- College of William and Mary Technical Institute 1960
- Tidewater Community College 1967
- Virginia Weslyan College 1969
- 50 years experience in Mechanical and Building Industry
- Holds Virginia licenses in plumbing, HVAC, gas and a Class A Building license
- Senior and Charter member of the Association of Energy Engineers, and Honeywell Energy Management Specialist
- Chairman of National HVAC Apprenticeship Committee; published national 4 year apprenticeship program for HVAC industry
- Past member of Virginia Beach Public Schools Education Foundation and Norfolk Public Schools Technical-Vocational Advisory Board.
- Past Chairman of Virginia Board for Contractors
- Native of Virginia, born into a Naval family
- Happily married with 3 grown children and 4 grandchildren
- Hobbies include gardening, golf, snow skiing, and attending grandchildren’s sporting events

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