- Born in Gainesville, Florida
- Graduated from Santa Fe High School, Alachua, FL, 1964
- Graduated from University of Florida, BS in Ag
- Graduated from Florida A & M University, Masters
- Taught at Santa Fe High School, Alachua, FL, 1969-72
- FFA Executive Secretary, FDOE, 1972-74
- Principal of Gainesville Agribusiness Center, Gainesville, FL, 1974-81
- Director of Haney Technical Center, Panama City, FL, 1981-97
- Dean of Chipola Junior College, 1997-present
- Outstanding Young Ag Teacher in the South, 1972
- President of FVATA
- President FVA
- President of Area Center Directors Assoc.
- President of Holmes County Chamber of Commerce, 2001-03
- State FFA President, 1964-65
