Personal Information
- Born on November 20, 1955
- Married with three children, one grandson
- United Methodist
- Real Estate Broker/Auctioneer
- 1973 graduate of Sullivan Central High School
- B.S., Industrial Technology, East Tennessee State University, 1978
Community Involvement
- Past President and Member, Bristol TN-VA Association of Realtors
- Member, Blountville Ruritan, Elizabeth Chapel United Methodist Church
- Advisory Board, Farm Credit Association
- Past President, Blountville Business Association
Current Session
Staff Contacts
- Lance Frizzell
- Jordan Young
- Debbie Rankin
- Adam Kleinheider
- Pam George
Service in Public Office
- Lt. Governor and Speaker of the Senate 105th through 108th General Assemblies
- Majority Leader, Senate Republican Caucus, 104th General Assembly
- Caucus Chairman, Senate Republican Caucus, 103rd General Assembly
- Chairman, Senate Environment and Conservation Committee, 101st and 102nd General Assemblies
- Senate member of the 100th through 108th General Assemblies
- House member of the 98th and 99th General Assemblies