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- 1975-76: Received A.A. Degree from Martin Methodist College, and served as manager and trainer of the Men's Basketball Team.

- 1977-78: Received B.S. in Health and Physical Education from Athens State, (AL)

- 1979: Attended Harry Wendelstedt School for Umpires, and started his professional career as an Umpire for the Midwest League (A)

- 1980-81: Instructor, Harry Wendelstedt School for Umpires, Eastern League (AA)

- 1982-83: Puerto Rico Winter League

- 1982-85: Pacific Coast League (AAA)

- 1984 85: In-school Suspension Teacher, Bass Middle School (Fall/Winter)

- 1986: Teacher's Aide/ Special Education, Bass Middle School (Fall/Winter)

- 1986-93: American Association (AAA)

- 1993-00: American League Umpire; 1996 Major League All-Star Game, Philadelphia; 1998 American League Division Series (Boston-Cleveland and New York-Texas): 1999 American League Division Series (Texas-Texas and Boston-Cleveland); 2000 American League Division Series (Texas-Oakland and Seattle-Chicago)

- 2000: Major League Umpire #22
 
Awards and Recognition:

- 1982: Service Award from Harry Wendelstedt School for Umpires Chauncey DeVault Memorial Award

- 1993: Drum Major Award for Justice and Service Martin Luther King, Jr. Magnet High School.

- Certificate of Appreciation National Urban League

- Certificate of Appreciation for Service to Community, Mayor Phil Bredesen

- Certificate of Appreciation for Outstanding Service to Community, State Senator Thelma Harper

- 2001: Appointed Consultant for Social and Cultural Diversity for the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation