I completed my undergraduate degree at Western Kentucky University. While attending WKU I worked as an EMT-Paramedic for both the Barren-Metcalf County EMS and the Bowling Green-Warren County EMS. I also served as the region IV Training Coordinator.
I have served as board Chairman for the Simpsonville Elementary School FAC, President of the Painted Stone Settlers historic group, President of the Shelby County Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation, and on the Board of Directors of the Kentucky NWTF.