Originally from Spartanburg. Graduated from Dorman High School in 1975 and Clemson in 1979. Worked for Norfolk Southern for 37 years in marketing. Lived in Albany, GA; Orange Park, FL; Cobb County, GA; and Chesapeake, VA (last 22 years). Married my soul mate Beth in 1987 who is from Albany. Have 2 sons with the youngest, Brad, graduating from Clemson in 2011. Moved to Anderson in June of 2016 to get back home and be a closer part of the Clemson family.