He was a member of Polk State’s first graduating class, and his extensive community involvements include service on the Sebring Utilities Commission, the Sebring Chamber of Commerce, the Highlands County Family YMCA, which he helped to found, and the Florida State University and Polk State College Alumni Associations. He also serves on the board of the SunTrust Bank and helped to found the Highlands County Leadership Program. He is a veteran of the Florida National Guard and holds a bachelor’s degree in Finance from Florida State University, as well as an Associate in Arts degree from Polk State.