1. Briefly tell us about your professionalbackground. CONERLY: I’ m a licensed civil engineer( FL) and a Vice President at Kimley-Horn and Associates working out of our Sarasota office.
2. What inspired you accept this elected position? CONERLY: I desire to help my community, and I felt my education, skillset and experience would be valuable asset in the Florida House.
3. What is your educational background? CONERLY: I graduated from the University of Florida with a Bachelor of Science in Agricultural and Biological Engineering, with a focus on Soil and Water Conservation. My Professional Engineers license is in Civil Engineering with the focus on Water Resource.
4. What are you currently reading? CONERLY: The 2025-26 Budget and the Governor’ s appropriation vetoes.
5. Grill master or reservations? CONERLY: Grill meat!
6. What is your favorite movie? CONERLY: My favorite movie is“ The Man Who Shot Liberty”
7. What is your business philosophy? CONERLY: As a consulting engineer, my business philosophy and goal has always been to remove any anxiety from my client’ s life.
8. What are your hobbies or interests outside of work? CONERLY: I really enjoy boating and spending time with my family.
9. Do you have any pets? CONERLY: We have a 15-year-old minidachshund that is blind, deaf and diabetic. In addition, he is TikTok famous. One of his videos has over 7 million views.
10. What would be your dream vacation? CONERLY: My wife and I are planning a vacation to Europe for our 25th wedding anniversary next year.
11. What is the one thing about you no one would guess? CONERLY: My age. At least that’ s what folks say.
12. What is your favorite college or pro team? CONERLY: Go Gators!
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