Charles Davis for Sanford Mayor
Charles Davis was born on May 15, 1968, and is a lifelong resident of Sanford. He graduated from Seminole High School in 1987 and received his Insurance License in 1999. After working as an Associate Agent, he decided to open his own Nationwide Insurance Office in 2004.
Charles was the recipient of the 2011 Lifetime Volunteer Achievement Award from the City of Sanford, and 2015 Humanitarian Award from the Dr. Martin Luther King Steering Committee. He has also been recognized by numerous organizations for Outstanding Community Service.
Charles is actively involved in community-based organizations and leadership roles including:
· Seminole County Sheriff’s Community Foundation, Chairman
· Seminole County Port Authority, Vice Chairman
· Seminole County Veterans Appreciation Committee, Past Chairman
· Sanford Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA), Past Chairman
· Sanford Chamber of Commerce, Past Chairman
· Central Florida Zoo, Board Member
· Free To Be Me “Freedom School,” Board Member
· Police Athletic League (PAL)
· Seminole High School Booster Club
· Sanford River Rats
· Goldsboro Festival
· The West Side Senior Citizen Program
· The Bokey Riders
· Pearle Mae Ford Community Club
During his downtime, Charles enjoys flying airplanes, fishing and rebuilding classic cars.
Charles and his wife, Tiffany, have three beautiful daughters: Alexis (27), Brooke (23) and Caroline (15)
“We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give.” – Winston Churchill
Common Questions About Charles Davis
Q: Where did Charles Davis grow up and go to school?
A: Charles Davis was born and raised in Sanford, Florida, and is a proud graduate of Seminole High School (Class of 1987). He never left — he built his career, his family, and his community legacy right here in Sanford. His deep local roots are a core part of who he is as a person and as a candidate.
Q: What business does Charles Davis own in Sanford?
A: Charles Davis owns a Nationwide Insurance Office in Sanford, which he opened in 2004 after working as an Associate Agent. His insurance business helps Sanford families and local businesses protect what matters most to them. This real-world experience managing a small business gives Charles a practical understanding of fiscal responsibility and customer service.
Q: What awards has Charles Davis received for his work in Sanford?
A: Charles Davis received the 2011 Lifetime Volunteer Achievement Award from the City of Sanford and the 2015 Humanitarian Award from the Dr. Martin Luther King Steering Committee, among other honors from community organizations across Seminole County. These recognitions aren't just plaques on a wall — they represent a lifetime of showing up for Sanford when it mattered.
Q: 4. What does Charles Davis do outside of work and politics?
A: In his downtime, Charles Davis enjoys flying airplanes, fishing, and rebuilding classic cars. His passion for aviation led him to found a flight club and flight school right here in Sanford, helping young people in our community pursue their dreams of flight. These hobbies reflect a man who leads by doing — whether at City Hall or in the hangar.
Q: 5. Is Charles Davis married? Does he have children?
A: Yes — Charles and his wife Tiffany have been together for years and are raising three daughters in Sanford: Alexis (27), Brooke (23), and Caroline (15). As a father and husband, Charles understands the importance of safe neighborhoods, good schools, and a thriving local economy — not as policy abstractions, but as daily realities for Sanford families.