- Born in Tampa, FL, March 20, 1947
- Graduated from Plant City H.S., 1964
- Attended Brevard College, N.C., 2 yrs
- Transferred to U of F & earned Ag Ed degree in 1968
- Taught Ag at Pinecrest H.S.
- When Pincrest merged with Plant City H.S. he continued to teach Ag.
- Earned Plant City Jaycees "Teacher of the Year" Award in his fourth year of teaching
- Served with the Federal Land Bank in Tampa until 1981
- Transferred to Farm Credit of Central FL as Area Manager
- President of Farm Credit of Southwest FL in 1990
- President of Farm Credit of Central FL in 1997
- Retired in 2008
- Served for 10 years on Plant City H.S. Advisory Comm.
- Served as Sec. of AgFirst Presidents Council
- Served on FDOE Career & Tech. Edu. Advisory Comm.
- Member of FL Council of Cooperatives
- Served as President of FL FFA Found. Board of Directors
- Worked with Strawberry Festival & FL State Fair
- Served on Board of Directors of FL Ag. Hall of Fame
- Honorary State FFA Degree
- Honorary American FFA Degree
- FFA Blue & Gold Award
- Named Agriculturist of the Year by Plant City Chamber of Commerce in 2008
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