Mr. Dettmer is a partner in the law firm of Krasny and Dettmer, Melbourne, Florida. Mr. Dettmer's practice is concentrated in the areas of business law, estate planning and real property law. He is board certified in taxation by the Florida Bar Board of Legal Specialization and Education and is "AV" rated by Martindale Hubbell, the highest rating for legal ability and ethics.

He received a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana in 1967, a Master of Science in Electrical Engineering from Florida Institute of Technology, Melbourne, Florida in 1971, and a Juris Doctorate with honors from the University of Florida in 1973. He is a member of the University of Florida Law Review.

Mr. Dettmer is a member of the Florida Bar and the Brevard County Bar Associations. He is admitted to practice in the United States District Court, Middle District of Florida, and the United States Tax Court. He is also a member of the Tax Section and the Real Property, Probate and Trust Law Section of the Florida Bar.

Mr. Dettmer is Vice-Chairman of the Board of Directors of BankFIRST, a community bank, and a member of the board of directors of The BANKshares, Inc, a bank holding company, both of Winter Park, Florida.

Mr. Dettmer is immediate past Chairman and a member of the Board of Trustees of Florida Institute of Technology, Melbourne, Florida; past chairman and a member of the Board of Directors of Health First Foundation, Inc., past Chairman and a member of the Board of Directors of the Community Foundation for Brevard, Inc., and past president and a member of the Board of Directors of the Melbourne Kidney Center, Inc.

Mr. Dettmer has practiced law in Melbourne, Florida since 1974. He is married to Pamela Joan Dettmer and has three children. He enjoys cycling, traveling and reading.