- Born in Plant City, FL
- Graduated from Kathleen Senior High, 1967
- Graduated from Polk Jr. College, AA, 1970
- Graduated from U of F, BS in AgEd, 1972
- Graduated from Tampa Univ., Admin/Supv., 1978
- Taught at Plant City H.S., Plant City, FL, 1972-2008
- Advisor to: 12 State Officers
- 5 National Officers (1 Nat'l Pres.)
- 4 State Parlamentary Procedure Teams
- 4 State Dairy Judging Teams
- 4 National Extemperanius Speakers
- 4 National Prepared Public Speakers
- Member of FL FFA Hall of Fame, 2012
- Honorary American FFA Degree
- Advisor to 31 former students who are now Ag Teachers
- President of Owls Club
- Director of Polk County Cattlemens Assoc.
- Member of Strawberry Festival Steer & Swine Comm.
- Member of the FL State Fair Steer Comm.