Preceded by Tracy Upchurch Name Doug Wiles Succeeded by Bill Proctor Spouse Doris Wiles | Profession Insurance Executive Education University of Florida Religion Presbyterian Political party Democratic Party | |
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Born November 7, 1952 (age 71) ( 1952-11-07 ) | ||
Doug Wiles is a resident of St. Augustine, FL where he is the President of Herbie Wiles Insurance.
Wiles previously served as a Representative in the Florida House of Representatives from 1996–2004, serving as the Democratic Leader from 2002-2004. Wiles is a third-generation public servant, following in the footsteps of both his father, Herbie Wiles and his grandfather, Randy Wiles, who both served on the St. Johns County Commission. While currently out-of-office, Wiles is mentioned from time to time as a potential candidate, either for the State Senate or Congress.
Wiles received his Bachelor's degree from the University of Florida in journalism. He is also a retired Lt. Colonel, serving nearly 25 years in the United States Army and the Florida National Guard, which included a short stint in Saudi Arabia during Operation Desert Shield.
He and his wife, Doris, have two grown children, Lindsay and Ashley and five grandchildren.