Personal Information

• Born October 21, 1960
• Married with one child
• Physical Therapist - Parkridge Medical Center
• Methodist
• B.A., Biology, Magna Cum Laude, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga
• Physical Therapy, University of Tennessee Center for Health Sciences - Memphis

Community Involvement

• Sunday School Teacher, Hardin Class
• Past Board Member, Wesley Center, UTC,
• Board Member, Baylor School Alumni Association
• Baylor School Board of Trustees
• Junior Achievement, Orchard Knob Elementary School
• Pachyderm Club
• Habitat for Humanity
• Past Board Member, American Cancer Society Relay for Life
• Past Board Member, University of Tennessee National Alumni Association
• American Heart Association Volunteer

Current Session

• Bills Sponsored and Co-sponsored

Staff Contacts

• Glenda Mayes
• Tres Wittum

Service in Public Office

• Senate member of the 105th through 108th General Assemblies
• Speaker Pro Tempore
• House member of the 104th General Assembly
• Member, Senate Commerce and Labor Committee
• Member, Senate Finance, Ways and Means Committee
• Member, Senate Health and Welfare Committee
• Member, Senate Rules Committee
• Co-Chairman House Republican Caucus Bill Review 104th General Assembly