Personal Info

Born November 26, 1966

Married, wife Melissa, three children

Business Owner

Baptist

B.S. Biology, Union University

International certification in Erosion and Sediment Control

State-certified Hydrologic Professional

Committees

Chair, Agriculture & Natural Resources Committee

Chair, Immigration Committee of Extraordinary Session

Member, Calendar & Rules Committee

Member, Calendar & Rules Committee of 1st Extraordinary Session

Member, Finance, Ways, and Means Committee of 1st Extraordinary Session

Member, Judiciary Committee

Member, Transportation Committee

Member, Agriculture & Natural Resources Subcommittee

Member, Civil Justice Subcommittee

Member, Calendar & Rules Committee of Extraordinary Session II

Member, Congressional Redistricting Committee of Extraordinary Session II

Community Involvement

House member of the 111th through 114th General Assemblies

Majority Assistant Floor Leader

NFIB (National Federation of Independent Business), Member, Past Chair of Leadership Council

I.E.C.A. (International Erosion Control Association), 32 year member

NRA, Lifetime Member

TFA Member

West Jackson Baptist Church, 35 year member, Deacon for 28 years

ALEC (American Legislative Exchange Council), State Chair

NASC (National Assembly of Sportsmen’s Caucus), State Co-Chair

NACL (National Association of Christian Legislators), State Chair

Honors & Awards

NFIB “Guardian of Small Business” Award

Tennessee Forestry Association “Legislator of the Year” Award

Tennessee Chamber “Champion of Commerce” Award

Southwest Tennessee Development District “Legislator of the Year” Award

Citizens for Home Rule “House Member of the Year” Award

Religious Liberty “Legislative Hero of the Year” Award