Who am I?

I'm a Husband, Father, Son, Brother and Friend who strives daily to show others who I am by the way I live.  I do my best to set positive examples and leave every person, place and thing better than I found it.  I'm a listener and a worker, and I believe that the only way to effectively lead is to lead by example.

Our community is filled with tremendous potential.  Our citizens, our schools, our churches, our families and our community spirit create an environment that fosters success and encourages positive growth.

Successful growth and development requires comprehensive, long-term planning.  Until all citizens are equally and effectively served, geographical expansions requiring the provision of services to new areas seem ill advised.  Significant opportunities for development inside town should be supported.

Well trained, managed and experienced employees are the key to efficient and effective services.  Employees need clear expectations, consistent management and a department head with decision authority to maintain daily operations. 

The best leaders don't try to do it all.  They surround themselves with people who are experts in their respective fields and provide these individuals the support they need to get the job done.  

Our town can sustain business and industry that creates good paying positions, allowing more citizens the option of working locally.  New businesses can complement existing businesses and contribute to the general good of our town and people. 

• 2005-The University of Southern Mississippi, PhD in Higher Education, with Forensic Science emphasis
• 1997-William Carey University, MEd in Education Leadership, with Mathematics emphasis
• 1996-The University of Southern Mississippi, BS in Mathematics
• 1994-MS Gulf Coast Community College, AA in Mathematics

• MS Department of Education, AAAA License in Vocational Education, Math, Science and School Administration
• State of Mississippi, Board of Law Enforcement Officers Standards and Training, Certified Law Enforcement Officer
• Basic Certified Municipal Officer by MS Municipal League

• Sumrall High School 
• Pearl River Community College
• Lamar County Alternative School-Jefferson Todd Center
• MS Gulf Coast Community College-Perkinston
• Jones County Junior College (dual roles)
• Walthall County Career Technical Center (dual roles)

• Sumrall Police Department-Patrol Officer/Assistant Chief
• Mississippi Office of Homeland Security-State Training Coordinator
• Jones County Junior College-Director of Campus Safety (dual roles)
• Walthall County Schools-Director of Career Technical Center and District Emergency Manager (dual roles)

• Communicate effectively with peers and constituents 
• Read and understand detailed documents, laws and grants
• Prepare and present legal documents and testimony
• Provide services to all citizens in difficult situations calmly and effectively
• Develop working relationships at the local, state and national level

• Treat all constituents in a fair and equitable manner
• Prepare and present content to diverse audiences
• Manage employees and service providers locally and statewide
• Develop protocols fostering success and growth

• First Baptist Church Sumrall, Member
• Bowie Lodge #434, Master Mason
• USM Alumni Association, Lifetime Member
• USM Foundation, Aubrey K. Lucas Society
• Mississippi Professional Educators
• Southern States Police Benevolence Association
• Chairman, Board of Directors, MS Division of the International Assoc. for Identification