EDUCATION
M.P.A., Public Administration August 1978
Emphasis in Coastal Zone Management
The University of West Florida

B.A. Political Science June 1976
The University of West Florida

BUSINESS ACTIVITIES
1982 THRU PRESENT
President Fudpucker’s Inc.

1986 THRU PRESENT
President Fudpucker's of Fort Walton Beach, Inc.

1989 THRU PRESENT
President Fudpucker's of Destin, LLC

1993 THRU PRESENT
President Fudpucker Trading Company, Inc.

2000 THRU PRESENT
Managing Member Fudpucker’s Gator Beach, LLC
Managing Member D&D Designs LLC

2002 THRU PRESENT
Managing Member Adventure Equity LLC.
Majority shareholder in various Panamanian Corporations

2004 THRU PRESENT
President Crazy Mother Pucker’s LLC
Vice President Steinhatchee Cottages, Inc.

1984 THRU 1986
President Bayshore Gardens of Destin, Inc.
President Resort Realty Associates, Inc.

CIVIC ACTIVITIES
President FORG (Friends of Responsible Government) Political Action Committee
President Destin Fishing Rodeo, Inc.
Past City Councilman - Destin, Florida
Past President - Kiwanis Club of Destin
Past President - Emerald Coast Activities and Events Association
Past Board Member - Okaloosa County Tourist Development Council
Past Board Member - Destin Chamber of Commerce
Past Board Member - Destin Board of Adjustment
Past Board Member - Destin Planning Commission
Past Board Member - Holiday Isle Improvement Association, Inc.

HONORS
Presidential Fellowship University of West Florida 1976
Who's Who in American Colleges and Universities 1976
Small Business of the Year (Fudpucker’s Beachside Bar & Grill) 1991
Elected to Destin City Council 1992
Nominated to Tourist Development Council 1993
Businessman of the Year 1996