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 and financial analyst currently serving as the U.S. Representative for Florida's 19th congressional district since 2021. As a member of the Republican Party, he represents a large portion of Southwest Florida. His background combines experience in finance with his current role in national politics.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements

2002: Graduated 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 (FSU) 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: Portfolio Manager at CMG Surety LLC

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

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.

2012: Unsuccessful Run for U.S. House of Representatives

In 2012, Byron Donalds, a member of the Tea Party movement, unsuccessfully ran for the U.S. House of Representatives.

2014: Reported as likely candidate 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 represented the 80th district in the Florida House of Representatives.

2020: Elected to Congress

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

2020: Identified as participant in "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 Congress, becoming the sixth person to represent Florida's 19th congressional district since its creation in 1983.

January 3, 2023: Received Vote for Speaker of the House

On January 3, 2023, Byron Donalds received one vote from Chip Roy in the 118th Congress's first election for Speaker of the House. He received 20 votes on the fourth ballot, marking the first time two Black lawmakers were nominated for Speaker.

January 2023: Nominated for Speaker of the House

In January 2023, Byron Donalds was nominated for the speakership in the fourth through 11th rounds of voting in the Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives election.