Born in Springfield, Tennessee

Attended Krisle Elementary School and Springfield High School (Class of 2003)

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Tennessee Technological University.

Bachelor’s degree in Business and Marketing Education from Western Kentucky University.

Master’s degree in Library Media Education from Western Kentucky University.

Taught Business and Marketing and was advisor to Future Business Leaders of America for seven years at Breckinridge County Area Technology Center in Hardinsburg, Kentucky.