Jim Greer

Business After leaving public service and completing his sentence, Greer founded several successful companies and currently serves as the president and CEO of Accredited Drug Testing Inc., Coastal Drug Testing Inc, Labtesting USA and Secure Screenings. These companies provide drug, alcohol and DNA testing services Nationwide. Greer became a millionaire as a result of his business activities. In 2018, Greer was elected Chair of the Governmental Affairs Committee of the National Drug and Alcohol Screening Association (NDASA), in addition to serving as a member of the council of industry advisers. Greer is also a former member of the national board of directors of the Drug and Alcohol Testing Industry Association. In March 2019, Greer was elected chairman of the National Drug and Alcohol Screening Association at its annual convention in San Antonio, Texas, Greer was subsequently re-elected chairman in 2022. In 2023 Greer led the successful merger of the Drug and Alcohol Testing Industry Association (DATIA) into the National Drug and Alcohol Screening Association (NDASA) which became the largest trade association representing the U.S. drug-use testing industry.

Political scandal and resignation Closely associated with Florida Governor Charlie Crist, Greer resigned from his office as chairman and other positions within the state and national parties following a number of controversies involving party finances and spending behavior by state elected officials. As part of Greer's agreement to resign, the state party entered into a severance agreement whereby Greer would be paid the remaining amount of his salary, which was approximately $120,000. The party later refused to fulfill the terms of the agreement due to the fundraising controversy. Greer was arrested on June 2, 2010, after being indicted on six felony charges: organized scheme to defraud, money laundering, and four counts of grand theft. Prosecutors alleged that Greer, while chair of the Florida GOP, schemed to take money, over $100,000 from the party through a fundraising company that he and others created, Victory Strategies LLC.

Greer's attorney said "The Governor knew about Victory Strategies from the very beginning," Chase said. "They all worked on it together... They saw it as a way to save money and the charges should be dismissed, Greer is a scapegoat for others". Some of Greer's attorneys publicly stated they opposed Greer's guilty plea and believe he would have been acquitted at trial.

Three years after his arrest, Greer unexpectedly pleaded guilty to theft and money laundering charges on February 11, 2013, and was sentenced on March 27, 2013, to 18 months in prison, of which he served 15 months at a low security work release facility. Ultimately, with his unexpected plea, Greer also agreed to pay only $65,000 in restitution to the Republican Party relating to the fundraising agreement.

In 2013, a book was published detailing the circumstances relating to the charges filed against Greer called, The Chairman: The Rise and Betrayal of Jim Greer, written by New York Times best-selling author Peter Golenbock.

Recognition During Greer's political and business career he has received numerous awards and recognition's including the "Annual Leadership Award" from the Republican Woman's Network, the "State Leadership Award" from the Federation of Black Republicans, "Public Servant Of The Year Award" from the conference of Young Republicans. Greer's expertise in marketing and business management practices along with his entrepreneurial successes have been frequently recognized. His community service and recognitions include serving as President of the Rotary Club, a board member of the Chamber of Commerce, a Paul Harris Fellow and Business Person of the Year. He is a supporter of various charities including Helpful Hands. He has been a regular guest on CNN, Fox News, CBS News with Katie Couric and has appeared on the "Morning Joe" show on MSNBC.

Personal life Greer is a graduate of Cornell University's executive leadership program, the University of Central Florida's Institute of elected officials, and holds an honorary degree from Seminole State College.

Greer resides in Seminole County, Florida and is married to Lisa Michelle Greer and they have five children.