Education: 

Bachelor's Degree; Business Administration/Entrepreneurship from Winthrop University

Teaching Background: I worked in the Automotive industry for most of my professional life. I have worked at several automotive repair shops as well as owned and operated an automotive machine shop for over 20 years. My automotive specialty is in engine machining and remanufacturing.  I also have spent a significant amount of my career focused on automotive suspension, steering, driveline, and electronics, as well as fabrication and restoration.  I taught multiple courses at Trident Technical College in the Automotive Technology department and have been teaching at the high school level since 2013.    

Hometown: Charleston, SC

Family: I have a wonderful wife and three amazing children (two daughters and one son). 

Outside Interests: Cars, dirt bikes, family, and travel.