Has been involved in high school education and athletics since 1974
Has served as a teacher, coach, and administrator throughout this career
Taught and coached for 21 years before becoming Principal at Tellico Plains High School
Coached football at Cumberland County High School, Knoxville Catholic School, Tennessee School for the Deaf, Harrison Chilhowee Baptist Academy, and West Greene High School
Received a TSSAA A. F. Bridges Award as Principal of the Year in 2003
Served on the Cumberland Co. Board of Education, and was the Chairman for three years and Vice-Chairman for one
Has been highly involved with the Tennessee School Boards Association, serving as President in 2010
Serves as an Ex-Officio member of the TSSAA Legislative Council and Board of Control representing TSBA
In 2006 he became the Federal Programs Director for Monroe Co. Schools