Florida and convincing the Burnham Institute to build a new research facility in Orange County as part of his vision for the Innovation Way high-tech corridor. Richard Crotty currently serves as the executive vice president of Crossman & Company, overseeing their Corporate Advisory Services. In August 2018, the Orange County Republican party elected Crotty as state committeeman, replacing Paul Paulson. Recognition The Orlando Sentinel named Crotty the second most powerful person in Central Florida, behind Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer, in 2008. In previous years, Crotty occupied the top position in that list. See also Teresa Jacobs Board of County Commissioners References External links Richard Crotty Official Website Richard Crotty Biography at OrangeCountyFL.net |- |- |- |- County executives in Florida Living people Members of the Florida House of Representatives Florida state senators Mayors of places in Florida People from Dobbs Ferry, New York People from Orlando, Florida Florida State University alumni University of Central Florida alumni University of Central Florida Trustees 1948 births