Personal Information
- Born on September 4, 1946
- Married with two children
- Retired Law Enforcement and Business Employer
- Baptist
- Graduate work, University of Tennessee at Knoxville
- Undergraduate work, Speech and Communication, Carson Newman College
- Maryville High School
Community Involvement
- Knox County School Board, 1992-1996
- Knox County Retirement and Pension Board, 1987-1995
- American Society for Industrial Security (ASIS)
- North East Knox Preservation Association
- East Knox Business and Professional Association
- Knoxville Civitan
- Powell Business and Professional Association
- Knox County Republican Clubs
- Past Advisory Board for Millertown Group Home
- Past member of Chamber of Commerce
- United Way Allocations
- Gideon's International
- National Rifle Association
- Deacon Board Member of Union Baptist Church
- Sunday School Teacher
- Hall's Business and Professional Association
Current Session
Staff Contacts
- Tara Bezawada
- Jennie Verner, Research Analyst
Service in Public Office
- House member of the 103rd through 108th General Assemblies
- Chair, House Education Committee
- Member, House Civil Justice Committee
- Member, House Calendar and Rules Committee
- Member, House Education Subcommittee
Honors and Awards
- 2012 - Distinguished Alumni - Maryville City Schools
- 2011 - Friend of Foreign Service from the Republic of Taiwan