Personal Information
- Born December 16, 1948, North Carolina
- Married, wife Liz, two children
- Southern Baptist
- Business Consultant
- Retired Air Force Fighter Pilot
- Graduate of Air Force Academy
- Masters in Aeronautical Sciences, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
- Post graduate and Professional Studies at University of Oklahoma, University of Southern California, University of North Carolina and the University of Tennessee
Community Involvement
- Video Ministry at Grace Baptist Church
- Substitute teacher for local school system of Fraternal Order of Military Pilots
- Little League Baseball
- Youth Basketball
Service in Public Office
- House member of the 107th through 108th General Assemblies
- Vice-Chair, House Government Operations Committee
- Member, House Insurance and Banking Committee
- Member, House Insurance and Banking Subcommittee
- Chair, Joint Government Operations Judiciary and Government Subcommittee
- Member, Joint Government Operations Education, Health and General Welfare Subcommittee
- Vice Chairman, House Energy Task Force
- Vice Chairman, NCSL Nuclear Working Group
- Member, NCSL Agriculture and Energy Committee
- Board member, Southern States Energy Board
- Commander of legislative Squadron, TN Wing of Civil Air Patrol