force Longevity Ribbon
Air Force Outstanding Unit Award
Air Force Recognition Ribbon (USAF Harmon Award for Top Reserve Judge Advocate) 1991
Air Force “Right Stuff” Award — Outstanding Officer, 56th Combat Support Group 1988
American Association of School Boards, Magna Award, Most Innovative New Education Program in America for “Ought To Be A Law” Student Legislation Program 2008

Associated Builders and Contractors, Friend of Free Enterprise Award 2008, 2010
Associated Industries of Florida Ports Council, Legislator of the Year 2008
Brentwood Park Homeowners Association, Certificate of Appreciation for ten years of dedicated service as President 2002
Christian Coalition of Florida, Faith & Family Award 2008
Florida Academy of Trial Lawyers, Consumer Rights Legislative Award 2004
Florida Academy of Trial Lawyers, Public Safety Legislative Award 2005
Florida Academy of Trial Lawyers, Outstanding Representative Award (In recognition of extraordinary legislative leadership & dedicated service to the citizens of Florida) 2006
Florida Alliance of Public Hospitals, Legislative Hero Award 2009
Florida Association of Area Agency on Aging, Certificate of Appreciation 2006
Florida Association of Assisted Living Facilities, Legislator of the Year 2009
Florida Association of Mortgage Brokers, West Coast Chapter, Tampa, FL, Legislative Award (In Recognition for Service to the Community) 2005
Florida Association of Rehabilitative Facilities (A Voice for Community Agencies), Legislative Champion Award – “For the impact Rep Ambler’s efforts have made in the lives of Florida citizens with disabilities; through his support, thousands of individuals with disabilities have achieved a better quality of life” 2009
Florida Chamber of Commerce, Honor Roll 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008
Florida Chiropractic Association, D.J. Rainey Legislative Award for Outstanding Contribution to Quality Health Care for Florida Citizens 2009
Florida Health Care Association, Legislator of the Year 2009
Florida Justice Association, Lifetime Legislative Achievement Award 2010
Florida Justice Association, Outstanding Representative Award (In recognition of extraordinary legislative leadership and dedicated service on behalf of the citizens of the State of Florida) 2009
Florida Land Title Association Legislator of the Year (“Presented in honor and appreciation of his dedicated leadership and service in recognition of the critical role of real property to sustained job creation and economic growth benefiting all citizens of the State of Florida”) 2009
Florida Pharmacy Association, Legislator of the Year 2009
Florida Safety Net Hospitals – Legislative Hero Award 2009

Florida Ports Council, Tug boat Award (Presented for support and commitment to Florida’s Seaports, with respect and appreciation for efforts to ensure sustainability of Florida’s industry and to promote economic development and job growth in Florida) 2008
Friends of the Hillsborough County Regional Science and Engineering Fair, Award of Appreciation 2007
Hillsborough County Bar Association, “Have A Heart” Award for Outstanding Pro Bono Attorney of the Year 2002
Independent Colleges & Universities, ICUF All-Star Award (Presented for being “a tireless advocate for Florida students”) 2008
Moffitt Cancer Center, Outstanding Legislator Award 2004
National Defense Medal 1991
The Florida Bar, Military Affairs Committee Outstanding Member Award (In recognition and appreciation of the outstanding contribution to the Military Affairs Committee) 2004, 2005, 2006
The Florida Bar, Legislator of the Year 2008

COMMUNITY COMMITMENT

Cornell University Alumni Admissions Ambassador Network, West-Central Florida, Chairman, 1998-2002; Ambassador, 1991-2002
Cornell Club of the Suncoast, Board of Directors, 1998-2002
Northdale Special Tax District, President, Board of Trustees, 1998-2002; Vice-Chairman, Board of Trustees, 1996-1998
Hillsborough County Charter Review Board, 2001
Hillsborough County Bar Association, Military Liaison Committee, Chairman, 2000-2002; Member 1991, 2002-2006
Hillsborough County Bar Association, Entertainment, Sports and Intellectual Property Law Committee, Chairman, 1998-2000
The Florida Bar, Military Affairs Committee, Chairman, 2003-2004; Member, 1986-2008
Carrollwood Area Business Association, 2001-present
American Bar Association, 1986-present
Military Officers Association of America, 2002-present
American Legion, 2002-present

PERSONAL

Married to Mindy Ambler (32 years); two children, Jason (28) and Jami (26)