- Born in Madison, FL
- Graduated from Madison High School, Madison, FL, 1982
- Graduated from University of FL, BS and MA
- Graduated from Florida A&M, PhD
- Taught at Bartow High School, Bartow, FL, 1986
- Taught at Branford High School, Branford, FL 1987-91
- Taught at Suwannee High School, Live Oak, FL, 1994-02
- Served as County Extension Director, U of FL, IFAS
- Vocational/Personnel Director, Swannee County School Board
- Advisor to five (5) state FFA officers
- Advisor to two (2) national proficiency award winners
- State Ag Mechanics coach
