About

Steve Crisafulli is one of us! A fourth generation resident of Brevard County, Steve was educated in our public schools, Brevard Community College, and the University of Central Florida. He runs a local business and is deeply involved in the community where he and his wife Kristen are raising their two daughters. Steve was first elected to the Florida House of Representatives in 2008.

Being a good representative means reaching out and asking what we think and what’s important to us. Steve Crisafulli is active and accessible in our community.

During these difficult economic times, we need a representative like Steve Crisafulli, who has created jobs. As a small businessman, Steve understands the challenges of making a payroll, balancing a budget, paying taxes and insurance premiums.

Steve Crisafulli also knows how important the space industry is to Central Florida and has passed several bills designed to strengthen and promote this vital industry. Steve previously served on Space Florida’s Board of Directors from 2009-2010.

Steve served as the President of the Brevard County Farm Bureau and has always been involved in the agricultural industry. In fact, his roots in local agriculture go back almost a century. He is a past graduate of Leadership Brevard and an active member of the Cocoa Beach Area Chamber of Commerce.

Steve Crisafulli believes in strong families. To Steve, family values begin at home. Not only has he coached Little League, but he and Kristen are also involved as Parent Partners at R.L. Stevenson Elementary School. They are also members of the First Baptist Church of Merritt Island.

Since being elected to the Florida House, Steve has been honored to receive many awards, including:

• “A” Honor Roll – Florida Chamber of Commerce, 2009-2011
• Distinguished Advocate Award – Florida Chamber of Commerce, 2009-2011
• 2011 Legislator of the Year – Florida Cattlemen’s Association
• 2011 Legislator of the Year – Florida Nursery, Growers, and Landscapers Association
• 2011 Legislator of the Year – Florida Forestry Association
• 2011 Legislator of the Year – Florida Farm Bureau
• 2011 Distinguished Farm Service Award – Brevard County Farm Bureau
• 2011 Legislative Award – Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association
• 2011 Defender of Liberty Award – American Conservative Union
• “A” Rating – Associated Industries of Florida, 2011
• Champion for Business Award – Associated Industries of Florida, 2010
• 2010 Legislator of the Year – Florida Fruit & Vegetable Association
• “A” Rating – Foundation for Florida’s Future
• Friend of Housing – Florida Homebuilders Association, 2010
• 4 Under 40 – LEAD Brevard, 2010
• Friend of Free Enterprise – Associated Builders & Contractors, 2009-2010

Steve is also grateful for the endorsements of the following organizations:

• Conservative Ministers of Central Florida
• The Orlando Sentinel
• Endorsed by the Florida Medical Association
• Florida Chamber of Commerce
• Orlando Regional Chamber of Commerce
• BusinessForce
• Associated Builders & Contractors
• Florida Dental Association
• The Florida Farm Bureau
• The Cattlemen’s Association
• Florida Fruit and Vegetable Association
• Space Coast Association of Realtors
• Melbourne Area Association of Realtors
• Sugar Cane Growers Cooperative
• Central Florida Hotel & Lodging Association
• Florida Retail Federation
• Brevard County Farm Bureau
• Orange County Farm Bureau
• Congressman Dave Weldon
• Florida Agricultural Commissioner Charles Bronson
• Associated Industries of Florida
• National Federation of Independent Businesses