I hold an MBA from Clemson University. I am also a business owner. I have a BS degree with a concentration in Economics and Finance. I am certified by Microsoft in Word, PowerPoint and Excel. I also hold a stockbroker's license and an insurance license.

I have more than 20 years of experience in business and manufacturing in the areas of consulting, engineering, information technology and finance/accounting. For 8 years, I have taught at the college level.