Kanawha County lifelong resident; Liberty University BA (1989); WVU College of Law (1992); appointed to Intermediate Court of Appeals by Gov. Jim Justice (2021); former WV House Chief Counsel and Chief of Staff; Circuit Court Judge, Kanawha County (2018); Chief Counsel, WV AG's Office (2013–2014); managing member of civil litigation firm; WV House of Delegates (1995–96); football official since 1999; received 2021 Legislative Staff Achievement Award from NCSL.