Personal Information
- Born June 23, 1949, Carter County
- Married, wife Gayle, four sons
- Southern Baptist
- Restaurant Owner / Farmer
- Graduate of Unaka High School
Community Involvement
- Chairman of the United Way Campaign
- Carter County Republican Party
- Elizabethton-Carter County Chamber of Commerce
- Elizabethton-Carter County Hunting and Fishing Club
- The National Rifle Association
- Tennessee Hospitality Association
Service in Public Office
- Member, 105th through 107th General Assemblies
- Speaker of the 106th General Assembly
- Member, House Commerce Committee
- Member, House State & Local Government Committee
- Member, House General Sub-committee of Commerce
- Member, House General Sub-committee of State & Local Government
- Member, Joint Legislative Services Committee
- Member, Joint Committee on Diabetes Prevention Committee