Ric Keller

Ric Keller
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Florida's 8th district
In office
January 3, 2001 – January 3, 2009
Preceded byBill McCollum
Succeeded byAlan Grayson
Personal details
Born
Richard Anthony Keller

(1964-09-05) September 5, 1964 (age 60)
Johnson City, Tennessee, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
SpouseLori Spivey
Children5
ResidenceOrlando, Florida
EducationEast Tennessee State University (BA)
Vanderbilt University (JD)
WebsiteOfficial website

Richard Anthony Keller (born September 5, 1964) is an American politician, author, and lawyer who served as the U.S. representative for Florida's 8th congressional district from 2001 to 2009. His district included much of the Central Florida region including the Greater Orlando metropolitan area and Walt Disney World. He chaired the House Higher Education subcommittee and served on the Judiciary and Education committees. Today he is an author, speaker, TV commentator and attorney.