- Born in Sycamore, FL
- Graduated from Greensboro High School, Greensboro, FL, 1944
- Graduated from the University of FLorida, BSE, 1947; MA, 1952
- Taught at Moore Haven High School, Moore Haven, FL, 1947-52
- Taught at Lake City, FL, 1952-53
- Asst. County Agent, Leon County, Florida, 1953-54
- Asst. County Agent, Columbia/Hamilton County, FL, 1954-56
- County Agricultural Agent, Lafayette County, FL, 1956-59
- Executive Secretary, FL Federation of Fairs & Livestock Shows, 1959-63
- Chief, Bureau of State Markets, FL Dept. of Ag, 1963-85
- Consultant, Ronco Consulting Co., Jamaica, 1985-87
- Realtor, Century 21, Lawrence Realty, 1987-2001
- Outstanding Service Award, FL Fed. of Fairs & Shows, 1963
- Outstanding Leadership Award, FL State Market Employees, 1965
- 25 Year Testimonial Award, Alpha Gamma Rho , 1967
- Market Manager of the Year, Nat. Assoc. of Markets, 1970
- Chevron's Agriculture of the Year Spokesman Award, 1974
- Boss of the Year Award, PBX Clubs of FL, 1981
- Special Service Award, Nat. Assoc. of Market Managers, 1982 & 86
- Lion of the Year Award, Quincy Lion's Club, 1996
- Nominee, FL Ag Hall of Fame, 2001
