Graduate of Clintwood High School - 1973.

Associate in Applied Science (A.S.) - Drafting and Design, Southwest Community Collage, Richlands, VA, 1976.

Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Industrial Education - East Tennessee State University, Johnson City, TN, 1978.

CONTINUING EDUCATION:

Elements of Coal Mining - University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY, 1985.

Computer Aided Drafting - Wise County Vocational Technical Center, Wise, VA, 1985.

EXPERIENCE:

March 2002 - Present

Maxim Engineering, Inc.

At Maxim his duties include design and preparation of surface and underground coal mine permit applications.

July 1981 - March 2002

Coastal Coal Company, LLC (formerly Virginia Iron, Coal & Coke Company).

At Coastal his duties include design and preparation of surface and underground coal mine permit applications.

June 1978 - July 1981 - Masonry Helper.

August 1978 - June 1979

Norton City Schools

Industrial Arts Teacher (Drafting, Woodwork, & Metal)

Summers 1973 - 1975

Virginia Department of Transportation.

Maintenance Helper and Truck Driver.