Education:
BBA, University of Georgia, 1976.

Professional Experience:
Real Estate Broker, Oconee Properties, Incorporated, 1998-present
Real Estate Broker/Appraiser, Smith, Rawlins, and Associates, 1978-present.

Political Experience:
Representative, Georgia State House of Representatives, 1998-present
Switched Democrat Party to Republican Party, 1979
Volunteer, John Linder Campaign for Congress
Volunteer, Charlie Norwood Campaign for Congress.

Organizations:
Board, Oconee County Arts Foundation, 1998-present
Member, Oconee County Chamber of Commmerce, 1985-present
Member, Oconee County Rotary Club, 1985-present
Member, Ashford Memorial Methodist Church, present
Board Member, Athens Technical College Foundation, present
Member, Athens Area Board of Realtors, present
Member, Clarke-Oconee Cattlemen's Association, present
Member, Heartland Institute Board of Legislative Advisors, present
Founding Member, Oconee County Relay for Life Organization, present.

Committees:
Appropriations, Vice Chair
Energy, Utilities and Telecommunications, Member
Legislative and Congressional Reapportionment, Member
Rules, Member
Subcommittee on Higher Education, Vice Chair
Subcommittee on Regulatory and Utility Affairs, Chair