I was born in Spartanburg SC. I have been self employed in the textile, cutting & sewing industry for 36 years here in South Carolina. I recently started a robotics company to automate processes in textiles manufacturing and automating industrial cutting & sewing. I am currently on the campaign team of the South Carolina Lt Governor Pamela Evette for her campaign to be the next governor of South Carolina. I’m a recovering addict and recently lost my wife Monica from overdose. I have remained clean through this loss and work closely with our recovery community to help others stay clean, battle addiction and mental illness. My little dog Peanut has been with me by my side through the loss of Monica and live to stay clean day by day. I love the outdoors, camping, and travel to see the beauty of the world. I’ve traveled all over the USA, Mexico, and Central America.