- Born in Riverview, FL
- Graduated from Brandon High School, Brandon, FL 1960
- Graduated from University of South FL, Tampa, BA
- Graduated from University of FL, Gainesville, FL, MAg
- Graduated from University of South FL, PhD
- Taught at East Bay High School, Gibsonton, FL, 1963-75
- Taught at Tampa Bay Vo Tech, Tampa, FL 1975-79
- Supervisor of Vo Ag, Hillsborough County, 1979-88
- Asst. Supt., VTAE, Hillsborough County, 1988-92
- Asst. Supt., Administration, Hillsborough County, 1992-95
- Deputy Supt., Hillsborough County, 1995-96
- Superintendent, Hillsborough County, 1996-2005
- Served as advisor to state FFA officers
- President of FVATA
- President of FVA
