- Born in Chiefland, Fl.
- Graduated from Chiefland High School, 1956
- Graduated from University of Florida BSA, 1960, Masters 1973
- Taught at Bunnell High School, Bunnell, FL, 1960-1961
- Taught at Palatka High School, Palatka, FL, 1961-1977
- Assistant Principal Palatka High School, 1977-1988
- Director of Bradford-Union Vo-Tech, Starke, FL, 1988-2003
- State winning livestock team
- State winning meat judging team
- Two state land judging teams
- 14 state winning vegetable judging teams
- National vegetable judging team
- Many State Proficiency and State Farmers Degree winner
- Palatka Jaycees Outstanding Educator of the Year
- President of Fla. High School Rodeo Team-Won National Championship in 83-84
- President of Putnam County Fair Association, 1974-1984
- Member of Starke Rotary and Kiwanis
