Meet Curtis
Born here. Combat Tested. Ready to serve.
Curtis Calabrese is bringing disciplined leadership, transparent decision-making, and a safety-first mindset to Palm Beach County.
Dr. Curtis Calabrese is a Boca Raton native, Navy combat veteran, commercial airline captain, professor, and former FAA inspector.
Curtis was born and raised in Boca Raton and received a nomination to the United States Naval Academy from former Congressman Ron Klein. He graduated from the Naval Academy in 2012 and went on to serve as a Navy reconnaissance pilot, flying missions in demanding environments around the world.
After military service, Curtis continued his commitment to safety and public service. He served as a Federal Aviation Administration inspector, investigated countless aircraft accidents, and became a commercial airline captain.
He later earned a Master of Science with Distinction from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and a PhD from the University of New South Wales, Sydney.
Today, Curtis is a professor, researcher, and aviation safety leader. He is running for Palm Beach County Commissioner to bring disciplined leadership, transparent decision-making, and a safety-first mindset to local government.
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