The Candidate

THE BASICS

My core values are:

1- Faith is the cornerstone of hope. God has blessed my family and in turn, I bless him with my service.

2- Hard work is my committment. It has helped build my character, knowledge, and determination.

3- Learning is my passion. I'll never stop listening, reading, and watching.

4- Serving others is my calling. Through civic service, nonprofit work, and volunteerism, I work to fullfill it.

5- Family is my reward. Never to be taken for granted, friends and family are the foundation of a community.

Experience

Has served Bradley County as the Vice Chairman of the county commission, serving on committees for education, finance, juvenile justice, emergency management, law enforcement, and the storm recovery fund
Has created jobs and managed a small business as the owner of Stage AVL and The Venue Creekside
Has managed investments and established scholarships for students as Executive Director of the Cleveland State Community College Foundation
Serves as the Chairman of the Bradley County Education Committee
Has consulted nonprofits in Tennessee and surrounding states in areas of resource development, organizational planning, and leadership.
Published author and noted speaker in matters of educational reform, organizational development, and leadership

Education

Community Involvement

Serves/served on the boards for Kiwanis Club of Cleveland, The Museum Center @ 5 Points, Bradley Cleveland Community Services Agency, Keep America Beautiful, and the Ocoee Theater Guild
Consultation for clubs in the Boys and Girls Clubs of America system (past)

Past/Present Memberships

National Riffle Association (NRA)
Cleveland Hunting, Riffle, & Pistol Club
Woodmen of the World
Kiwanis
Westmore Church of God
Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) & Tennessee Resource Development Council (TCRD)
Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE)