Personal Information
- Born January 5, 1947
- Married, two children
- Assistant Professor of History and Law, Roane State Community College
- Assistant Broker, Roane Realty, Rockwood
- Baptist
- J.D., University of Memphis (1977)
- M.S., University of Tennessee at Martin (1972)
- B.A., University of Tennessee at Martin (1969)
Community Involvement
- Rockwood Civitan Club
- Board Member and Former Chair, Community Reuse Organization of East Tennessee
- Board Member and Former Chair, Mideast Community Action Agency
- Board Member, Roan County Rescue Squad
- Board Member, Roane County Heritage Commission
- Life Member, Roane County Humane Society
- Chambers of Commerce of Dayton, Spring City, Campbell, Fentress, Morgan, Roane and Scott Counties
- Gideons
- Southgate Lodge No. 569 F&AM
- South Harriman Baptist Church, Member
Current Session
Staff Contacts
- Will Ridley
- Addison Dower, Research Analyst
Service in Public Office
- Senate member of the 106th through 108th General Assemblies
- Chair, Senate State and Local Government Committee
- Member, Senate Commerce and Labor Committee
- Member, Joint Fiscal Review Committee
- Roane County Executive, 1982-2006
- Roane County Attorney, 1978-1982