Born St. Louis , Missouri , August 21, 1944

Bar Admissions:

North Carolina, 1969

U.S. District Court, Eastern, Middle and Western Districts of North Carolina , 1969

U.S. Tax Court

Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals

Education: Woodford College , 1966A..B.

Mercer University, 1969J.D.

Phi Alpha Delta

Vice-Justice, District XIV, 1968 - 1969

Professional Associations and Memberships:

North Carolina and American Bar Associations (Member, Sections on: Administrative Law; General Practice; Litigation)

26th Judicial District and North Carolina State Bar

Mecklenburg County Bar Association

American Association of Justice

North Carolina Trial Lawyers Association

Captain, U.S. Army, 1969-1971, Vietnam

National Defense Medal, 1969

Republic of Viet Nam Service Medal, 1970

Bronze Star Medals (2), 1971

Assistant District Attorney, Mecklenburg County , 1971 - 1974

Charlotte Chamber of Commerce

Chairman, Board of Trustees Providence United Methodist Church

Board of Directors, Alexander Children's Home

Board of Directors, Charlotte Culinary Institute

Wofford Alumni Executive Council

Scoutmaster, Boy Scouts of America

Board of Directors, Boy Scouts of America of Mecklenburg County

Board of Directors, Girl Scout Council

Life Member, National Eagle Scout Association

Life Member, Girl Scouts of America