My passion for the outdoors was instilled before I was born with the selection of my first name, which means “son of a landowner.” In addition, both sides of my family are cited in History of Pulaski County, as being among the most prominent farmers since the county’s inception in 1808. Along with managing my family’s large row crop farm, which has been recognized as a state and national leader in conservation practices, hunting and fishing along the Ocmulgee River have always been part of my daily activities. Saltwater fishing, SCUBA diving, world travel, and flying airplanes are activities I have added through the years. I obtained college degrees from Middle Georgia State University School of Aviation and Georgia Southern University.