Tryn Stimart, the incumbent supervisor in Seat 3 on the Lakewood Ranch Stewardship District Board, is running for re-election in the Nov. 3 nonpartisan general election. Henry White Jr. is also running for the seat.

Asked why he is running, Stimart said in our candidate questionnaire: "I am running to return as a Supervisor on the Lakewood Ranch Stewardship District Board to ensure strong fiscal oversight, protect our master-planned standards, and maintain strict accountability over our O&M assessments and capital bond funds. With deep institutional knowledge and established relationships across Manatee and Sarasota counties, I am committed to keeping Lakewood Ranch financially sound, beautifully maintained, and prepared for the future."

Candidate information

Party affiliation: "I am a registered Republican," Stimart said in our questionnaire. The race is nonpartisan.

Education: "I hold a Juris Doctor from the American University Washington College of Law, a Master of Science (Chemistry) from Old Dominion University, and two Bachelor of Science degrees (Biochemistry and Genetics/Cell Biology) from the University of Minnesota," Stimart said in our questionnaire.

Family: "I am married to my wonderful wife, Cindy. We are a faith-filled Catholic family, active parishioners at Our Lady of the Angels, and proud parents raising teenage children and guiding our adult children," Stimart said in our questionnaire.

Family in politics or government: "No," Stimart said in our questionnaire.

Experience and public service

Current office: Stimart holds Seat 3 on the Lakewood Ranch Stewardship District Board, according to BallotReady profile data.

Occupation and work history: Stimart said in our questionnaire: "I am an executive leader and seasoned attorney with over two decades of experience navigating complex regulatory environments, corporate governance, and multi-million-dollar risk management. Currently serving as Chief Legal Officer, Chief Compliance Officer, and Corporate Secretary for a multibillion dollar company, I bring a wealth of executive board-level oversight and legal acumen to public service. My legal career includes partner and director roles at top-tier firms, including Gibbons P.C., Womble Carlyle Sandridge & Rice, and Cooley LLP where I specialized in strategic corporate counsel, complex litigation, and intellectual property. Prior to my legal career, I was a United States Naval Officer proudly serving our country on active duty and the reserves for over 10 years."

According to his AbCellera bio, Stimart has served as chief legal officer, chief compliance officer, corporate secretary and privacy officer at AbCellera Biologics Inc. since August 2019. He was a partner at Gibbons P.C. from October 2016 to August 2019.

On the issues

Qualifications: Asked what accomplishments show he can handle the job, Stimart said in our questionnaire: "My professional background makes me qualified to protect Lakewood Ranch property owners across its 25,000+ acres. As Supervisor (Seat 3), I apply C-suite discipline to the District's multi-million-dollar Operations & Maintenance (O&M) assessment budgets, public debt service bond issues, and major infrastructure contracts for roadways, utilities, and stormwater systems. My regulatory experience guarantees absolute transparency, adherence to public compliance standards, and principled oversight … For Lakewood Ranch residents, I offer proven financial stewardship, deep institutional continuity, and executive accountability—ensuring infrastructure growth keeps pace with development while keeping assessment fees fair, predictable, and transparent."

Differences from other candidates: "I do not have information on the other candidate(s) seeking this position and therefore am not in position to comment. I applaud them for stepping forward to offer public service," Stimart said in our questionnaire.

Best advice received: "Facing adversity requires shifting from trying to control every outcome to focusing entirely on your sphere of influence—your response, your preparation, and your next decision," Stimart said in our questionnaire.