Don Redman is a successful business man, operating a small business for over 40 years.  He and his wife, Debbie, have two daughters, three sons and 11 grandchildren.  Each of their children attended local public schools and graduated from Englewood High School.  Don has been an active member of First Baptist Church Jacksonville for 32 years, serving as an usher for 27 years.  Don is a race director in his spare time, involved in producing a number of local triathlons, (races involving biking, running, and swimming).

Active in Little League, River City Swimming, Master Swimming, Biking and running events, Don has entered and finished every Jacksonville River Run.

Don's community involvement includes:

*        Chairman of Englewood High School Advisory Committee for 5-years and member for 14-years;

*        Chairman of Greenfield Elementary School Advisory Committee for 2-years and member for 7-years;

*        Chairman of Englewood Resource Center Full Service School for 12-years and member for 14-years;

*        Member of Full Service Schools Leadership Council for 8-years;

*        Member of Youth Crisis Center Advisory Board for 6-years;

*        Business Partner with Safe Place, a program where children may seek help at business locations, for 6-years; and

*        Member of Mayor's Council on Fitness & Well-Being, since appointment by Former Mayor John Delaney, including 3-years as Chairman.