About FLVAF
Who We Are
FLVAF was founded with a clear purpose: to honor and empower Florida’s veterans and their families. Through dedicated advocacy, meaningful philanthropy, and vital community resources, we work to enhance well-being, foster personal and professional growth, and strengthen opportunities for veterans across the state.
We believe that supporting veterans goes beyond meeting immediate needs—it’s about creating lasting impact. By connecting veterans with essential services, promoting community engagement, and empowering informed voting decisions, FLVAF helps ensure that those who served our country continue to thrive in civilian life.
Mission
FLVAF is committed to honoring and empowering Florida’s veterans and their families by advancing initiatives that strengthen every aspect of their lives. We advocate for policies and programs that address the unique needs of veterans, while fostering a culture of respect and recognition for their service. Through philanthropy, we invest in meaningful projects that provide direct support—ranging from health and wellness to education, housing, and career development.
Our community resources are thoughtfully designed to enhance overall well-being, promote personal and professional growth, and create pathways for long-term stability. FLVAF also emphasizes civic engagement by supporting voter education, empowering informed decision-making at the ballot box, and upholding voter integrity. We believe a truly fair democracy depends on election transparency—transparent processes, clear communication, trustworthy systems, and accountability—so that veterans and their families can have full confidence their voices are heard and counted.
By combining advocacy, philanthropy, and grassroots support, we strive to build a future where every veteran and their family not only has the opportunity to thrive, but can participate in democracy with trust, dignity, and confidence.
Our Director
John Totten
Founder
Senior Intelligence, Security, and Technology Professional
John Totten brings more than 25 years of distinguished service in intelligence analysis, physical security, and information technology for the U.S. Department of Defense and other federal agencies. He has led complex, high-dollar programs, coordinated with multiple combatant commands, and advised senior leadership on warfighter needs with advanced technological solutions. John’s background includes all-source intelligence, biometrics, sensor employment, systems engineering, and integrating cutting-edge force protection systems.
Beyond his technical and operational credentials, John is deeply committed to supporting America’s veterans—ensuring they receive the recognition, services, and advocacy they deserve. He also believes that strong, transparent, and trustworthy elections are foundational to democracy, and he actively works to promote election integrity so that every citizen’s vote is counted and protected.
John has served as a business owner and executive, leveraging his defense and tech experience to build secure operations, drive innovation, and lead teams through complex challenges. Holding a Top Secret/SCI clearance and recognized as a Certified Biometrics Professional, John combines domain expertise with a deep sense of civic duty.
Community Involvement
Active in both civic and fraternal organizations, John contributes to the community as a 32nd Degree Free Mason, Shriner, and Hillsborough County Republican Party Precinct 103 Committee Man. His professional experience includes leadership roles in advanced defense systems, including Rapid Aerostat Initial Deployment, Counter-Rocket Artillery Mortar programs, Persistent Threat Detection Systems, and Integrated Base Defense projects, demonstrating a commitment to service, security, and innovation that extends from the community to national defense.
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