Congressman Ted Yoho

CDR Co-Chairman and Former Member of Congress for Florida’s 3rd District

Congressman Ted Yoho serves as co-chair of the Consensus for Development Reform (CDR).

Ted Yoho served in the U.S. House of Representatives for 8 years, representing Florida’s 3rd Congressional District. During his time in office, Ted served on the House Agriculture committee, as well as the House Foreign Affairs committee where he was also the Ranking Member of the Asia, Pacific and Nonproliferation subcommittee.

Prior to serving in Congress, Ted was a small business owner who operated several large animal veterinary practices for 30 years. During his successful career, he established a reputation of accountability and service. 

Born in Minnesota, Ted moved to South Florida where he met his wife Carolyn in the fourth grade and married her at age 19. After completing his AA degree at Broward Community College, Ted and Carolyn moved to Gainesville where Ted enrolled at the University of Florida. He graduated in 1983 with his bachelor’s degree in Animal Science and Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine, while Carolyn had created her own very successful court reporting agencies.

Ted and Carolyn are the proud parents of three children: Katie, Lauren, and Tyler.