Doug Wiles Explained

Doug Wiles
State House:Florida
State:Florida
District:20th
Term Start:November 19, 1996
Term End:November 16, 2004
Predecessor:Tracy Upchurch
Successor:Bill Proctor
Birth Date:7 November 1952
Spouse:Doris Wiles
Profession:Insurance Executive
Education:St. Johns River Community College (AA)
University of Florida (BS)
Party:Democratic

Doug Wiles is a resident of St. Augustine, Florida where he is the President of Herbie Wiles Insurance.

Wiles previously served as a Representative in the Florida House of Representatives from 1996–2004, serving as the Democratic Leader from 2002-2004. Wiles is a third-generation public servant, following in the footsteps of both his father, Herbie Wiles and his grandfather, Randy Wiles, who both served on the St. Johns County Commission. While currently out-of-office, Wiles is mentioned from time to time as a potential candidate, either for the State Senate or Congress.

Wiles received his Bachelor's degree from the University of Florida in journalism. He is also a retired Lt. Colonel, serving nearly 25 years in the United States Army and the Florida National Guard, which included a short stint in Saudi Arabia during Operation Desert Shield.

He and his wife, Doris, have two daughters, Lindsay and Ashley and six grandchildren.

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