- Born in Williston, Fl.
- Graduated from Williston High School, Williston, Fl. 1954
- Graduated from University of Florida 1958
- Taught at Williston High School, Williston, Fl. 1958-1959
- Taught at Santa Fe High School, Alachua, Fl. 1961-1971
- Headmaster, Rolling Green Academy 1971-1972
- Agriculture Supervisor, Dept. of Education 1972-1982
- Regional Director, Dept. of Education 1982-1987
- District Vocational Director, Marion County Schools 1987-2003
- Teacher of the Year for Florida 1964
- State President Florida Agriculture Teachers 1969
- State President Florida Vocational Director 1985
- NVATA Southern Regional President 1986
- Honorary American Farmer Degree 1971
- Southeastern Youth Fair- Life Time Director 2002
- Appointed by President Carter to National Trails Board 1969-1972
- Co-Author of "Florida FFA - Our History"
