His education background includes a master's degree in historic preservation and education. He has attained degrees from Samford University, Regent University, and Savannah College of Art and Design. He is presently a candidate for an education doctorate at Samford University. His research interests include computer graphics (CG) and the visual transformation chain, image-based inquiry, preserving historic architecture as an expression of LEED fundamentals, bridging the sustainable gap, and studying concepts, principles, and theories of sustainable design for interior design education.