Personal Information
- Born on September 4, 1953
- Wife, Theresa, and daughter Kelsey
- B.S., Political Science & History, Middle Tennessee State University, 1976
- First United Methodist Church - Murfreesboro,TN
- Small Business Owner; Universal International Insurance - Murfreesboro, TN
Community Involvement
- President, National Exchange Club, 1995-96
- National President, Foundation for the Prevention of Child Abuse, 2001-present
- Co-Founder and 1st President, MTSU Blue Raider Athletic Association
- President, Rutherford Volunteer Fire Department, 1998 - present
- State President, Professional Insurance Agents of Tennessee, 1992-93
- Eagle Scout
- Leadership Rutherford Alumni
- Mason
- Shriner
- Board member of Rutherford County Convention and Visitors Bureau
- Member of Bradley Academy Board of Directors
Current Session
Staff Contacts
- Ryan Adcock
- Micki Yearwood, Research Analyst
Service in Public Office
- Senate member of the 103rd through 108th General Assemblies
- Member, Senate Finance, Ways and Means Committee
- Member, Senate Ethics Committee
- Republican Caucus Chairman
- Member, Joint Fiscal Review Committee
- Rutherford County Commission 1990-98, Chairman of Health & Education Committee, Budget Committee, Public Works Committee, and Public Safety Committee