- Born in Gainesville, FL
- Graduated from Newberry High School, Newberry, FL 1965
- Graduated from Abraham Baldwin Agriculture College AT Degree1965-1968
- Graduated Florida A & M University, BS 1973-1975
- Graduated Florida A & M University, MSE 1976
- Taught at Trenton High School, Trenton, FL 1968-1969
- Taught at Gadsden Vocational Tech, Quincy, Fl. 1973-1980
- Taught at Union County Adult School, Lake Butler, Fl 1981-1983 Part Time
- Taught at Baker County Middle School, Macclenny, FL 1988-2004
- Taught at Southside Adult Center, Macclenny, FL. 2004-Present
- Lanny and his three sons each received the American FFA Degree
