Personal Information
- Born April 26, Philadelphia, PA
- Married, two children
- Southern Baptist
- Occupation: Regulatory Compliance & Process Improvement
- Bachelor’s of Science in Economics - Cum Laude. Certification in Financial Management, Six Sigma, Continuous Quality Improvement and LEAN
Community Involvement
- Mt. Juliet Chamber of Commerce
- Wilson County Republican Party
- Republican Women of Mt. Juliet
- American Legislative Exchange Council
- Heartland Institute Advisory Board
Service in Public Office
- House member of the 103rd through 106th General Assemblies, 108th General Assembly
- Member, House Consumer and Human resources Committee
- Member, House Insurance and Banking Committee
- Chair, House Consumer and Human resources Subcommittee
Honors and Awards
- 2006-2010 CIED Task Force Chairman for the American Legislative Exchange Council
- 2010 Eagle Forum Legislator of the year
- 2008 NFIB Guardian of Small Business
- 2007 NFIB Champion of Small Business
- 2006 Friend of Home Schooling Award
- 2006 Legislator of the year, GNRC
- 2006 World Trade Council Essay Award for Article on Energy
- 2006 Recipient of the Rush Limbaugh Feminazi Resistance
- Ribbon, The Tennessee Journal
- Tennessee Right to Life – 2012, 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002
- NFIB – 2012, 2008, 2006, 2004
- A+ NRA & Endorsed – 2010, 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002
- A+ Tennessee Chamber of Commerce - 2008, 2006, 2004