What Your Neighbors
and Business Leaders
Are Saying About Rick Geller
Rick Geller, a business and commercial attorney and effective community activist, clearly has the best credentials for this important job. .... The efforts he has been involved in are too numerous to mention, but they're all in the best interest of the community.
Geller has demonstrated a passion for the work that needs to be done, and we feel that Rick Geller is the best choice for West Orange County.
West Orange Times
August 7, 2008
No candidate other than Rick Geller has fought for and defended neighborhoods. No other candidate comes close to Rick's depth of experience with the issues that come before the County Commission. And no other candidate has Rick's remarkable track record of achievements for the community. No one is better qualified for the job of County Commissioner than Rick.
Sue Carpenter
Turtle Creek
What an outstanding model for a public servant you are. I wish we could 'clone' you around the country. Too many public officials today use their office, influence, and power for their own personal and financial gains. You truly embody the service moniker of the office and position you seek. Rick, you give me hope!
Debra Roux
Rick Geller has been active in the community for almost a decade. He has been fighting for controlled development instead of over-development. He's fought school overcrowding, incompatible land uses next residential areas, and has fought to preserve green space for a park and recreation for our families. He's fought to preserve the Reedy Creek wetlands at the South end of the Butler Chain.
Having worked through Orange County Government for these achievements, and with sixteen years experience as a business and commercial attorney, Rick has the legal background and a working knowledge of how to get things done in the best interests of our community.
There is no candidate worthy of succeeding Teresa Jacobs besides Rick Geller. We need to cast our votes based on who's best qualified.
Joe Batten
Town of Windermere
I've never met anyone so devoted to building community as Rick Geller. Besides being a wonderful attorney, he is an unbelievable family man, and he's so passionate about building a community that his family can live in and flourish in. That's what he's done ever since his family moved to Southwest Orlando.
Ted Brozanski
Windermere Club
Rick Geller will provide legal expertise and sound business judgment that is critical to managing Orange County's growth and development over the next decade. We are facing serious crises in our road and school systems, community safety/crime rate and our taxation and spending programs. Rick has the tools necessary to evaluate these challenges and provide solutions.
Brett Kingstone
Chairman of the Board, Nexxus Lighting (NASDAQ: NEXS)
President and CEO, Max King Realty/KFLP
South Bay
Rick--My kids, and I just spent the last 5 hours at the new Dr. Phillips Community Park. Thank you for all your work calling on Orange County to buy the land and build the park.
Bilinda Kaufman
Reserve at Cypress Point
I have worked closely with Rick Geller for almost nine years on behalf of our Dr. Phillips community. There is no greater community workhorse. Rick fought to turn uncontrolled growth, incompatible with our neighborhoods, into what was reasonable and beautiful. He fought against school overcrowding at our elementary school. He fought to protect the Reedy Creek wetlands. He fought for a traffic light. He fought to build a park. In each case, Rick Geller took the lead and helped to accomplish our community's goals. He is simply an amazing candidate.
Roy Messinger
Southern Dr. Phillips Homeowners Coalition
Emerald Forest
Rick Geller possesses an exceptional blend of intellect and character. As a colleague and as a friend, I am confident Rick will lead by example as he continues to bring the best out of everyone he meets.
Frank Sheppard
Managing Partner, Rumberger Kirk & Caldwell
I believe in you, Rick, as an ethical, authentic, compassionate leader with soul, and you have marvelous wisdom to make a difference.
Marilyn Marks
Windermere Ridge
He thinks not only with his head but with his heart.
Dick Appelbaum
The Appelbaum Company
Rick handled the situation fairly, was really open minded, considered all parties' positions, and sought resolutions that would work for all stakeholders.
Drew Smith
Casto LLP
Developer of the Winter Park Village
I have known Rick for a number of years and find him to be a caring and responsible person who is tenacious when the need arises. He has worked tirelessly on our behalf.
Flo Sandick
Retired
… this guy not only knows where he’s been, but more important, knows where he’s going … or to put it another way, he’s “been there, done that”! … he’s spent a good part of the last ten years “working in the trenches” … we feel that District 1 residents will be pleased to know that they’ve got someone in the race who has had to fight hard for them and has a proven track record …
Orange County Internet News
http://ocins.com
Rick is very well known in Southwest Orange County, where he has worked visibly on community issues since the late 1990's. Rick is the man to beat. Rick would be one of only two attorneys on the Board of County Commissioners and could help interject much needed perspective on the major issues impacting all of us throughout Orange County and Central Florida.
Scott Richman
Partner, Carlton Fields
Oaks of Windermere
Rick Geller was a top law student--a cum laude graduate and Law Review associate editor. The voters of Southwest and West Orange County have a unique opportunity to elect a candidate for local public office with true intellectual firepower.
Vicky Hajdenberg, Ph.D
Clinical Research Director
Rick is a reasoned and thoughtful man and doesn’t come across as a career politician. He strikes me as a hard worker who wants to focus on the nuts and bolts issues that face the County. I am confident he’d be a great voice on the County Commission. I hope you choose to support Rick.
Carl Vandiver
Colliers Arnold
After very careful consideration, we view Rick as the candidate most experienced in the local issues that come before the County Commission, and the most likely to win this election.
Dan Giordano
Dr. Phillips
Harris Rosen
Cypress Point
Frank Santos
Lake Down Shores
Garritt Toohey
Bay Hill
Everyone is so committed to Rick Geller. You can't drive through Dr. Phillips without seeing Rick's influence: the Dr. Phillips Park, Sand Lake Elementary School, the traffic light outside Turtle Creek. The number of people who have mentioned Rick's role in making these things happen has been amazing.
Molly Cox
Lakeside
I spoke with Rick and then I went home and told my wife that I'd just spoken with our friend and next commissioner. He's that kind of person, someone you feel you can trust.
Igal Haddad
Dr. Phillips
Whatever Rick needs, we're there for him. He was there for us when we needed him as a community and now we will do everything we can to get him elected.
Lev Blaha
Diamond Cove
I've worked with Rick Geller for eight years. I know his character and his values. I can't think of a better man to protect our neighborhoods than Rick.
Dennis Herald
Ocoee
My roots here go back a long way, and I can't think of a better steward for the future and for this part of town I'll always love than Rick Geller.
Leon Handley
Past-president, Orange County Bar Association
I've known Rick for eleven years. I can vouch for him. I know his character. We need genuine and sincere leaders in government who put themselves forward for the right reason. I believe Rick has only the community's best interests at heart. And you know, it shows every time you hear him speak.
Beth Morgeson The Manors, Town of Windermere
I enjoy helping a candidate I truly believe in. Rick has been an incredible volunteer in our community over the last decade and it is very nice to see everyone coming out to help him in this effort. He was always available to help me with a whole host of issues affecting Orange County residents. I believe he is uniquely qualified to be our next District One Commissioner.
Scott Justice
Former president, Orange County Homeowners Association
Bay Hill
Rick, you will make a wonderful public servant.
Bobbie Barrett
Bay Point
I am very impressed by your commitment and genuine nature. You talk from the heart and get things done. Keep up the great work.
Maureen Walker
Westover Club
Geller has demonstrated a passion for the work that needs to be done, and we feel that Rick Geller is the best choice for West Orange County.
West Orange Times
August 7, 2008
No candidate other than Rick Geller has fought for and defended neighborhoods. No other candidate comes close to Rick's depth of experience with the issues that come before the County Commission. And no other candidate has Rick's remarkable track record of achievements for the community. No one is better qualified for the job of County Commissioner than Rick.
Sue Carpenter
Turtle Creek
What an outstanding model for a public servant you are. I wish we could 'clone' you around the country. Too many public officials today use their office, influence, and power for their own personal and financial gains. You truly embody the service moniker of the office and position you seek. Rick, you give me hope!
Debra Roux
Rick Geller has been active in the community for almost a decade. He has been fighting for controlled development instead of over-development. He's fought school overcrowding, incompatible land uses next residential areas, and has fought to preserve green space for a park and recreation for our families. He's fought to preserve the Reedy Creek wetlands at the South end of the Butler Chain.
Having worked through Orange County Government for these achievements, and with sixteen years experience as a business and commercial attorney, Rick has the legal background and a working knowledge of how to get things done in the best interests of our community.
There is no candidate worthy of succeeding Teresa Jacobs besides Rick Geller. We need to cast our votes based on who's best qualified.
Joe Batten
Town of Windermere
I've never met anyone so devoted to building community as Rick Geller. Besides being a wonderful attorney, he is an unbelievable family man, and he's so passionate about building a community that his family can live in and flourish in. That's what he's done ever since his family moved to Southwest Orlando.
Ted Brozanski
Windermere Club
Rick Geller will provide legal expertise and sound business judgment that is critical to managing Orange County's growth and development over the next decade. We are facing serious crises in our road and school systems, community safety/crime rate and our taxation and spending programs. Rick has the tools necessary to evaluate these challenges and provide solutions.
Brett Kingstone
Chairman of the Board, Nexxus Lighting (NASDAQ: NEXS)
President and CEO, Max King Realty/KFLP
South Bay
Rick--My kids, and I just spent the last 5 hours at the new Dr. Phillips Community Park. Thank you for all your work calling on Orange County to buy the land and build the park.
Bilinda Kaufman
Reserve at Cypress Point
I have worked closely with Rick Geller for almost nine years on behalf of our Dr. Phillips community. There is no greater community workhorse. Rick fought to turn uncontrolled growth, incompatible with our neighborhoods, into what was reasonable and beautiful. He fought against school overcrowding at our elementary school. He fought to protect the Reedy Creek wetlands. He fought for a traffic light. He fought to build a park. In each case, Rick Geller took the lead and helped to accomplish our community's goals. He is simply an amazing candidate.
Roy Messinger
Southern Dr. Phillips Homeowners Coalition
Emerald Forest
Rick Geller possesses an exceptional blend of intellect and character. As a colleague and as a friend, I am confident Rick will lead by example as he continues to bring the best out of everyone he meets.
Frank Sheppard
Managing Partner, Rumberger Kirk & Caldwell
I believe in you, Rick, as an ethical, authentic, compassionate leader with soul, and you have marvelous wisdom to make a difference.
Marilyn Marks
Windermere Ridge
He thinks not only with his head but with his heart.
Dick Appelbaum
The Appelbaum Company
Rick handled the situation fairly, was really open minded, considered all parties' positions, and sought resolutions that would work for all stakeholders.
Drew Smith
Casto LLP
Developer of the Winter Park Village
I have known Rick for a number of years and find him to be a caring and responsible person who is tenacious when the need arises. He has worked tirelessly on our behalf.
Flo Sandick
Retired
… this guy not only knows where he’s been, but more important, knows where he’s going … or to put it another way, he’s “been there, done that”! … he’s spent a good part of the last ten years “working in the trenches” … we feel that District 1 residents will be pleased to know that they’ve got someone in the race who has had to fight hard for them and has a proven track record …
Orange County Internet News
http://ocins.com
Rick is very well known in Southwest Orange County, where he has worked visibly on community issues since the late 1990's. Rick is the man to beat. Rick would be one of only two attorneys on the Board of County Commissioners and could help interject much needed perspective on the major issues impacting all of us throughout Orange County and Central Florida.
Scott Richman
Partner, Carlton Fields
Oaks of Windermere
Rick Geller was a top law student--a cum laude graduate and Law Review associate editor. The voters of Southwest and West Orange County have a unique opportunity to elect a candidate for local public office with true intellectual firepower.
Vicky Hajdenberg, Ph.D
Clinical Research Director
Rick is a reasoned and thoughtful man and doesn’t come across as a career politician. He strikes me as a hard worker who wants to focus on the nuts and bolts issues that face the County. I am confident he’d be a great voice on the County Commission. I hope you choose to support Rick.
Carl Vandiver
Colliers Arnold
After very careful consideration, we view Rick as the candidate most experienced in the local issues that come before the County Commission, and the most likely to win this election.
Dan Giordano
Dr. Phillips
Harris Rosen
Cypress Point
Frank Santos
Lake Down Shores
Garritt Toohey
Bay Hill
Everyone is so committed to Rick Geller. You can't drive through Dr. Phillips without seeing Rick's influence: the Dr. Phillips Park, Sand Lake Elementary School, the traffic light outside Turtle Creek. The number of people who have mentioned Rick's role in making these things happen has been amazing.
Molly Cox
Lakeside
I spoke with Rick and then I went home and told my wife that I'd just spoken with our friend and next commissioner. He's that kind of person, someone you feel you can trust.
Igal Haddad
Dr. Phillips
Whatever Rick needs, we're there for him. He was there for us when we needed him as a community and now we will do everything we can to get him elected.
Lev Blaha
Diamond Cove
I've worked with Rick Geller for eight years. I know his character and his values. I can't think of a better man to protect our neighborhoods than Rick.
Dennis Herald
Ocoee
My roots here go back a long way, and I can't think of a better steward for the future and for this part of town I'll always love than Rick Geller.
Leon Handley
Past-president, Orange County Bar Association
I've known Rick for eleven years. I can vouch for him. I know his character. We need genuine and sincere leaders in government who put themselves forward for the right reason. I believe Rick has only the community's best interests at heart. And you know, it shows every time you hear him speak.
Beth Morgeson The Manors, Town of Windermere
I enjoy helping a candidate I truly believe in. Rick has been an incredible volunteer in our community over the last decade and it is very nice to see everyone coming out to help him in this effort. He was always available to help me with a whole host of issues affecting Orange County residents. I believe he is uniquely qualified to be our next District One Commissioner.
Scott Justice
Former president, Orange County Homeowners Association
Bay Hill
Rick, you will make a wonderful public servant.
Bobbie Barrett
Bay Point
I am very impressed by your commitment and genuine nature. You talk from the heart and get things done. Keep up the great work.
Maureen Walker
Westover Club