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