Masters in Aeronautical Sciences, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Post graduate and Professional Studies at University of Oklahoma, University of Southern California, University of North Carolina and the University of Tennessee
Family
Married, wife Liz, one child, three grandchildren
Career
Business Consultant
Retired Air Force Fighter Pilot
Committees
Chair, Government Operations Committee
Chair, Government Operations Committee of 1st Extraordinary Session
Member, Calendar & Rules Committee
Member, Calendar & Rules Committee of 1st Extraordinary Session
Member, Education Administration
Member, Education Administration of 1st Extraordinary Session
Member, Education Instruction
Member, Education Instruction of 1st Extraordinary Session
Member, Education Instruction Subcommittee
Member, Education Instruction Subcommittee of 1st Extraordinary Session
Member, Joint Commerce, Labor, Transportation and Agriculture
Member, Joint Education, Health and General Welfare Committee
Member, Joint Judiciary and Government
Community Involvement
House member of the 107th through 113th General Assemblies
Member, NCSL Education Committee
Chairman, NCSL Nuclear Working Group
Board member, Southern States Energy Board
Commander of Legislative Squadron, TN Wing of Civil Air Patrol
Grace Baptist Church
Member, Daedalians Fraternal Order of Military Pilots