Gershom Faulkner Enterprises is an equity holding firm that promotes entrepreneurship.
The company’s Principal, Gershom Faulkner, has been motivated by service to his country and to the community. A decorated United States Marine, Mr. Faulkner served honorably during the Gulf War and was awarded several commendations. Mr. Faulkner exchanged his military service for service to his community. Mr. Faulkner served as a Senior Legislative Assistant in the Florida House of Representatives; Mr. Faulkner was later named the Deputy Political Director for a U.S. Senatorial campaign in 2004; Deputy Campaign Manager for a U.S. Congressional Campaign in 2006 and as the Outreach Coordinator for the General Election of a 2006 Florida Gubernatorial campaign. Mr. Faulkner returned to serve the community as the Outreach Director for the U.S. House of Representatives serving Florida's Congressional District 11 in 2007. Mr. Faulkner is actively involved as a member of numerous organizations including: Current member of the Southside St Petersburg Community Redevelopment Area (CRA) Ad Hoc Planning Committee; Current member of the City of St Petersburg's Civil Service Board; Deacon Board of Exceeding Grace Christian Center; Immediate Past President of the St Petersburg Midtown Rotary Club; Neighborly Care Network Inc; Leadership St. Pete Alumni Association; Boy Scouts of America and the Past Chair of the City of St. Petersburg’s Nuisance Abatement Board. October 2007, the St. Petersburg Times endorsed Mr. Faulkner for St. Petersburg City Council, stating: "Faulkner has shown the ability to connect individuals with their government."