• Born September 4, 1946
• Married, two children
• Business Owner / Retired Law Enforcement & Private Security
• Baptist
• Graduate work, University of Tennessee, Knoxville
• Undergraduate work, Speech and Communication, Carson Newman College
• Maryville High School

Public Office

• 103rd through 105th General Assemblies
• Member, House Finance Committee
• Member, House Education Committee
• Member, House K-12 Subcommittee
• Former member, Knox County School Board (1992-1996)
• Former member, Knox County Retirement Board (1987-1995)

Community Involvement

• American Society for Industrial Security (ASIS)
• North East Knox Preservation Association
• East Knox Business and Professional Association
• Knoxville Civitian
• Powell Business and Professional Association
• Knox County Republican Clubs
• Past Advisory Board for Millertown Group Home
• Member of Chamber of Commerce
• United Way Allocations
• Gideon's International
• National Rifle Association
• Deacon Board Member of Union Baptist Church
• Selective Service Board
• Hall's Business and Professional Association