Town Council

Jim attended Pine Hills Elementary School in Orlando and went on to graduate from the University of Florida with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science. He also attained a Masters Degree in Public Administration from the University of North Florida. Jim has had an extended career in Law Enforcement with the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office before retiring in 2008.

His parents moved to Montverde and purchased the old Montverde Fish Camp. Jim and his wife Judy, along with their youngest daughter also moved to Montverde and renovated the old homestead. They have six children and seven grandchildren. For several years Jim has served the Town on the Public Safety Committee and is currently serving his second term on the Town Council. He has a passion for government and political processes as well as history and enjoys motorcycling and outdoor activities.

Allan is a native of South Lake County and graduated from Clermont High School in 1976. He and his wife Dianne, have been married for nearly 3 decades and have been residents of Montverde for more than ten years. They have four sons; three of which have, or are serving in the United States Airforce. Allan worked in his family’s citrus grove until the freezes of the 80’s, but has spent the last thirty-three years as EHS manager for Whitaker Oil. He still enjoys involvement with the local agricultural community, and also believes in environmental responsibility and controlled growth. Allan served on the Montverde P&Z Board for three years and also worked with the Public Safety committee. He and his wife are members of First Baptist Church Orlando where he enjoys playing Tuba in the Orchestra. Allan is passionate about American history and enjoys hunting.