I was born and raised in Jefferson County and have taught in the county my entire career, excluding three years as an assistant principal in Knox county. I have taught at Maury and Jefferson Middle Schools as well as Piedmont Elementary.

I graduated from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga and received my Master's Degree from Lincoln Memorial University.

My wife's name is Stacy, and we have three children Tanner, Tori, and Taryn. In my spare time, I enjoy farming and spending time with my family by going to the lake and camping.