Background
Higgins, Donald Simpson was born on January 22, 1945 in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada. Son of Neil W. Higgins and Louise S. Dodenhoff.
Higgins, Donald Simpson was born on January 22, 1945 in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada. Son of Neil W. Higgins and Louise S. Dodenhoff.
Bachelor of Science in Engineering, University Southern Florida, 1968. Master of Science in Engineering, University Southern Florida, 1969.
Systems analyst Electric Communications, Inc., St. Petersburg, Florida, 1968-1970, Florida Power Corporation, St. Petersburg, 1970-1972, manager technical support, 1972-1974, corporation analyst, 1974, manager planning, 1975-1977, director computer services, since 1977.
Chairman advisory committee Pinellas County, Clearwater, Florida, 1980-1985, St. Vincent Day School Board, St. Petersburg, 1984-1985. Member Joint Select Committee Florida Legislature, Tallahasse, 1984-1985. Member Association Computing Machines (president 1970), Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Data Processing Managers Association, Tampa Bay Trade Group (chairman 1978), Southeast Electrical Exchange (chairman computing section 1985), Tau Beta Pi.
Clubs: St. Vincents (St. Petersburg) (senior warden 1985). Lodges: Elks, Rotary (secretary St. Petersburg 1986-1988, president since 1988).
Married Charlotte Turano, January 11, 1969. Children: Heather Anne, Holly Jane.