Education:
- Daviess County Schools, Owensboro, KY, Class of 1973
- Western Kentucky University, Class of 1978
Teaching Career
- Band Director, 27 Years, Breckinridge County Schools, Hardinsburg, KY
- 9 years as Middle School Band Director
- Last 18 years as both Middle and High School Band Director
Notable Teaching Accomplishments:
- 11 years in State Marching Band Class A Simi Finals
- 2 years in State Marching Band Class A Finals (1997, 1999)
- Numerous Distinguished ratings in both KMEA Concert Band and various National Concert Band Festivals
Professional Career:
- President; KMEA Fourth District Band Directors Association (multiple terms)
- President; KMEA Fourth District (one term)
- Member; KMEA Marching Band Board of Control (multiple terms)
- Member; KMEA Festival Commission:


Central KY Instrumental Festival Manager (6 years)