- Born in Newhall, California
- Graduated from Rippowam/Stamford Center, 1965
- Graduated from Murray State, BSA, 1970
- Graduated from Murray State, Masters in Geography, 1971
- Graduated from Murray State, MA-Ag Ed, 1974
- Taught at Bradford Middle School, Starke, FL, 1973-75
- Taught at Bradford High School, Starke, FL, 1978-82
- Taught at Bradford Vo Tech, Starke, FL, 1974-present
- Advisor to one (1) FFA State Officer
- Taught two (2) present ag teachers
- Active in Boy Scouts of America for over 50 years
- Member of First United Methodist Church, Starke, FL