Staff Snapshots | Dustin Heath Morgan.

Dustin Heath Morgan

Hometown: DeFuniak Springs, Fla.

Role: Deputy sergeant-at-arms, Florida Senate

Years of legislative service: Nine

One thing he loves about his state: "The environmental diversity. I grew up in a very rural small town. I could start my day out turkey hunting, then head to the Gulf to go snapper fishing. I haven't seen many places where you can go from beautiful untouched forests to some of the world's most beautiful beaches, all in the same day."

Why did you choose to work at the legislature?

I came to Tallahassee to pursue my degree at Florida State University. While here, I interned with the Florida Senate and loved everything about the Capitol. From there, I received a great offer from the Senate Sergeant's Office and have been here ever since.

What skill or talent are you most proud of?

One talent I believe I have and am proud of is the ability to adapt and overcome obstacles. From my military and law enforcement career to massive protests at the Florida Capitol, it always seems like I'm going through something new and challenging. Even though I can feel overwhelmed at times, my amazing team and I always find a way to push through and get the job done.

What's the best advice you were ever given?

One of the best pieces of advice I have received came from the President Pro Tempore Senator Aaron Bean. He mentioned that no matter how bad your day is going, do your best to give everyone you meet your full attention. He said that it might be your 100th meeting of the day, but to that person it's their only meeting of the day. They may have driven hundreds of miles that day to tell you their problems. In this profession, you owe it to everybody to give them your best.

Who or what inspires you?

Two people inspire me more than anything. My amazing wife, Kinley Morgan, works alongside me in the Florida senate. She has never met a stranger. She always treats everyone with kindness. She quite literally keeps my life together. I can honestly say I don't know what I would do without her. She...