Personal Information
- Born on September 29, 1952
- Married with three children
- First Presbyterian
- Small Business Owner
- Clarksville High School
- BBA Austin Peay State University
- Tennessee School of Banking
- Veteran of U.S. Navy
Community Involvement
- Former President, Assoc. of U. S. Army TN/KY chapter
- Former President, Austin Peay Alumni Assoc. (Montgomery City)
- Former President, Clarksville Shrine Club
- Former President, Austin Peay Governor's Club
- Graduate, Leadership Clarksville
- Former member, Clarksville City Council - 1994-2002
- Former Mayor Pro Tem - 1996-1997
Service in Public Office
- House member of the 104th through 108th General Assemblies
- House Speaker Pro Tempore
- Member, House Finance, Ways and Means Committee
- Member, House Government Operations Committee
- Member, House Insurance and Banking Committee
- Member, House Calendar and Rules Committee
- Member, House Insurance and Banking Subcommittee
- Member, Joint Government Operations Education, Health and General Welfare Subcommittee
Honors & Awards
- Clarksville Jaycees, Boss of the Year
- Department of the Army Commanders Award for Public Service
- Ben Haywood Award