Frank Bruno has a long and distinguished record of
service to the residents of Volusia County. He moved here from New Jersey
in 1970 and soon became an entrepreneur and active community volunteer.
He established Lithocraft Printing, which he owned
for 23 years, and which continues to prosper today. Bruno is a former Vice
Mayor of Ponce Inlet, where he lives with his wife, Mary.
Bruno was first elected to the County Council in
1982 and served through 1988. He was the Chairman in 1987. He was
re-elected in 1998 and served as the Chairman in 2003.
He chairs the Tourist Development Council, which is
overseeing the expansion of the Ocean Center. He also chairs the Volusia
County Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) and the Transportation
Disadvantaged Local Coordinating Board, member of the Central Florida
Commuter Rail Commission, and is a board member of EVAC.
In the 2004 election, Bruno made history when he
became the first elected Volusia County Chair, winning a challenging race
by a considerable margin. His campaign was widely recognized as a model
for positive campaigns. He was honored with a national communications
award for his radio spot on the subject of leadership.
Bruno is a veteran of the U.S. Army and has won
numerous awards for his volunteer service to the community.