Personal Information
- Born on July 3, 1961, Panama Canal Zone
- Married, wife Stacy, five children, Daniel, Katie, Elizabeth, Rachel, and Michael
- Catholic
- Qual Pro
- Certified Arborist, B.S. in Animal Science and M.S. in Extension Education from the University of Tennessee at Knoxville
- East Tennessee Extension Agent of the Year Chamber of Commerce Person of the Year
- Tennessee Conservative Union's Legislator of the Year
Community Involvement
- Fountain City Business and Professional Association
- Powell Business and Professional Association
- Tennessee Right to Life Fountain City, Powell and Karns Republican Clubs
- Farm Bureau
Service in Public Office
- House member of the 99th through 108th General Assemblies
- Chair, House Calendar and Rules Committee
- Member, House Education Committee
- Member, House Transportation Committee
- Member, House Transportation Subcommittee
Honors and Awards
- 2008 Conservative of the Year
- Elected to Fiscal Review Committee