I do the following:

I have been researching for thirty-five years, both on a professional and personal level. I have

served as the registrar for the Sons of the Revolution (three years), county historian for Sevier

County (three years) and registrar for the European Society Sons (current).

While I was a county historian, I founded the Sevier County Public Library's History and

Genealogy department. I have traveled many times for research to England, Ireland, Scotland,

Germany, Ecuador, Rome and the Vatican.

At this time, I have written 20 genealogy-related books. I have also written a history book entitled

"The Generals of the First Commander and Chief".

I currently have researched well know people helping them find there roots as Former President

George W. Bush, John Herzog (Director for Schindler's list) and Dawn Wells (Mary Ann from

Gilligans Island) The Research I completed for Ms. Wells will be used in an upcoming NBC Show

( Who Do You Think You Are) I have taught genealogy at Pellessippi State Community College,

Tellico Village Public Library and Kettering Community Center. I am certified by the Brigham

Young Genealogy Program of which each student will receive a certificate for attending the class.

I am an active member of the Rockwood Rotary Club where I currently serve as President.

In my business life I have owned and manages Restaurants such as Old College Inn, Belair Grille,

Chesapeake's, Calhouns, Bays Mountain Golf and County Club. I am certified to teach Serv-Safe