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VOTE BRETT HINELY FOR SCHOOL BOARD DIST. 5

Brett Hinely, Okaloosa County School Board District 5.

Here for OUR SCHOOLS

Brett Hinely is a Niceville business owner, Air Force veteran, husband, father, and member of the Okaloosa County School Board.

Appointed by Governor Ron DeSantis in 2024 to fill a vacancy on the School Board, Brett is now seeking election to continue serving Okaloosa County students and families.  Brett is here for our schools, focused on supporting students, strengthening schools, and maintaining high standards for Okaloosa County schools. 

Business Owner and Employer

Business Owner and Employer

Business Owner and Employer

 More than 33 years of business experience managing budgets, employees, operations, and long-term planning.

U.S. Air Force Veteran

Business Owner and Employer

Business Owner and Employer

 Proud U.S. Air Force veteran who understands service, discipline, and responsibility.

School Board Member

Business Owner and Employer

School Board Member

 Appointed by Gov. Ron DeSantis to serve on the Okaloosa County School Board in 2024.

Brett Hinely with members of his family on the football field at a Niceville High School football ga

Focused on What Matters for Our Schools

Brett Hinely believes School Board leadership should remain focused on what matters most: strong academics, safe schools, responsible spending, and support for the teachers and families who help students succeed. His approach is practical, steady, and built around long-term success for Okaloosa County schools. Brett is pictured above with members of his family and then-NHS principal, Charlie Marello.

 

  • Supporting great teachers 
  • Helping students succeed 
  • Responsible spending 
  • Protecting students and teachers 
  • Maintaining high academic standards

Brett believes strong schools help build strong communities

Ribbon-cutting at Crestview High School

Overseeing School Construction and Renovation

Brett Hinely is trusted by fellow School Board members to help oversee hundreds of millions of dollars in school construction, security, renovation, and infrastructure improvements across Okaloosa County schools.  He supports efforts to keep projects moving on time while improving school safety and campus facilities.


  • Leading major school construction projects 
  • Keeping projects on time and delivering results 
  • Delivering accountability and responsible spending 
  • Bringing real-world business and budgeting experience


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Okaloosa County schools helped shape Brett's family, and he wants to help keep them strong for the next generation

Brett Hinely with his wife, Colleen, and their three daughters.

Raised Here. Raised a Family Here.

Raised in Niceville, Brett is a proud graduate of Okaloosa County public schools. Brett and his wife, Colleen, raised three daughters who also graduated from local public schools.


Their family has spent decades building businesses, supporting the community, and investing in the future of Okaloosa County families.

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Here for OUR SCHOOLS

Brett Hinely, Okaloosa County School Board District 5.

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 Your support helps Brett connect directly with voters across Okaloosa County and continue sharing his vision for strong schools and student success.  Contribute today and help keep Brett Hinely Here for Our Schools.

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VOTE BY MAIL, EARLY, OR AT THE POLLS ON AUGUST 18, 2026

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