* Background in Food & Beverage operations as well as commercial & agricultural real estate. 

* Active in Vestavia Hills United Church; served in many leadership roles over the years as well as teaching/leading small groups. 

* Passionate about conservation of the animals we pursue & the preservation of our right to hunt & bear arms. 

* Member &/or board member of SCI, Grand Slam Club Ovis, Wild Sheep Foundation, Rocky Mtn Goat Alliance, AL Wildlife Federation, & NRA. 

* Married to my soul mate, Kelley, for over 34 years; we have 2 sons, Grady (29,) Wen (26,) & daughter-in-law, Katie (Grady.)