Personal History:

• 49 years of age
• Married 28 years to Shelia Jones of Ball Ground, Georgia.
• One son, Wes, age 23, a graduate from Savannah College of Art and Design

Religious Affiliation:

• Member of the First Baptist Church in Canton

Education :

• Master of Public Administration - Columbus State University
• Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration - Reinhardt College
• Associate of Science Degree in Criminal Justice - Reinhardt College
• F.B.I. National Academy - Quantico, Virginia 184th
• F.B.I. L.E.E.D.S - Quantico, Virginia
• Georgia P.O.S.T - Executive Certification
• Georgia Law Enforcement Command College - 5th Session
• National Sheriff's Institute - Long Mount, Colorado
• Regional Leadership Institute - Atlanta Regional Commission

Experience:

• 30 years of law enforcement experience

State Boards:

• Board of Corrections
• Peace Officer Annuity and Benefit Fund
• Chairman HIDTA - Executive Board

Professional Affiliations:

• F.B.I. National Academy Associates
• National Sheriff's Association Georgia Sheriff's Association
• County Officers Association of Georgia
• Leadership Cherokee, 1991

Civic Involvement:

Member of the Board of Directors (current or former):

• American Cancer Society
• Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce
• Cherokee County Council on Child Abuse
• Cherokee County Multi-Agency Narcotics Unit