Longtime Palm Bay Resident, Minister and Public Servant Says Bringing People Together is Key to Our City
PALM BAY, FL – Rob Medina, a longtime Palm Bay resident, minister and public servant, is announcing
his candidacy for the Office of Mayor of the City of Palm Bay, Florida. Medina, who has served for the
past 9 years as Director of Community and Military Relations for U.S. Congressman Bill Posey, and for
eight years prior to that as a Legislative Aide to Commissioner Jackie Colon of Palm Bay, will be vying for
the open position in the August 2020 primary election.
“In the thirty years that I have been blessed to live in Palm Bay with my family, I have come to know so
many dedicated residents and local leaders who work hard every day because they are called to serve others
in our community. Working together we could harness that spirit and really make a positive difference in
people’s lives that will benefit our entire city,” said Rob Medina. “As Mayor I will fight to do just that – to
bring people together.”
Rob Medina has been a resident of Palm Bay for thirty years. Born in 1961 in New York, NY, he is a
military veteran who is extremely proud of his service in the U.S. Marine Corps. Medina also serves as
Director of Ministry at The House Church in Palm Bay and has served on several local boards such as
Together In Partnership, Juvenile Justice Council.
“Reaching out to local businesses and working through our Chamber of Commerce, we can find new and
innovative ways to continue to grow our economy while also promoting Palm Bay a premier travel
destination – we have so much to offer. In doing so we can also focus on our infrastructure and encourage
young people to pursue educational opportunities that will ensure they have the skills to succeed and
remain competitive.”
In 2015 Rob was awarded the Outstanding Leadership Award for his role as Director of Ministry at The
House at Palm Bay Church, the Jornada Fest Community Service Award, and received the Patriots Award
in 2012 from Honor America for his outstanding leadership, service and commitment to our community. At
last year’s VIVA Brevard Gala, Rob was awarded the Congressional Medal of Recognition for his years of
service to our veteran community. Medina holds a Master of Arts in Theology Degree, and graduated
Summa Cum Laude from Life Christian University. Rob is happily married to Lissette Medina and is the
father of six children, and grandfather of ten.