Family Background

• Born in Bell County, Texas, 1946
• Married to Central Texas native Marie McKamie, 1967
• One married son - Jimmie, Houston, Attorney
• One married daughter - Michelle, Bastrop, Music Teacher
• Four grandchildren

Education

• Valedictorian, Moody High School, 1965
• Bachelor’s Degree, Phi Kappa Phi Honors, Texas A&M, 1969
• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Texas A&M, 1970

Military Service

• Captain, U. S. Army, 1970-1972
• Army Commendation Medal

Business Background

• Small business owner - owned and operated veterinary clinics in Killeen,
  Harker Heights, and Copperas Cove from 1972 to 1998
• Ranching - registered and commercial cattle
• Real estate development

Publicly Elected Positions

• Treasurer, Central Texas College Board of Trustees
• Former Member, Killeen I.S.D. Board of Trustees
• Former President, Comanche Hills Utility District
• Former President, Bell County Water Control and Improvement District #3

Past Service Positions

• Director, Greater Killeen Chamber of Commerce
• Director, Texas Veterinary Medical Association
• Director, Mothers Against Drunk Driving
• Member, Quality of Life Committee, Killeen
• Chairman, Solid Waste Study Committee, Harker Heights
• Member, Killeen I.S.D. Vocational Center Study Committee
• President, Harker Heights Chamber of Commerce
• Chairman, Harker Heights Economic Development Corporation
• Chairman of Deacons, First Baptist Church, Killeen
• Member, Rotary International, Killeen/Heights (present)
• Bible Teacher, First Baptist Church, Killeen (present)

Personal Interests

• Fishing
• Elk Hunting
• Horseback Riding

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