How long have you been a FCCMA member? 3 years
Are you an ICMA member and if so, how long? 10 years
Please describe your areas of formal/advanced education. Masters in City Planning and BS in Urban Geography
What got you interested in public service? A scholarship to University of Mississippi
What is your current occupation? City Manager
Please give a brief job description. Work with Police, Fire, Public Works, Water and Sewer, and Marina Management.
Please describe your typical day. Mornings with staff issues, afternoon with Commission issues.
What is your favorite part of the job? Economic Development
What is your least favorite part of the job? Enforcement of codes.
What is your most memorable experience on the job? 100 or so bikers mad about a new sign regulation enforced on their club house.
What are hobbies/interests? Boating and Scuba Diving
If you could give one piece of advice to young people interested in a career in public service, what would it be? Stay in school at all cost, if you do not have any money join the military and they will send you to school.
Who were your mentors and how have you passed this information down to other young public administrators? My professors in school.
Have you always been in the public sector or have you had experience in the private sector? 8 years as a General Contractor
What career would you pick if you were to pick another? Draw Bridge Operator
