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F.A.C.T. Committee Board of Directors
 Colonel Christopher Allen Knight, age 46, is a 22-year veteran of the Florida Highway Patrol. A graduate of Venice High School, he received his Bachelor of Science degree in Criminology from Florida State University in 1979. Colonel Knight is also a graduate of the 171st Session of the FBI National Academy, the 2nd Session of the North Carolina State University Administrative Officers Management Program, and the 20th Session of the Florida Department of Law Enforcement Chief Executive Seminar.
Colonel Knight was a member of the Florida Highway Patrol’s 61st Recruit Class. He was elected President of his recruit class, and graduated with High Academic Honors. After receiving his initial training at the FHP Academy, he began his career as a Trooper in Naples, and later served in Venice. Colonel Knight has progressed up through the ranks of the Patrol, and has been stationed in Miami, Bradenton, Palatka, and Tallahassee in various positions, including Commander of Troop H, Tallahassee, and Chief of Training at the FHP Academy.
Colonel Knight is a member of the State Law Enforcement Chiefs Association, the International Association of Chiefs of Police, the Florida Sheriffs Association, and the Florida Police Chiefs Association. He is also the chairman of the Florida Anti-Car Theft Committee.
Effective July 2, 2001, Mr. Fred Dickinson, Executive Director of the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, announced Colonel Knight’s appointment to Director of the Florida Highway Patrol.
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Col. Christopher Knight — Chairman
Florida Highway Patrol, Director
Neil Kirkman Building
2900 Apalachee Parkway, Room A437, MS40
Tallahassee, FL 32399-0552
850 488-4885
(Fax) 850 922-0148
E-mail: knight.christopher@hsmv.state.fl.us
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Greg Terp — Vice Chairman
Miami Dade Police Department, Lieutenant
Auto Theft Task Force
7925 N.W. 12th Street, # 301
Miami, FL 33126
305 994-1000
(Fax) 305 994-1004
E-mail: GTBOLO@aol.com
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George Winnegar — Treasurer
Liberty Mutual Insurance Company
30611 U.S. Highway 19
Palm Harbor, FL 34684
800 637-0757 x 169
(Fax) 727 787-8984
E-mail: george.winnegar@libertymutual.com
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Lisa Weathersbee — Director
State Farm Insurance
7401 Cypress Gardens Blvd.
Winter Haven, FL 33888
863 318-4332
(Fax) 863 318-3799
E-mail: lisa.weathersbee.gosv@statefarm.com
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Samuel "Buddy" Riggi — Director
City Of Orland Police Dept., Sergeant
Auto Theft Task Force
100 South Hughey Avenue
Orlando, FL 32801
407 246-2921
E-mail: samuel.riggi@ci.orlando.fl.us
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Major David H. Brierton, Jr. — Director
Florida Highway Patrol
Chief of Investigations
Neil Kirkman Building
2900 Apalachee Parkway, Room A437, MS40
Tallahassee, FL 32399
850 487-0704
E-mail: brierton.david@hsmv.state.fl.us
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Karen Pelot — Director
Progressive Insurance Company
State SIU Manager - Florida
1030 W. Canton Avenue, Suite 100
Winter Park, FL 32789
407 975-5851
(Fax) 407 975-5767
E-mail: karen_pelot@progressive.com
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