I was born in Gadsden, AL and raised in Tuscaloosa, AL. After graduating from high school, I received my B.S. degree from the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa.I then received my dental degree from the University of Alabama in Birmingham in 1977. In 1984, I joined with my dental school friend and colleague, Dr. David Yokley, to relocate to the Huntsville-Madison area. I was attracted here by the high-tech environment, coupled with a traditional Southern lifestyle.

Lifestyle is very important to me, and I want to be able to help our patients enjoy a greatly improved quality of life. Whether it is through the delivery of comfortable dentistry, the improvement of a smile, regaining the ability to chew and enjoy meals, or all of the above, I feel each plays a significant role in raising one's standard of living. It is important to me to develop a one-on-one relationship with each of my patients so that I can tailor my recommendations to each person's individual circumstances and desires.

I was born on Leap Year, 1948 in Nashville, Tennessee. At the age of two, my family moved to Florence, Alabama where I grew up. Upon graduation from Coffee High School, I enlisted in the Navy for four years. While in the Navy I had three tours in Vietnam. I left the Navy in 1970 and entered college at the University of North Alabama, where I graduated with a B.S. degree in 1974. I received my D.M.D. degree from the University of Alabama at Birmingham in 1978.

In 1984 I joined with Dr. Porch into a genuine and lasting partnership. I truly love my profession and the patients I serve. On a personal level, I am married with four children. For fun, I motorcycle and collect antique ink bottles.