As I get really close to the half century mark in life, I can absolutely say that I have been blessed in many ways. I have the best family that anyone could ask for. I have been successful in many businesses and most importantly I am confident that all of my family has the gift of salvation. I grew up in a enteprenuer family and most of my life I have owned my own businesses also. I am certified by the Irrigation Association in four areas. Certified Irrigation Contractor, Certified Irrigation Designer, Certified Golf Course Auditor and Certified Landscape Irrigation Auditor. I have taught Irrigation in a horticultural degree program in college for five years. I was honored in 1998 to have the sport field complex that I designed, built and maintained to be named the "Sports Field of the Year" by the Sport Turf Managers Association (STMA).