Sharon J. Merchant

Background

Merchant, Sharon J. was born on August 30, 1963 in West Palm Beach, Florida, United States.

Education

Bachelor of Science in International Affairs, Florida State University, 1986.

Career

Executive vice president, Equipment Rental Svc. member, Florida House of Representatives, Tallahassee, since 1992; vice chair, Palm Beach Legislation Delaware, 1993-1994; chair, Palm Beach Legislation Delaware, 1994-1995. Chair Committee on Transportation and Economics Development Appropriation Fiscal Responsibility Council, 1996-1997. Member Committee on Utilities and Communications Economics Impact Council, 1996-1997, Committee on Water and Resource Management Governmental Responsibility Council, 1996-1997.

Achievements

• Sharon J. Merchant has been listed as a noteworthy State legislator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member small business advisory board Florida Atlantic U. Member Florida Defense Conversion and Transition Commission, Transportation Task Force, Seminole Boosters, Big Brothers/Big Sisters, Young Representatives Palm Beaches, Palm Beach County Republican Executive Committee. Member American Legislation Exch.

Council, National Association Women Business Owners, National Assn.Women in Construction, Northside Republican Club, Republican Club Palm Beaches.

Interests

• Avocations: softball, golf, gym, walking.