- Born in Gainesville, FL
- Graduated from Trenton High School, Trenton, FL, 1964
- Graduated from Central FL CC, Ocala, FL, AA, 1966
- Graduated from University of FL, BS in AgEd, 1968
- Graduated from NOVA University, MS in Adm/Sup, 1977
- Graduated from SW Southern Baptist Seminary, Ft. Worth, TX, MS in Religions Ed, 1982-84
- Taught at Ft. White Elem., Ft. White, FL, 4th Grade, 1969-70
- Taught at Bunnell High School, Bunnell, FL, Ag 7-12, 1970-71
- Taught at Chiefland High School, Chiefland, FL, Ag 7-12, 1971-83
- Dean of Students, Chiefland High School, 1983-88
- Asst. Principal, Chiefland Middle School, 1988-97
- Principal, Cedar Key K-12 School, 1997-2006
- Retired, 2006
- Consultant, W.C. Golden Prof. Partner, Schultz Center, Jacksonville, FL, 2006-07
- Guidance Counselor, Chiefland High School, 2007-present
- Member of Who's Who Among American Teachers
- Honorary State and American Farmer Degree
- Junior Chapter advisor to State and National Officer
- First and second place State Poultry Team, 1983 or 84
- Served six years in the FL National Guard
- Alumni member of Alpha Gamma Rho Fraternity, 1966-69
- Member, Deacon, Sunday School Teacher, First Baptist Church of Chiefland
- Owns a Slash Pine Tree Farm