- Born in Sebring, Fl.
- Graduated from Pahokee High School, Pahokee, Fl. 1959
- Graduated from University of Florida 1966
- Taught at Pahokee High School 1 year
- Taught at Branford High School 1974-1985
- Taught at Suwannee High School, Live Oak, Fl. 1985-1987
- Taught at Branford High School 1987-2002
- Cowboy-Veal Cattle Co. Inc. 1955-1974
- Field Operations-South Puerto Rican Sugar Co. 1968-1971
- Farm Bureau Insurance-Florida Farm Bureau 1971-1974
- State FFA Vice President 1961-1962
- President of Suwannee County Teachers Union
- Negotiator for Teachers Union
- USMCR 1962-1968
