- Born in Lakeland, FL
- Graduated from Lakeland High School, Lakeland,FL, 1962
- Graduated from Clemson Univ., Clemson, SC, BS in AG, 1966, Masters in AG, 1968
- Taught at Lakeland High School, 1968-69
- Taught at Crystal Lake Jr.High, Lakeland, FL, 1969-79
- Taught at Lake Gibson High School, Lakeland, FL, 1979-2004
- Honorary State FFA Degree
- Honorary American FFA Degree
- Life Member NAAE
- Life Member National FFA Alumni
- Member Florida FFA Foundation 1981-1999
- Member Florida FFA Alumni Board, 1998-present, VP, 1999-present
- Advisor to 4 State FFA officers; 1 State Prepared Speaking winner; 1 Extemporaneous Speaking winner
- Vice President NAAE, Region V, 1987-90
- National FFA Board of Directors, Consultant, 1990
- National Council for Agriculture, 1990
- President FAAE, 1986-87, 1992-93
- Distinguished Service Citation, Florida FFA Alumni
- Outstanding Agriculture Teacher, Polk County Farm Bureau, 1989-90
- Outstanding Agriculture Program, Polk County Farm Bureau, 2002-03
- Vice President, FVA, 1986-87
- Member Faith Wesleyan Church
- Sunday School Supt., Vice Chairman, Local Church Board for 40 years
- Member Polk County Farm Bureau
- Polk County Youth Fair Board
