Candidate, Arkansas State Governor, 2014

Representative, United States House of Representatives, 2000-2012

State Senator, Arkansas State Senate, 1991-2000

Member, Nevada County Quorum Court, 1983-1985

Member/Co-Chair/Whip, Blue Dog Coalition

Co-Chair, Congressional Cement Caucus

Co-Chair, Congressional Mississippi River Delta Caucus

Co-Chair, Congressional Sportsmen's Caucus

Co-Chair, I-49 Congressional Caucus

Co-Chair, I-69 Congressional Caucus

Vice President, North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Parliamentary Assembly

Founding Member, Prescott-Nevada County Economic Development Board

Co-Chair, Second Amendment Task Force

Member, Prescott-Nevada County Industrial Development Foundation, 1991-2000

Board Member, Southwest Arkansas Planning and Development District, 1996-2000

Executive Director, Arkansas Youth Suicide Prevention Commission, 1985-1989

Former Radio Announcer

Former Employee, Bill Clinton for Governor of Arkansas

Area Manager, Fox Meyer Drug Company

Former Floor Mopper, Piggly Wiggly Grocery Store

Senior Vice President, Southwest Power Pool

Owner, Holly's Health Mart Pharmacy, 1993-2007

Retail Sales, McKesson Drug Wholesale Company, 1991-1999

Insurance Agent, First Arkansas Insurance, 1990-1991

Administrative Assistant, Office of the Lieutenant Governor of Arkansas, 1985-1989

Regional Coordinator, Presidential Campaign, Michael Dukakis, 1988

Former Member, Executive Committee, Arkansas Democratic Party

Life Member, National Rifle Association (NRA)

Member, Prescott First United Methodist Church

Former Member, State Committee, Democratic Party of Arkansas

Former President, Young Democrats of Arkansas

Member, Ducks Unlimited, 1981-2010

Member, Delta Waterfoul, 2002-2008

Member, Lions Club, 2000-2008

Astrological Sign:

Leo

Awards:

Citizen of the Year, Precott-Nevada County Chamber of Commerce

Father's Occupation:

United Methodist Minister/Retired, Public School Educator

Favorite Actor/Actress:

Harrison Ford, Jamie Lee Curtis

Favorite Athlete:

Anyone playing for Arkansas Razorbacks.

Favorite Author:

John Grisham

Favorite Book:

Bible

Favorite Color:

Razorback Red

Favorite Food:

Yarnell's Ice Cream, My Mom's Fried Chicken

Favorite Movie:

Lonesome Dove

Favorite Musician:

The Eagles

Favorite President and Why:

Franklin Roosevelt because he helped lift people up with the WPA program.

Favorite Quote:

"Ask not what your country can do for you--ask what you can do for your country." - President John F. Kennedy, January 20, 1961

Favorite Sport:

Football

Favorite TV Shows:

ER, West Wing, Andy Griffith Show

Favorite Type of Music:

Country

Favorite Vacation Spot:

Where ever my family is.

Favorite Websites:

The Weather Channel

First Car:

1957 Ford Pickup, purchased for $400 in 1977.

First Job:

Mopping Floors at Piggly Wiggly Grocery Store in Hope, AR

Hobbies or Special Talents:

Fishing and Hunting

Mother's Occupation:

Retired, Public School Educator

Person Most Want to Meet (Dead or Alive):

Billy Graham

Personal Hero and Why:

My Mom and Dad, for teaching me right from wrong by their examples, and always believing in me.

Pets (include names):

Dogs named Sunny (Golden Retriever) and Latte (stray mixed breed), cat named Coco.

Priority Issues:

Energy, Health Care, Education

Publications:

Time, Newsweek, Economist

Reason for Seeking Public Office:

To help people and hopefully play a role in leaving this country better than we found it for our children and grandchildren.

Spouse's Occupation:

Pharmacist