• Born on November 3, 1957 in Giles County
• Married, two children
• Church of Christ
• Farmer, small business owner and Retired Sheriff
• Graduate of Giles Co. High School
• Graduate of TN Law Enforcement Academy
• Graduate of TN Law Enforcement Training Academy Criminal Investegation School
• Graduate of numerous FBI and TBI courses
  

Service in Public Office

• House member of the 106th General Assembly
• Member, House Agriculture Committee
• Member, House Judiciary Committee
• Member, House Criminal Practice & Procedure Subcommittee

Honors and Awards

• Men's Health Legislator Award