Districts

Ryan Amsler has a passion to fight for the people, both the retired and the working class. With a background in multi-million restaurant and hotel operations management, finance, and spending most of his life in Hernando County, Ryan has a commitment to fiscal responsibility, limited government, and the protection of our hometown locals and their businesses.

He and his parents moved to Hernando County in 1994, and his parents still live in the same home they now retired in. He owns his own finance brand he built and graduated Leadership Hernando in early 2024.

Ryan felt a calling to enter politics for the first time in the summer of 2024, with a commitment to representing the people he loves and grew up around. At a lightning speed of seventy-five
days later, he would be elected to office, while spending way less than half of the money his rival spent. A mandate to him, that the status quo is no longer acceptable to the people of Hernando County.

His pragmatic citizen-first approach and dedication to the community ensure that transparency and accountability guide each decision in government. He looks upon Hernando County’s future as bright, with a deep commitment to the Constitution and to lead with authenticity and strength.

Ryan works for you, the people of Hernando County. 

As a lifelong Florida Resident, originally from St Petersburg, Fl and becoming a permanent resident in District 2 of Hernando County in 2007. Commissioner Hawkins’ professional career began and continues as an entrepreneur, possessing exceptional leadership and delegation skills with the crucial ability to function well both independently and in fast-paced business and political environment with more than 20 years of extensive experience.

Besides supervising and coordinating large management teams and developing and implementing new operating processes, Commissioner Hawkins also excels at monitoring and analyzing Data and reducing
unnecessary expenses, while investing in technology and infrastructure to ensure long term success.

Commissioner Hawkins’ professional career was built on becoming an expert in Government contract execution during the RFQ and RFP bid process, implementation, and safely executing the awarded contracts for many City, County, State and Federal Governments.

Commissioner Hawkins is a veteran of the United States Navy. Serving onboard the USS John F Kennedy CV-67 from 2000-2004. He Served in support of Operation Enduring Freedom, Combat Cruise March-October 2002.

Commissioner Hawkins received numerous awards and
accommodations during his service including a Naval Achievement Medal, Meritorious Unit Accommodation and Service during time of war. Commissioner Hawkins is a staunch supporter of military active duty, veterans and their families, as well as our brave first responders of Hernando County.

Honor, Courage and Commitment are values he learned at a young age and continue to be the cornerstone of his life. At the end of his military service, Commissioner Hawkins was honorably discharged as a BM2 (SW) Second Class Petty Officer E-5.

Commissioner Hawkins lives in District 2 with his wife of 19 years, who was a Teacher in Hernando County, they have three children, two of which attend Hernando County Schools 

Born in Port Jefferson, N.Y., John Allocco moved to Florida in 1993 and came to Hernando County in 1999. Commissioner Allocco earned his bachelor's degree in exercise and sports
sciences from the University of Florida, and his master's degree in physical therapy and postgraduate certification from the University of St. Augustine. John and his wife, Randi, cofounded a physical therapy company in Spring Hill, FL in 2006, expanding to add a Hudson, FL
clinic with a total of 15 employees by the end of 2021, when they sold the business.

John maintains an active license as a physical therapist and as a real estate agent. He and his wife, Randi, have three married adult children, one daughter in college, and have been blessed with eight grandchildren.

Commissioner Allocco has served on the Board of County Commissioners since November 2016, most recently being re-elected in 2024. He has previously served as Chairman of the Board multiple times.

He has been active in several professional organizations, the Greater Hernando County Chamber of Commerce and was previously the State Committeeman of the Hernando County Republican
Party. Early in his professional career, he volunteered as an athletic trainer for Springstead and Hernando High schools. John and his family are also active members at their local church. 

Commissioner Allocco’s top priorities include smart economic growth, creating an environment that is favorable to attract new businesses and expand current businesses all while being fiscally
responsible. Providing a properly educated and trained workforce for Hernando County and our region is also a passion for Commissioner Allocco, and he also serves on the District Board of Trustees for Pasco-Hernando State College. 

Jerry Campbell was born in Alabama and moved to Hernando County in 2005. Jerry and his wife Tracy of over twenty-five years have two adult daughters. Jerry started delivering pizza for Domino’s Pizza. Over the next 25 years Jerry turned this delivery job into a small family business, eventually owning seven Domino’s locations with over 175 team members. 

Commissioner Campbell is involved in several community organizations including the Rotary Club of Brooksville and believes in Rotary’s mission of “service above self”.

Commissioner Campbell’s priorities include creating an environment where families and businesses have an opportunity to succeed, smart economic development attracting both small and large career-based businesses and being fiscally responsible.

Commissioner Campbell believes in servant leadership and welcomes all comments, concerns, feedback and ideas through his county email. 

Steve Champion is a fifth generation Brooksville/Hernando County resident. Commissioner Champion graduated from Fort Lauderdale High School and earned a bachelor’s in business administration at Hamilton University. He owns two businesses in Brooksville (firearm sales and military police supplies) and previously spent more than 20 years working for Target Corporation as an executive and director.

Commissioner Champion has five children; a son Christopher, a Staff Sergeant in the US Marine Corps, a daughter Kara, graduate of UCF with her bachelor’s degree in 2020, and three school-age children that attend Hernando County Public Schools. 

Commissioner Champion was elected to the Board of County Commissioners in November 2016, re-elected in 2020 and 2024. He has previously served as Chairman in 2018 and 2022, and Vice Chairman in 2017. He is a lifelong member of the National Rifle Association and an annual sponsor for the Hernando High School Future Farmers of America.

Commissioner Champion sponsored the change of policy to allow Hernando County employees to conceal carry and sponsored the County becoming a Second Amendment Sanctuary. 

Commissioner Champion’s top priorities include making Hernando County government more efficient and business friendly. He consistently votes against tax increases and unnecessary regulations.