Career Timeline of Byron Donalds: Major Achievements and Milestones

From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how Byron Donalds made an impact.

Byron Donalds is an American politician currently serving as the U.S. Representative for Florida's 19th congressional district since 2021. A Republican, he previously served in the Florida House of Representatives from 2016 to 2020. His background also includes work as a financial analyst. Donalds' congressional district encompasses a significant portion of Southwest Florida.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements

2002: Graduation from Florida State University

In 2002, Byron Donalds earned a Bachelor of Science degree in finance and marketing from Florida State University.

2002: Graduated from FSU

In 2002, Byron Donalds graduated from Florida State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in finance and marketing.

2003: Began Career at TIB Bank

In 2003, Byron Donalds began his professional career as a credit analyst at TIB Bank.

2004: Promoted to Senior Credit Analyst

In 2004, Byron Donalds was promoted to senior credit analyst at TIB Bank.

2007: Position at CMG Surety LLC

In 2007, Byron Donalds left TIB Bank and took a position as a portfolio manager at CMG Surety LLC.

2010: Joined the Republican Party

In 2010, Byron Donalds left the Democratic Party and joined the Republican Party.

2012: Candidate for U.S. House of Representatives

In 2012, Byron Donalds was a candidate for the U.S. House of Representatives in Florida's 19th congressional district, finishing fifth of six candidates.

2014: Considered Running for U.S. House

In 2014, Byron Donalds was reported as a likely candidate for the U.S. House in Florida's 19th congressional district after Trey Radel resigned, but did not run.

2015: Joined Wells Fargo Advisors

In 2015, Byron Donalds joined Wells Fargo Advisors as a Financial Advisor.

2016: Elected to Florida House of Representatives

In 2016, Byron Donalds was elected to the Florida House of Representatives.

2020: Elected to Congress

In 2020, Byron Donalds was elected to the U.S. Congress, defeating Democratic nominee Cindy Banyai.

2020: Identified as a participant in the "Freedom Force"

In late 2020, Byron Donalds was identified as a participant in the "Freedom Force", a group of incoming House Republicans.

January 3, 2021: Swearing-in to Congress

On January 3, 2021, Byron Donalds was sworn into the U.S. Congress, becoming the sixth person to represent Florida's 19th congressional district since its creation in 1983.