Collier County Chair Dan Kowal Backs Michael Carbonara for Congress

Kowal, a United States Army veteran who spent 20 years with the Collier County Sheriff’s Office, brings significant local credentials to Carbonara’s campaign. During his tenure in law enforcement, Kowal served on the Special Enforcement Team and the Aggressive Criminal Tactics Team, specializing in vice and narcotics operations. His support marks a strategic win for Carbonara, who is building a coalition of local officials and conservative figures across the district’s west coast.

Highlighting the importance of professional background, Kowal praised Carbonara as a candidate with the backbone to defend law enforcement and advance the agenda of former President Donald Trump. Carbonara, an entrepreneur with a diverse business history in technology and fertility care, framed the endorsement as a validation of his focus on public safety. The campaign continues to expand its list of supporters, which already includes Congressman Jim Jordan and various municipal officials across the region. Note: Kowal is providing this endorsement in his individual capacity; his official title is used for identification only and does not imply an endorsement by the Collier County Board of County Commissioners.