- Born in Jacksonville, FL
- Graduated from Englewood High School, Jacksonville, FL, 1961
- Graduated from University of FL Forest Ranger School, Certificate in Forestry
- Graduated from St. Johns River Jr. College, Palatka, FL, AA
- Graduated from University of Florida, BS in Forestry
- Post-Graduate work in Ag Ed, University of Florida
- Taught at DeSoto High School, Arcadia, FL, 1969-70
- Taught at Suwannee High School, Live Oak, FL, 1970-71
- Taught at Suwannee/Hamilton Vo Tech Center, Live Oak, FL, 1971-76
- Director of Forest Technology, Lake City Comm. College, 1976-04
- Board of Directors, FL Forestry Assoc.
