Henry County Commissioner

Representative, Tennessee State House of Representatives, District 75, 2010-2019

Candidate, Tennessee House of Representatives, District 75, 2008

Former Member, Business and Utilities Committee, Tennessee State House of Representatives

Former Member, Calendar and Rules Committee, Tennessee State House of Representatives

Former Member, Finance, Ways and Means Committee, Tennessee State House of Representatives

Former Member, Joint Fiscal Review Committee, Tennessee State House of Representatives

Former Member, Joint TACIR Committee, Tennessee State House of Representatives

Former Chair, Local Government Committee, Tennessee State House of Representatives

Former Member, Subcommittee on Local Government, Tennessee State House of Representatives

Owner, Abbotts Print Shop, 1986-present

General Manager, World's Biggest Fish Fry, 1999-2000

Treasurer, Henry County Quarterback Club, 2004-present

Member, Jaycees, 2004-present

Member/Former President, Paris Rotary Club, 1996-present

Vice Chair, Henry County Republican Party

Member, Paris Elks

Member, Tabernacle of Stewart County

Vice President, Henry County Helping Hand, 2003-2006

Former President, Paris/Henry Chamber of Commerce, 2002-2003

Awards:

Lifetime Jaycee Membership, 2004

Chamber of Commerce Person of the Year, 2005

Favorite Quote:

"Many of life's failures are people who did not realize how close they were to success when they gave up." - Thomas Edison

"God does not call the qualified, He qualifies the called."

Hobbies or Special Talents:

Spending time with family, Hunting & Volunteering

Reason for Seeking Public Office:

Why do you want to be State Representative?
Answer - In order to make a difference in the future of the 75th District I believe our State Representative must be a strong willed and trustworthy person of good moral character with a strong code of ethics and a true desire to help others. I also believe this person should be willing and able to stand up in the face of adversity and fight for the people of our district. I am such a person and I look forward to the challenge of making a positive difference for our community.