Born in Lake Charles, Louisiana, and resides there; married to the former Edith Pavy; one child, Andrew.

EDUCATION:

High School: LaGrange High (Lake Charles), Graduated 1980
College: Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration from McNeese State University in Lake Charles, 1984
Graduate School: Masters Degree in Public Administration (MPA) from Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge, 1994

ACTIVITIES & HONORS:

Graduate of Council for a Better Louisiana (CABL) Leadership Louisiana program (2013)
Graduate of the Harvard Kennedy School of Government’s program “Leadership for the 21st Century: Chaos, Conflict, and Courage,” 2008
Graduate of Louisiana State University’s Executive Training Program (3 years), 2006
Past President of the Organization of Parish Administrative Officials of the Louisiana Police Jury Association
Graduate of the Chamber Southwest Louisiana Leadership Program, 1998

EMPLOYMENT WITH CALCASIEU PARISH:

Began employment within the Parish in December, 1994
Served as Assistant Parish Administrator 2002 - 2010
Has served as Parish Administrator since April 1, 2010