Education:
Law Degree, University of Georgia School of Law
Graduate, Presbyterian College.

Professional Experience:
Partner, Cowsert and Avery, present.

Political Experience:
Governor Appointed, Administration Floor Leader, Georgia State Senate, present
Senator, Georgia State Senate, 2006-present
Candidate, Georgia State Senate, 2006
Candidate, Georgia State House of Representatives, District 115, 2004.

Organizations:
Board Member, Athens Touchdown Club, present
Sunday School Teacher/Member, First Presbyterian Church of Athens, present
Former Coach/Board Member, Athens Little League
Former President, Athens Sertoma Club
Former President, Clarke County Heart Association.

Committees:
Appropriations, Member
Higher Education, Vice Chair
Judiciary, Member
Natural Resources and the Environment, Member
Reapportionment and Redistricting, Member
Special Judiciary, Member