Born and raised in Columbus, Georgia, soloed a plane at 16, USAF and OHANG, 10% disabled Veteran, married to the beautiful Eva since 1985, five wonderful grown children, five sweet grandchildren, resident of Berea Ohio since 1989, received Outstanding Civilian Service Award in 2014 for two years of TDY service in Afghanistan, current government accountant, graduated with Bachelor of Business Management and Masters of Executive Leadership from Liberty University, author, and guardian against radical progressive indoctrination.