/ Source: National Journal
- House Web site
- Born: July 12, 1958, High Point, N.C.
- Family: married (Mary)
- Education: North Carolina State University, B.A., 1980
- Professional Career: Sports reporter/anchor: WPTF-TV Raleigh, N.C., 1980-81; WYFS-TV Greenville, S.C., 1981-86; WLWT-TV Cincinnati, 1986-87; KTSP-TV Phoenix, 1987-94; Insurance agent and public relations consultant, 1994.
- Military Career: None
- Previous Elective Office: None