Graduated from Western Kentucky University in 1969 and continued on to Samford University, Cumberland School of Law, where he graduated in 1975
Kentucky (1975)
Tennessee (2004)
Assistant State Public Defender, Frankfort, Kentucky (1976-77)
Assistant Commonwealth Attorney, Eighth Judicial District: Bowling Green, Kentucky (1977-1984)
District Judge, Warren County, Kentucky (1983-1991)
Circuit Judge, Warren County, Kentucky (1991-2003)
Senior Status Judge, Kentucky (2003-2007)
Personal Injury Practice (2003-Present)
American Bar Association
Circuit Judges Association of Kentucky
District Judges Association of Kentucky
Tennessee Bar Association
Nashville Bar Association
Bowling Green/Warren County Bar Association
Drug Court of Warren County, Kentucky
Phi Alpha Delta Legal Fraternity
Loyal Order of the Moose
Benevolent Order of Elks
Kiwanis Noon Club
Bowling Green/Warren County Jaycees
Lions Club of Frankfort, Kentucky

Multiple within the Justice and Court System
Kentucky Young Lawyer Award (1978)
Board Member, United Way of Southern Kentucky (1980-84)
Board Member, LifeSkills, Inc. of Southern Kentucky (1980-84)
Board Member, Barren River Area Safe Space (1983-84)
President, War Memorial Boys Club, (1988),
Board Member, War Memorial Boys Club (1984-96)