Mike Giallombardo

Mike Giallombardo (born October 1982) is an American politician, businessman, and current Chief Warrant Officer (CW2) serving as a member of the Florida House of Representatives from the 77th district. He assumed office on November 3, 2020.

Mike Giallombardo
Member of the Florida House of Representatives
from the 77th district
Assumed office
November 3, 2020
Preceded byDane Eagle
Personal details
Born1982 (age 40–41)
Political partyRepublican
SpouseWendi Giallombardo
Children3
EducationGeorgia Military College (AS)
Florida Atlantic University (BA)
American Military University (MA)
Military service
Branch/service United States Army
UnitFlorida Army National Guard
Battles/warsIraq War

Early life and education

Representative Giallombardo was raised in Cape Coral, Florida. He earned an Associate of Science degree from Georgia Military College, a Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice from Florida Atlantic University, and a Master of Arts in International Relations from American Military University.[1] As an undergraduate, Giallombardo was a middle linebacker for the Florida Atlantic Owls football team under coach Howard Schnellenberger.[2]

Military career

After college, Representative Giallombardo enlisted in the United States Army and was deployed to Iraq in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. During his deployment, he served with the 4th Infantry Division and supported special operation missions. Representative Giallambardo played a significant role as a liaison to the Iraqi military and other coalition forces supporting the counter insurgency effort in Iraq. Mike is highly decorated from operations he took part in and was awarded numerous medals including the Army Commendation and Army Achievement Medals for his operational roles in Iraq that led to capturing various targets.

After leaving active duty, Representative Giallombardo continued his service in the and Florida Army National Guard. Representative Giallombardo is currently a Chief Warrant Officer (CW2) and serves as the State Emergency Response Team liaison for the State of Florida.[3] He has been activated for multiple hurricanes working with multiple counties in ensuring that the citizens have support from the Florida National Guard.

Political career

He was elected to the Florida House of Representatives in November 2020 and recently announced he will be seeking re-election in 2022 in the renamed 79th district. The 79th district was previously the 77th district, which primarily encompasses the city of Cape Coral, Florida. He currently is assigned to the following committees:[1]

  • Regulatory Reform Subcommittee - Vice Chair
  • Pandemics & Public Emergencies Committee
  • State Affairs Committee
  • Local Administration & Veterans Affairs Subcommittee
  • Insurance & Banking Subcommittee
  • State Administration & Technology Appropriations Subcommittee

Representative Giallombardo has sponsored or co-sponsored the following bills:[1]

2022 Session
Bill # Bill Subject Bill # Bill Subject
HB 17 Telehealth Practice Standards Sponsor CS/HB 5 Reducing Fetal and Infant Mortality Co-Sponsor
CS/CS/CS/HB 309 Private Provider Inspections of Onsite Sewage Treatment and Disposal Systems Sponsor HJR 35 Partisan Elections for Members of District School Boards Co-Sponsor
CS/HB 403 Local Ordinances Sponsor HB 497 Lee County School District, Lee County Co-Sponsor
CS/HB 689 Workers' Compensation Benefits for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Sponsor CS/CS/HB 569 Local Business Protection Act Co-Sponsor
HB 1147 Critical Infrastructure Standards and Procedures Sponsor CS/CS/HB 987 In-person Visitation Co-Sponsor
HB 1149 Surplus Lines Tax on Flood Insurance Premiums Sponsor CS/HB 1355 Immigration Enforcement Co-Sponsor
CS/CS/HB 1307 Citizens Property Insurance Corporation Sponsor HB 1469 Transportation Facility Designations Co-Sponsor
HB 1437 The Hope Scholarship Program Sponsor HR 1597 Ukraine Co-Sponsor
CS/CS/HB 1443 OGSR/Dependent Eligibility Information/DMS Sponsor HR 8055 Holodomor Remembrance Day Co-Sponsor
CS/CS/HB 1445 OGSR/Dependent Eligibility Information/DMS Sponsor
CS/HB 1447 Apprenticeship Tax Credits Sponsor
HB 4621 Lee County Emergency Operations Center Expansion Sponsor
HB 4623 Cape Coral Caloosahatchee River Crossing Project Sponsor
HB 4625 Home Base Florida Veteran and Family Care Sponsor
HB 4627 Vets in Class - Guest Lecturer to Substitute Teacher Pilot Program Sponsor
HB 4629 Cape Coral Ecological Preserve Boardwalk Replacement Sponsor
HB 4631 Cape Coral Northeast Reservoir Project Sponsor
HB 4633 Cape Coral North Wellfield Expansion Sponsor
CS/HB 7055 Cybersecurity Sponsor
CS/HB 7057 Pub. Rec. and Meetings/Cybersecurity Sponsor
HB 9241 Cyber Florida - Local Government Infrastructure and Technical Assistance Sponsor
2021 Session
Bill # Bill Subject Bill # Bill Subject
CS/HB 163 POW-MIA Vietnam Veterans Bracelet Memorial Sponsor CS/HB 1 Combating Public Disorder Co-Sponsor
CS/HB 247 Telehealth Practice Standards Sponsor CS/HB 7 Civil Liability for Damages Relating to COVID-19 Co-Sponsor
CS/HB 379 Pub. Rec./Economic Development Agencies Sponsor CS/HB 9 Protecting Consumers Against Pandemic-related Fraud Co-Sponsor
CS/HB 403 Home-based Businesses Sponsor HM 71 Recognizing Veteran Suicide Co-Sponsor
CS/HB 873 Military Affairs Sponsor CS/CS/HB 209 Big Cypress Basin Co-Sponsor
CS/CS/HB 1049 Use of Drones by Government Agencies Sponsor HB 217 Conservation Area Designations Co-Sponsor
CS/CS/HB 1297 Cybersecurity Sponsor CS/CS/HB 279 Enhanced Penalties for Criminal Offenses Co-Sponsor
CS/HB 1305 Workers' Compensation Insurance for

Employee Leasing Companies

 Sponsor CS/CS/HB 313 Firefighter Inquiries and Investigations Co-Sponsor
HB 2591 Four Laning Ortiz Avenue Sponsor HB 351 Protection of a Pain-capable Unborn Child from Abortion Co-Sponsor
HB 2643 City of Cape Coral Real-Time Crime Center Sponsor CS/CS/CS/HB 727 Wildlife Corridors Co-Sponsor
HB 2655 Lee County Deep Lagoon Preserve Water Quality Improvement Project Sponsor HB 735 Preemption of Local Occupational Licensing Co-Sponsor
HB 2657 Cape Coral Reservoir and Pipeline Project Sponsor CS/CS/HB 919 Preemption Over Restriction of Utility Services Co-Sponsor
HB 2659 Cape Coral Caloosahatchee Reclaimed

Water Transmission Main

 Sponsor CS/HB 1029 Purple Heart Recipient Parking Spaces Co-Sponsor
HB 2707 Oasis Charter Schools STEM MakerSpace Initiative Sponsor HM 1301 Second Amendment to the Constitution of the United States Co-Sponsor
HB 2857 Lehigh Acres Municipal Services Improvement District

Caloosahatchee River & Estuaries Storage & Treatment Phase II

 Sponsor HB 1409 Preemption of Firearms and Ammunition Regulation Co-Sponsor
HB 7Bv Vaccinations During Public Health Emergencies CS/HB 1475 Sex-specific Student Athletic Teams or Sports Co-Sponsor
CS/CS/CS/HB 1507 Workforce Related Programs and Services Co-Sponsor
HB 7009 OGSR/Juvenile Criminal History Records Co-Sponsor

Business career

In 2014, he founded Total Intelligence Group, Inc., a private intelligence firm that focuses on cybersecurity. In 2020, he co-founded IRIS Tech along with Army Veterans Tim Masshardt and Jason Shea. IRIS Tech is responsible for the creation of the IRIS platform currently being used by law enforcement agencies throughout the United States.

References
  1. "Mike Giallombardo". myfloridahouse.gov.
  2. "A lifetime of service is synonymous with Mike Giallombardo - CapeStyle Magazine Online". capestylemag.com. 18 May 2020. Retrieved 2021-06-20.
  3. "MEET MIKE". Mike G for Florida. Retrieved 2022-05-19.
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