ABOUT GENE

Gene Brown served three terms on the Bradenton City Council as Ward Two Councilman before deciding to run for Mayor. He was successful in his bid for office and has served as Mayor since January 2021.

Brown brings a unique perspective to the Mayor’s office. As a small business owner, he understands first-hand the needs of the business community. Gene serves as Vice President and COO of Brown & Sons Funeral Homes & Crematory, where he has served Bradenton since 1989.

For the last 35 years he has been actively involved with the Boys and Girls Club, including serving in several leadership roles, and has served as a devoted member of the Manatee High School Football Booster Club.

A graduate of the Citizens Police Academy, he serves on the Manatee County Sheriff's Advisory Committee.

He prepared for his career at Gupton-Jones College of Funeral Service in Atlanta, GA, where he earned A.S. Degree in 1989. A graduate of Bayshore High School, he also attended Mars Hill (N.C.) College and Manatee Community College, where he earned an Associate’s Degree.

Brown has been married to his wife, Gina, for over 35 years; he and his wife have two grown children and two grandchildren.