MEET BRENDA
Who is Brenda Bradley?
Brenda, originally from Kentucky, moved to Florida with her family in 1974. She is a proud graduate of Vero Beach High School’s Class of 1982 — our only 4-A State Champions! Brenda resides in Sebastian with her husband, Chuck, who is the Executive Director of Camp Haven, a men's homeless transition shelter.
Why is Brenda running for Tax Collector?
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Because Leadership Begins with Accountability, a Moral Compass & Ethics
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Strong Administrative & Operations Background, Knowledge & Work Ethic
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Love for Public Service & Belief in Service Above Self
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Extremely Qualified for the Job
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Because She is Not a Career Politician!
Your qualified Candidate with 36 years of experience -
22 years of Banking &
14 years in the Tax Collector’s Office.
Tax Collector’s Office Positions:
14 Years of Service Overall
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Chief of Staff/Director of Operations- last 5 years of service.
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Director of Collections
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Bankruptcy & Collections Supervisor
Brenda believes in giving back to our community is as important as serving the public professionally.
Community Organization Involvement:
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Rotary Club of Vero Beach (current)
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Wabasso Civic League (previous)
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ARC of Indian River (previous)
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Live Like Cole Foundation (previous)
Boards served on:
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Treasure Coast Community Health (current)
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The Rotary Club of Vero Beach (current- Officer)
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Live Like Cole Foundation (previous)
Volunteer Fundraising Committees:
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Camp Haven
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The Women’s Refuge
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New Horizon's Mental Health Assoc. (previous)
Political Organizations:
Active member of the following-
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2nd Vice President - Republican Women Indian River RWIR, membership of 325+ (current)
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Republican Executive Committee (REC)
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Past Vice President of the Professional Republican Women and Mother (PRWM)
Awards and Distinctions:
Rotarian of the Year - 2020
Rotary Club of Vero Beach
Woman of the Year Nominee - 2019
Junior League Indian River
Recipient of the Jeanette Becker-Riel Volunteer of the Year Award - 2018 RWIR
Certification Executive Leadership Academy- Valencia College - 2016
Distinguished Service of Excellence Award Florida Tax Collector's Association - 2015
Received CFCA Certification - 2010
(Certified Florida Collector Assistant)
Florida Department of Revenue
Certificate of Appreciation - 2010
Department of Revenue
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Developed and implemented training material/program for Collections & Bankruptcy staff in all Florida Tax Collector’s offices
Served as the Records Management Liaison Officer (RMLO) with the State of Florida for the Tax Collector’s Office; responsible for all records being secured, destroyed properly and timely. Handled all public records requests to ensure responding efficiently and promptly.
Please visit Brenda's Facebook page
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The majority of her volunteering and community involvement is shared on her posts!
