Born: Pulaski, Tennessee  1946

Degrees:

University of Illinois-Springfield M.A. Springfield, Illinois
University of Illinois-Springfield B.A Springfield, Illinois
Martin College A.A., Pulaski, Tennessee

Work Experiences:

Construction two weeks, baled hay summers, cut corn "outa beans" summers, bartender  one summer, cashiered grocery store summers, cut meat one day and  flipped burgers (age 12-20)  at Mom's fast food restaurant ( famous Reaban's chili and hamburgers) and proud of it.

Career jobs:

Police Officer - Pana, Illinois,

Deputy Sheriff - Sangamon County, Illinois

Instructor - Spoon River College, Canton, Illinois

Instructor/Professor -Lincoln Land Community College