Mr. Rankin is an active and dedicated member of the legal profession and the community which he serves. He is a member of the Florida Bar and Carrollwood Community Bar Association. Mr. Rankin is a former Chair of the Cheval Homeowners Association and the Cheval Community Development District. He is also a former Chairman of the Board at the Lions Eye Institute for Transplant and Research in Tampa and currently serves on its Executive Committee. Mr. Rankin is also President of American Patriot Title.