Private Sector –

√ Licensed land surveyor in Kentucky and Tennessee.

√ Owned or managed a private surveying business since 1969.

√ Served in the ARMY Medical Corps from 1966-1968 and received an honorable discharge in 1968.

Public Sector –

√ Served on the board of zoning adjustments.

√ Participated on the Citizen’s Advisory Committee to complete the Murray Comprehensive Plan.

√ Former task force member for the Murray State University Master Plan.

√ Mayor representative at Purchase Area Development District and West Kentucky Allied Services meetings.

√ Managed planning and engineering staff for the city.

√ Designed and implemented a computerized index system for city maps and deeds.

√ Implemented new zoning regulations for Murray.

√ Reorganized planning and zoning procedures for Murray.

√ Organized procedures and implemented the Geographic Information System (GIS) for the city of Murray.

√ Served as vice-chairman on the Parks and Recreation Commission for two years.

√ Developed, maintained and implemented the budget for the planning and engineering department while employed by the city.

Civic -

√ Former president of a Jaycee chapter.

√ Former president of Murray Little League Baseball Association.

√ Former member of Rotary and Optimist Clubs.

√ Alumni of Leadership Murray 1985.

√ Former member of the Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors.

√ Member of the Chamber of Commerce.

√ President of Murray Main Street.

√ Serving his third term on the Murray City Council.

√ Mayor's appointee as board member of Murray Electric System.

Church –

√ Ordained minister since 2001.

√ Senior elder of Murray Family Church.

√ Graduate of Mid-Continent College, Christian Ministry certificate program.

√ Leader in the city-wide “Pray Murray” campaign; an effort of pastors, marketplace leaders and people from all congregations in Murray to unite in praying for our city.

Other –

√ Possesses specialized skills in municipal budget preparation and personnel management.

√ Excels in problem solving strategies.

√ Proficient in interpersonal communication skills.

√ A visionary that sees into and plans for the future.