Born in Oak Hill and grew up in the local area

Attended Collins High School and Greenbrier Military School

Graduated from Bethany College with BS degree

Graduated medical school from Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine in Kirksville, Mo.

Post graduate training at Doctor's Hospital in Tucker, Ga.

Board certified in Family Practice

Fellow in the American Academy of Osteopathic Family Practice

Board certified (ACQ) in Geriatric Medicine

FAA senior medical examiner

Hobbies: aviation , building and flying experimental aircraft