C. Dennis Carlton, Jr.
Charles Dennis Carlton Jr is an eighth generation Florida native and aHillsborough County resident. His primary business is in agriculture. He is a partner in Carlton and Carlton Ranch and Audubon Ranch which are cow/calf operations throughout Central Florida. He is the owner/operator of D Carlton LLC, a real estate holding company and is active in real estate working under Mid-State Reality. He is also a strawberry grower in south Hillsborough County. He previously served as the president of Hillsborough County Farm Bureau from 2017-2024. Dennis graduated from the University of South Florida with a degree in Finance. He currently serves on Farm Credit of Central Florida and Seffner Christian Academy Boards. He is also a member of the Ag Economic Development Council here in Hillsborough County.
Mr. Carlton’s past awards include the Plant City Chamber of Commerce young agriculturist of the year and the Hillsborough County Harvest award recipient.
He is married to Sara Beth Carlton and they have two children, Dennis III ( DC ) and Anna Kate. He enjoys hunting, fishing, and spending time outdoors with his family.