Paul Renner
Former Speaker of the Florida House of Representatives
Paul Renner recently served as the Speaker of the Florida House of Representatives during the 2022-2024 term. He chaired various committees (Ways & Means, Judiciary, and Rules) during his tenure as a member of the Florida House of Representatives from 2015 to 2024. He is a military veteran who served in combat zones during Operation Desert Storm (Persian Gulf) and later Operation Enduring Freedom (Afghanistan).
He began his legal career as an Assistant State Attorney, during which he successfully prosecuted serious felony offenses. More recently, he represented individuals and businesses as their legal advocate in a broad range of commercial settings.
He earned his Bachelor of Arts in History at Davidson College and Juris Doctorate at the University of Florida.