State Farm Auto, Fire, Life Insurance Agent since 1982. Awards and Memberships: Jackson County Chamber of Commerce member and Partner, Citizen of the Year Rotary International, Service Above Self Award Sylva Rotary, Club Member (Past President/Asst Governor), Western Carolina University Graduate, Master’s Degree Duke University Graduate, Master’s Degree Barton College Graduate, Bachelor's Degree, NAIFA Insurance Quality Award Recipient, National Association of Insurance & Financial Advisors, National Association of Health Underwriters, Crystal Excellence Qualifier, Proud Father and Grandfather, Member of Awake Board, Member Southwestern Community College Foundation Board, Member of Jackson County DSS Board.