Candidate Biography (submitted by campaign):

Born and raised on a tobacco farm in Franklin County, North Carolina

Education: BS, Mathematics -- Campbell College (now Campbell University)

Past:

I taught high school mathematics. I did extensive international travel and work with ITT, GTE, Harris and others in telecommunications and international satellite communications which allowed me to work in Asia, Africa, Europe, Central and South America. I also worked with Honeywell and other defense contractors in data communications around the world. Because of this, I am familiar with other cultures which is important in today's economy.

Current:

I work for the State of North Carolina, Department of Correction as a Networking Analyst.

Served on Board of Adjustments -- Franklin County

Vice-President -- Forsyth County Senior Democrats

Chief Election Judge -- Franklin County

Active member, Forsyth Democratic Party

Precinct Officer

Chairman, North Carolina Senior Democrats Nominating Committee

Two grown children and one grandson

Attend Unitarian-Universalist Fellowship of Winston-Salem

Organizations:

SEANC -- State Employees Association of North Carolina

AARP

2008 is the year that we, the people, need to make major changes in our state government. Our economy is in the worst shape that we have seen in the last 50 years, through job loss, home devaluation and loss, spiraling gas prices and soaring inflation. The local, state and federal governments must work together to turn the economy around. I, when elected to the NC House, will work with local government and on the state level to correct those problems that can be resolved. I will also provide input to Washington to assist in advancing the economy. We will turn the economy around and build a better Forsyth County and a better North Carolina. That's how "I WILL SERVE YOU!"