- Born in Tampa, Fl.
- Graduated from Plant City in 1974
- Graduated from University of Florida 1974-BSA/MA 1985
- Taught at Avon Park High School, Avon Park, Fl. 1979-1980
- Taught at East Bay High School, Gibsonton, Fl. 1980-1988
- Taught at Armwood High School, Seffner, Fl. 1988-Present
- Taught at Hillsborough Community College (Adjunct Professor) Plant City 1989-1999
- Honorary State FFA Degree 1998
- Honorary American FFA Degree 1998
- Outstanding Agriculture Education Program 1999
- President of Florida Agriculture Teachers Association 1994-1995
- Board of Directors for Florida Career and Technical Association 1995-1997
- National FFA Board of Directors 1996-1999