A native of Lake County, Commissioner Jimmy Conner graduated from Tavares High School, Lake-Sumter Community College and Florida State University. Conner is a longtime Lake County business owner. In 1979, he founded Jimmy Conner & Associates, an insurance firm. His previous public service positions include three terms on the Lake County School Board, which he served as Chairman for three years, and a Tavares City Council member for 10 years with three terms as Council President. He and his wife, Sherry, have four children and two grandchildren.

Prior public service
Lake County School Board
Tavares City Council

Government board participation
Children's Services Council
Historical Museum Advisory Committee
Historical Society
Juvenile Justice Council
League of Cities
Lake County Educational Concurrency Review Committee
Metropolitan Planning Organization
Parks, Recreation and Trails Advisory Board
Tourist Development Council

To contact Commissioner Conner, call (352) 343-9850 or send an e-mail.