About this user
I am a small business owner who has served the Tennessee Valley for over twenty-five years.
As a Legislative Aide and Chief of Staff for U. S. Senator Howell Heflin from 1984 until 1997, I have worked closely with North Alabama issues tied to the success of Marshall Space Flight Center and Redstone Arsenal.
During my time with Mr. Heflin, I worked closely with the defense and aerospace industry of North Alabama that has always been integral to local job growth and the economic success of our region.
Returning to Alabama in 1997, I joined Huntsville-based Direct Communications, but continued public service for four years as the Chairman of the Governors Task Force on Military Affairs. In my new capacity, I recognized the economic development potential a strong military presence can have in our community and helped to develop a strategic plan for the state to grow military presence and increase contracting potential within Alabama.
I am currently the President of Direct Communications, which specializes in public relations, management of local issues, and counseling. During my time with the firm, I have helped promote economic development by serving many of North Alabamas leading companies, organizations, associations and local leaders.
For the past thirteen years, I have worked closely with research universities, defense contracting companies, and the space industry. Since returning to Alabama, I have been active with community service, with the Huntsville-Madison County Chamber of Commerce, the Tennessee Valley Corridor, the Association of the United States Army, and the Veterans Memorial Foundation.
As your Congressman, I will continue working to support the values and priorities of hardworking families of the Tennessee Valley. This means fighting for fiscal responsibility and common sense legislation in Washington, while working to grow quality jobs here at home.
A native of the Tennessee Valley, I attended public schools and graduated from Auburn University with a BS and a Masters of Science in Economics. My wife, Denise, and I live in Huntsville. We have two sons, Nathan and Keenan.
Age
52
Hometown
Huntsville, AL
Country
United States
Schools
Auburn University
Interests
Spending time with my family on our farm in Harvest, Ala. Politics, College Football, Hunting, gardening & riding my dirt bike. Taking my wife out for a drive in the car I had when we first dated: a 1972 Chevy Nova Supersport.
