Teresa Jacobs Biography

Chosen to Lead Time and Time Again

  • Orange County Commissioner. Elected 2000, re-elected 2004.
  • President, Florida Association of Counties (2007). Elected by over 300 County Commissioners from all 67 Florida counties.
  • Chair, East Central Florida Regional Planning Council (2007). Elected by members from Orange, Lake, Osceola, Seminole, and V olusia Counties.
  • Chair, Central Florida Smart Growth Alliance, elected by members from nine Central Florida Counties.
  • President, Orange County Homeowners Association Alliance (1997). Elected by over 100 neighborhood associations.
  • Chair, MetroWest School Advisory Council.
  • Wekiva River Basin Commission. Appointed by Governors Jeb Bush and Charlie Crist.

Wife, Mom, and Economic and Financial Professional

  • Graduated Cum Laude in Economics, Florida State University.
  • Investment Department Manager for an Atlanta bank. Directed and approved investment plans to maximize profit and minimize risk.
  • Model Planning Manager, Florida Department of Transportation, District 5 (2009 – 2010).
  • Holy Family Catholic Church, member.
  • Married to Bruce Jacobs for 29 years.
  • Four children: Josh – 23; twins, Max and Lisa – 20; and Chase – 18.

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Richard & Nancy Spears“You demonstrated that an elected official can conduct herself with character in spite of pressures to “get along by going along.” We’re very proud to call you friend because you’re a friend who knows how to be a friend.”Charles Norman“I’ll forever admire the way you championed “doing the right thing” – though calling for the necessity for debate inevitably came with the territory. Even when the sparks were flying, you always held your head high and carried yourself with great dignity, grace and were still able to make everyone smile with one of your witty jokes. You were always there for us!”Scott Justice“I truly believe that you are the one, and possibly only, elected official that restores the faith of people in not only Orange County government, but also in the traditional American ideals of honest and selfless public service. You are exceptionally skilled with public policy and have the leadership qualities to take you to any office in the land.”

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