Personal Information

• Residing at Sullivan's Island
• Graduated from Univ. of Virginia, B.A., 1979
• Univ. of S.C., J.D., 1983
• Married, 2 children
• Law Clerk, Judge Randall T. Bell, S.C. Court of Appeals, 1983-84
• Asst. U.S. Atty., 1990-97
• Chm., S.C. Bar Natural Resources Sec., 1991-92
• Mem., Bd. of Dirs., William M. Bird and Co., Inc.
• Recipient, S.C. Wildlife Fed. Legis. Conservation Award, 2004
• Maritime Assn. of the Port of Charleston Legislator of the Year, 2005
• Friend to the Taxpayers Award, 2005
• 2006 Golden Advocate Award, Solicitor's Victim Advocates Forum
• St. Philip's Episcopal Church
• Mil. serv.: USMC, 1984-87 (Capt.)
• Prev. serv. in House 2003-07.