Keith Truenow is the founder of Lake Jem Farms based in Mount Dora, in addition to being a farmer and rancher who focuses on producing sod, which is sold throughout the State of Florida.

Following graduation from high school, Keith enlisted in the United States Air Force and served his Country for the next four years. Following his military service, he returned home to Lake County and his agricultural roots.

After being well-schooled in agri-business he later founded Lake Jem Farms based in Mount Dora. He is a farmer and rancher who focuses on producing sod which is sold throughout Florida. Keith serves on several local and statewide boards including; Turfgrass Producers of Florida, Lake County Farm Bureau and the Lake County Fair Association. He also serves on the Harris Chain of Lakes Restoration Council, appointed by Governor Rick Scott.

Keith is an entrepreneur in every sense of the word. As a longtime businessman and resident of our district, he has a clear understanding of the challenges with which we are faced and will take with him to Tallahassee a commonsense approach to problem solving.

Keith’s devotion to his wife of twenty years and their two sons serve as the foundation for his commitment to always putting Florida families first.

Keith Truenow is the founder of Lake Jem Farms based in Mount Dora, in addition to being a farmer and rancher who focuses on producing sod, which is sold throughout the State of Florida.

Following graduation from high school, Keith enlisted in the United States Air Force and served his Country for the next four years. Following his military service, he returned home to Lake County and his agricultural roots.

After being well-schooled in agri-business he later founded Lake Jem Farms based in Mount Dora. He is a farmer and rancher who focuses on producing sod which is sold throughout Florida. Keith serves on several local and statewide boards including; Turfgrass Producers of Florida, Lake County Farm Bureau and the Lake County Fair Association. He also serves on the Harris Chain of Lakes Restoration Council, appointed by Governor Rick Scott.

Keith is an entrepreneur in every sense of the word. As a longtime businessman and resident of our district, he has a clear understanding of the challenges with which we are faced and will take with him to Tallahassee a commonsense approach to problem solving.

Keith’s devotion to his wife of twenty years and their two sons serve as the foundation for his commitment to always putting Florida families first.

Keith serves on several local and statewide boards including the Turfgrass Producers Board of Florida, Lake County Farm Bureau, the Lake County Fair Board, and the Harris Chain of Lakes Restoration Council.

Keith is an entrepreneur in every sense of the word.

He is an outsider who is answering President Trump’s call to drain the swamp, put Florida’s families first and bring jobs back from places like China.

Keith and his wife have two boys and live in Tavares.