- Born in Lakeland, FL
- Graduated from Lakeland Senior High School, 1956
- Graduated from University of Florida
- Taught at Zephyrhills High School, 1960-68
- Consultant, Post High School, Ag Ed, FL Dept. of Ed, 1968-70
- Area I Supervisor, Ag Ed, FL Dept. of Ed, 1970-71
- Assistant Administrator, Ag Ed, FL Dept. of Ed, 1972-74
- State Director, Ag Ed, FL Dept. of Ed, 1974-76
- Director of Vocational Programs and Staff Development, FL Dept. of Ed, 1976-82
- Assistant Superintendent of Coc. and Adult Programs, Polk County Schools, 1982-97
- Serves as Florida Vocational Assoc. President
- Member of FVA Hall of Fame
- Recipent of the Carl Proehl Award
- Honorary State FFA Degree
- Blue and Gold Award, Polk County FFA Federation
- Distinguished Service Award, Central FL Development Council and Polk Workforce Development Committee