FRWN September Luncheon - Aaron Bean

Representative Aaron Bean was elected to the House of Representatives in 2022 and proudly represents the people of the 4th District in Northeast Florida. He began his legislative service as City Commissioner and Mayor of his hometown of Fernandina Beach, Florida in 1996.  In 2000, Bean was first elected to the Florida House of Representatives and served eight years. In 2012, Bean was elected to the Florida Senate and served 10 years. In the Florida Senate, Aaron presided as Senate President Pro Tempore and Chairman of the Appropriations Subcommittee on Health and Human Services overseeing over one-third of the Florida budget.

Throughout his political career, Bean has received countless awards including “Best of the Best Elected Officials” by the Fernandina Beach News Leader and the Jacksonville University Distinguished Alumni Award of Excellence.

Aaron served as president of Compass Bank in Nassau County for 11 years, and he has successfully built four small businesses, including the High Energy Auction Company.

Aaron received his BS in Finance from Jacksonville University.  He has been a Rotarian for over 32 years and a volunteer for numerous organizations. Aaron and his wife, Abby, reside in Fernandina Beach. They have three grown sons.