He finished his tour of duty as a First Lieutenant at Schofield Barracks, Hawaii in May of 2015. He was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in January of 2012 after graduating Officer Candidate School. He initially signed up in April of 2009 to enlist in September of that same year as a Specialist in Field Artillery Automated Tactical Data Systems. In 2008, Todd F. Maki came within a few hundred votes of winning the primary for Florida State Representative in District 87. Out of that experience, he has emerged even more determined to serve his district, his state and our nation more effectively.

For many years, Todd has been deeply committed to public service in the political, health and safety, and faith-based arenas. His political involvement dates back to his college days in the political science department at Florida State University, located in the heart of the state capital. While there, he served as a legislative intern for former State Senator Dave Aronberg and for former State Senator and U.S. Congressman, Ron Klein..

Todd has long been a leader and a trainer of leaders. Active in student government, he represented more than 40,000 students as the Student Trustee on the District Board of Trustees of Palm Beach State College. As the sole student representative, he worked rigorously with the Student Body, Administration and other Trustees to improve food service and facilities. At the request of the director of the Summer Youth College, Todd, who participated in a similar program in 2004, led Future Leadership Boca in 2008 and 2009. He is also the founder and past chairman of the Christian Leadership Association at Palm Beach State College and was Secretary of Municipal Affairs at Florida State University. While studying Political Science at Florida State, Todd worked hard with the City and County Commissions to maintain free student travel on public transit and improve ride times at and around the University as a Stakeholder.

Much of Todd's work life has been in the field of public/military service and health and safety. He has been an Aqua Aerobics Instructor for the U.S. Water Fitness Association, Aquatic Supervisor and Swim Lesson Instructor at the YMCA, a Boca Raton Ocean Rescue Lifeguard and was a Disaster Alert Team Member and Health and Safety Educator (CPR, First Aid, AED) for the American Red Cross. Todd was an active member of Advent Lutheran Church in Boca Raton where he participated in a mission trip to Haiti. He was an Assistant Team Leader for the Kairos Prison Ministry; a fund raiser for Food for the Poor; and a participant in Habitat for Humanity. He also served as Vice President of Sales Operations at Rescue-101.

His many honors and awards prior to Military Service include a Provost Award for Distinguished Service at Palm Beach State College; Volunteer in Public Schools, Palm Beach County; and an Environmental Scholarship at Gumbo Limbo/FAU. He served under the Chief of Naval Education and Training in NJROTC; and he has delivered opening remarks at the Junior Achievement, South Florida Business Hall of Fame with Gen. Colin Powell (Ret.).

Todd is currently attending Hawaii Pacific University. He now holds a B.S. in political science from Florida State University and is a proud graduate of Palm Beach State College.

Brief Biography

Todd F. Maki

Served Honorably:

United States Army (Sept. 9, 2009 until May 6, 2015)

2nd Battalion, 11th Field Artillery Regiment, 2nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division, Schofield Barracks, HI

1st Battalion, 30th Field Artillery Regiment, Fort Sill, OK

4th Battalion, 27th Field Artillery Regiment, El Paso, TX

3rd Battalion, 11th Infantry Regiment, Fort Benning, GA

1st Battalion, 78th Field Artillery Regiment, Fort Sill, OK

1st Battalion, 40th Field Artillery Regiment, Fort Sill, OK

Military Honors, Awards, and Certificates:

Army Commendation Medal

Army Achievement Medal

Joint Fires Observer Qualified / SC

Weaponeering and Targeting Certified

Command Post of the Future Certified

Digital Training Management System Certified

Commanding General of Fort Sill: Arrowhead Medallion

Lt. Col. of 1-40th Field Artillery Battalion: Crest Medallion for Excellence

William T. Lesh Award for Selfless Service

Officer Candidate School Graduate

Basic Officer Leaders Course Graduate

Honor Graduate: Basic Combat Training Class #508-09

Certificate of Achievement: Squad Leader, Alpha BTRY 95th AG Battalion

Field Artillery Tactical Data Sys Specialist Course Graduate Class 011-10 (#250-13D10)

Legislative Involvement:

Candidate for the FL House of Representatives, District 87 (2008 Election)

Legislative Intern for State Senator Dave Aronberg,

Legislative Intern for former State Senator and US Congressman Ron Klein,

Secretary of Municipal Affairs (Florida State University / Tallahassee City Commission / Leon County Commission)

Transportation Affairs Stakeholder (City of Tallahassee, Florida)

Palm Beach County Community Involvement (Past and Present):

Vice President: Rescue-101

Disaster Alert Team member: American Red Cross

Health and Safety Educator: American Red Cross

Congregation Member: Advent Lutheran Church

Program Director: Future Leadership Boca 2009

Program Chair: Future Leadership Boca 2008

Day Planner: Future Leadership Boca 2007

Precinct Coordinator: Palm Beach County Democratic Party

Volunteer: Family Promise

Aquatic Supervisor: YMCA of Boca Raton

Aqua Aerobics Instructor: United States Water Fitness Association

YMCA Swim Lesson Instructor

Food for the Poor Fundraiser

Habitat for Humanity

District Board of Trustees Palm Beach Community College

Founder/Chairman: Christian Leadership Association

Alzheimer's Community Care Volunteer of Palm Beach and Martin Counties

Leadership Palm Beach County FOCUS 2004

Assistant Team Leader: Kairos Prison Ministry

Recognition:

The Voters' Coalition of Palm Beach County: Primary Endorsement

Volunteers in Public Schools (School District of Palm Beach County)

Provost Award for Distinguished Service 2004

Environmental Scholarship Award (Gumbo Limbo / FAU)

Secretary of Municipal Affairs (FSU)

Center for Student Leadership (PBCC)

National Conference on Student Sevices

Chief of Naval Education and Training - Mini Boot Camp Graduate (NJROTC)

Junior Achievement, South Florida Business Hall of Fame Opening Remarks

Manager: Pre-Paid Legal Services, Inc.

MC for Dr. Martin Luther King Birthday Celebration (PBCC)

Personal:

Permanent resident of current District 87 for 20 years.

Religious: Member of Advent Lutheran Church, Boca Raton

Education: Verde Elementary School, Boca Middle School, Boca High School, and local colleges and universities.

Father: Small Business Owner; Mother: Teacher; Brother: Firefighter/Paramedic; Sister: Optometrist.

Enjoys: Snorkeling, Bicycling, Camping, and Reading books on Leadership.