As a sitting member on the board of the Lake Economic Area Development (LEAD) Partnership, Spencer Schar is committed to the organization’s aims of supporting the county’s businesses, people, and communities. LEAD works closely with private businesses, government, chambers of commerce, workforce and educational institutions, and other related stakeholders to foster economic growth within Lake County.
Situated in the heart of central Florida, the county has several international airports close by and is within easy access of major transportation networks. With annual growth standing at around 2.3%, Lake County is currently outpacing regional, state, and national growth rates. Furthermore, the county has an impressive rate of 89.7% regarding educational attainment (the number of people achieving a high school diploma or higher). Spencer enjoys a range of sports, including kayaking, fishing, and golf. He played lacrosse throughout college and supports the American football team the Tampa Buccaneers. The latter’s Tampa Bay Buccaneers Foundation is committed to uplifting the communities of Tampa Bay through the creation and support of programs that address gender equality, social justice, and education disparity. In his leisure time, Spencer also likes to watch movies and documentaries, write, and read. His favorite books include Thinking, Fast and Slow by Daniel Kahneman, Blink by Malcolm Gladwell, Rationality: What It Is, Why It Seems Scarce, Why It Matters by Steven Pinker, and The End of the World Is Just the Beginning by William Strauss and Neil Howe. He also rates Peter Zeihan – author of The Sense of Style – highly, who he credits as a great geopolitical commentator of our times. |